Take on a challenge this year on England’s greatest river in support of the Woking and Sam Beare Hospices – Follow the famous Towpath, and fundraise in support of the hospice, as you make memories and share an unforgettable experience in this years Thames Path Ultra Challenge! You have the opportunity to embark on either of the Full Continuous 100km or 1st Quarter route. The full 100km route begins at Putney Bridge, heading upstream to Richmond and through Hampton before reaching the 50k halfway rest stop in the historical Runnymede. Then on through Windsor & Eton, followed by a rest at the 3/4 point in Cookham – and ultimately onto the final stretch into Oxfordshire with some wonderful scenery, before the riverside finish line in Henley where a big celebration awaits. You’ll get full support & hospitality, as well as other optional extras to make your experience one you won’t forget!
See below for more details – and please sign up to the event via the links on this page.
Endurance events for a wide range of fitness & ages – and UK’s #1 series of treks & trial runs. Choose your Challenge – do it at your pace, and there’re 14 events in the Series. Our support enables you to go further, whilst enjoying the great outdoors & camaraderie. There’re marquee rest stops, lots of food & drink, medical & massage teams, with a fully signed route to guide you. A big finish-line celebration awaits with an amazing sense of achievement, and once the aches subside you’ll feel energised, and up for more of life’s real challenges!
Good preparation & smart planning are key, and from the moment you sign up you’ll have access to our Challenge App – with training guides, optional training walks, maps, online forums, and the latest news & updates.
Rest Stops every ~12.5 km with ‘major’ ones every ~25 km, and are much more than the shaky gazebo with water that you see on some events. We’ve marquee cover, large medical & welfare tents, catering services, seating areas for recovery, changing rooms, and a friendly welcome!
There’re pink arrows to guide you, distance markers, glow-sticks at night, hazard signs, and a route map in the App. Our ‘Trek Masters’ organise group departures at night so nobody has to walk solo. Our chip timing system enables our Control Room, and your friends / family, to track your progress through the Rest Stops. There’s also the option to hire a ‘GEO TRACKER’ – so they can follow you in real time every step of the way – day & night!
Keeping you well fed & hydrated is key. We pride ourselves on the quantity & quality of our catering, and whichever distance you are on – meals, snacks & drinks are included – so no need to carry much!
We generally have a ~50 km campsite for rest & sleep if you’re on the 2 day ‘Daylight’ 100 km option, or if you finish / start a 50 km ‘half’ Challenge. Book an inclusive package or ‘pitch your own’ – there’re showers and chill out areas.
We’ve experienced Doctors, Paramedics, First Aiders, Podiatrists, and Massage Teams at Rest Stops. There’re ‘Self Help’ areas with blister plasters, talc, Vaseline, and tape if you want to patch your own feet. Our mobile Emergency Medical Teams are only a phone call away, via our 24 hour Control Room
We don’t want you to forget that finish-line moment – our Cheer Squad will ensure you won’t! You’ll get a medal, finisher’s T-shirt, and a glass of fizz, before heading to a finishers meal and a well earned rest. Download your official Challenge certificate when you’re ready.
There’re shuttles to local train stations for onward travel, and most finish lines have parking so supporters can meet you. We’ve bus ‘transfers’ to / back to key venues (eg the start) – and check out the ‘Bookable Extras’ for details of all transport options.
100 km, at your pace, through the day & night if you’re walking.
Fulham > Henley-on-Thames
Rest Stops every 10-15km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
A scenic & tough ‘half’ Challenge – the best of the Thames Path.
Fulham > Runnymede
Rest Stops every 10-15km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
Fulham > Hurst Park
Rest Stops every 10-15km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
Hurst Park > Runnymede
Rest Stops every 10-15km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
Your teams start time will be around 8.30am on Saturday 14th September at Putney Bridge (exact time tbc) with the aim for you all to start at the same time regardless of your chosen distance .
You will need to be there approx. 1 hour before the official start to register – then have a pre challenge cup of tea / coffee and soak up the atmosphere!
BOOKABLE EXTRAS
There’s a full range of optional parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle bus transfer services, to make it easy to join & exit – and to provide flexible options for your own planning. These include:
Due to the central London start line location we recommend you use public transport to get the start line
See BOOKABLE EXTRAS further down the page – these need booking in advance.
BAGGAGE SERVICE – Transfer of an overnight bag from start to finish is available and payable on the day
Join us – as whether you’re an occasional walker, an experienced trekker, a weekend jogger, or a budding marathon enthusiast – there’s challenge here for you! Walk, Jog, or Run at your pace as part of your team, in support of Woking and Sam Beare Hospices. The Thames Path Ultra Challenge is fun, safe, and rewarding – with full support along the way, enabling you to push yourself further in famous and historic scenery along the tow path – it’s certainly an event not to be missed!
Check out your route options on the interactive map below!
You’ll need to fill in the online from – there is small registration fee for you to pay for each distance.
100km – £20 registration fee – £575 minimum fundraising target.
25km – £50 registration fee – £150 minimum fundraising target.
The event fees will be covered by your chosen Charity! – Bookable Extras need booking separately – and paying for online by card.
Find the online form in the link below – Once registered you will receive a Confirmation Email – this will give details of how to access the Event App (with lots of info & updates)
Book these to ensure you can join and exit the event ‘sensibly’. Please ensure that this is done at least 4 weeks prior to the event – Use the link bellow to receive a 10% discount.
Use the link below to access the ‘WSBH Palliative Pacer’ fundraising page. Remember as part of your challenge you will have a minimum personal fundraising target (mentioned above)
You MUST have raised 50% of your target at least 3 weeks before (23rd August) the challenge date (14th September)
If you fail to do so Woking and Sam Beare Hospices have the right to deny funding your place – if you still wish to take part you must self-fund your place instead.
Visit the ULTRA CHALLENGE website. YOU MUST return to this page to sign up.
Over 200,000 adventurers have taken on an Ultra Challenge® so far, and the 16 unique events make up the UK’s biggest & best series of treks & trail runs – which have also raised £50+ million for charities. Whichever challenge you choose, you’ll get full support all the way so you can set a new goal, enjoy the British countryside, and Push Yourself Further! Whoever you are – If you’re up for a challenge, it has to be an Ultra Challenge!
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