Stunningly scenic riverside races along the Thames Path towpath on an out-and-back route.
All routes are very flat, fast, invitingly 'runnable' and well-marked meaning no navigation required.
The check points are well-stocked and there is excellent support throughout from marshals and medics, with a great atmosphere at the finish line.
There will be a 10 minute Health and Safety briefing that will take place before the start of the half marathon and marathon, so please get to the start in time to attend.
Mandatory items:
Road shoes are definitely recommended for this course as 80% of it is run along asphalt paths and the rest on very hard packed dirt trails, so you can easily run this in road shoes or hybrid trail shoes.
Petersham and Ham Sea Scouts
Meadow Close
Richmond
Greater London
TW10 7AH
UK
Runners are encouraged to bring a refillable hydration pack or waist pack.
This is my 3rd Thames Meander half marathon. I really like the river location and route - especially the new route which takes you directly back to the start/finish. Millie M
Beautiful views of the River Thames on an easy to navigate, 2 lap out and back, flat course. Small, friendly event with plenty of encouragement from the other runners at the turn around points. Well stocked, frequent aid stations. Range of participants from first timers to 100 marathon club runners and suitable for all. Fun, well organised event that I will be sure to run again. Jackie S
My first half marathon and it was overall a great experience. The course offers lovely views along the Thames, not crowded at all and a friendly atmosphere. Chris L
Loved the idyllic route by the river and the fact that it was not crowded at all!!! Also the path was for the most part paved, so no deep mud and puddle bits even though it had just rained quite a lot beforehand. Super happy overall! Very friendly atmosphere from participants, organisers and helpers! Nassia F
Enjoyable event with friendly staff at registration and at the feed stations. Good atmosphere amongst the runners and encouragement from small pockets of support out on the course. Gordon N
The Thames path from Ham up to Putney takes in a lovely route. Volunteers were ultra enthusiastic on this race and the aid stations were excellent. It was muddy and windy but I really enjoyed it! Harvey G
Thames Meander was my 2nd Full Marathon and I really enjoyed it, the course is generally a flat one. Christopher J
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09:00
Age 17 & over
£28-£30
09:00
Age 18 & over
£43-£45
08:30
Age 18 & over
£53-£55