10K
Sun 9 Mar 2025 Richmond, UK

Thames Meander Spring | 10K

Stunningly scenic riverside route along the Thames towpath. Flat, fast and very runnable with great runner support. The marathon on the same day was previously rated one of the top 10 UK marathons.

  • Sun 9 Mar 2025
Petersham and Ham Sea Scouts, Richmond

10K

09:00

Age 17 & over

£28-£30

  • 10 km trail running

Event overview

Stunningly scenic riverside races along the Thames Path towpath on an out-and-back route.

runners

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.

Highlights

  • Top 10 UK marathons - Runners World
  • Thames towpath riverside routes
  • Spring endurance challenge
  • All levels of runner - generous cut-offs
  • Support team and marshals
  • Medal and professional photography
  • Top reviews - great experience

This event is part of Thames Meander Spring.

Event video

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Newcomers

Race briefing

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.

Kit list

Mandatory items:

  • Hydration pack or waist pack - minimum 500ml
  • Cap
  • Sunglasses
  • Screen block
     
runner

Road shoes

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.

  • Toilets
  • Urban

Event HQ

Petersham and Ham Sea Scouts
Meadow Close
Richmond
Greater London
TW10 7AH
UK

Map

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  • Check points
  • Distance markers
  • First aid
  • Flat
  • Food stations
  • Marshals
  • Out and back
  • Single start
  • Water stations
  • Way markers

Overview

The revised run-route heads out towards Canbury Gardens on an out and back loop. It will be one 6.2 mile out / back loop for the 10km race. The turnaround points will be at the entrance to Canbury Gardens, Kingston-upon-Thames for the 10km race. The route is very fast, flat and runnable and the course is very well marked and marshalled all the way along. The checkpoints will be well stocked and there will be excellent medical support throughout the race from KLP Medics who are stationed at the Start / Finish (Check Point 1) and at Canbury Gardens (Check Point 2).

Headphones

Runners should use the UKA Approved 'Aftershokz' over-ear bone conducting earphones so you can hear what is going on around you at all times, and to be courteous to fellow runners and all other pedestrians/cyclists using the Thames Towpath. If you run using any form of over or in earphones as per the terms and conditions, you do so at entirely your own liability risk. Please be very mindful of the public using the trails too - if you are caught being rude to anyone you will be disqualified from future events.

Runners are encouraged to bring a refillable hydration pack or waist pack.

  • Chip timing
  • Medal

Included

  • Bespoke Thames Meander race medal
  • OneTime chip timing with results published directly after each event staging
  • KLP Medical Supplies (First Aid Support) throughout the race
  • Well stocked check points supplying High 5 gels / bars, Blue Fuel electrolytes, fruit cordial and water
  • Well-marshaled run-route
runners

Optional extra

  • Photography by Gareth Parker Photography - Β£10 per photograph
  • Professional Sports Massage Therapy by LA Sports Massage - Β£12 for 10 mins

Prizes

Winners’ Awards for the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Male / Female runners for each event.

  • Age 17 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online

Entry fees

Entry fee (Unaffiliated)

£30.00

Entry fee (Affiliated)

£28.00

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

Reviews thanks to RaceCheck

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