Thames Meander Summer
Sat 9 Aug 2025 Richmond, UK

Thames Meander Summer

Previously rated one of the top 10 UK marathons by Runners World! Stunningly scenic riverside routes along the Thames towpath. Flat, fast and very runnable with great support, medal and photo.

3 races

  • Sat 9 Aug 2025
  • #1 of 3
Petersham and Ham Sea Scouts, Richmond

10K

09:15

Age 17 & over

£33-£35

  • 10 km trail running
  • Sat 9 Aug 2025
  • #2 of 3
Petersham and Ham Sea Scouts, Richmond

Half Marathon

09:00

Age 17 & over

£43-£45

  • 13.1 miles trail running
  • Sat 9 Aug 2025
  • #3 of 3
Petersham and Ham Sea Scouts, Richmond

Marathon

08:30

Age 18 & over

£53-£55

  • 26.2 miles 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
  • Summer endurance challenge
  • All levels of runner - generous cut-offs
  • Support team and marshals
  • Medal and professional photography
  • Top reviews - great experience

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

  • Bring your own cup

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

An absolute stunning location with great facilities to prepare for a marathon. A very well organised event and a very friendly Race Crew. Thank you for a lovely few hours on the Thames. I shall return. Heather

Beautiful views of the River Thames on an easy to navigate, two 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 events that I will be sure to run again. Jackie

Races at event

  • Sat 9 Aug 2025
  • #1 of 3
Petersham and Ham Sea Scouts, Richmond

10K

09:15

Age 17 & over

£33-£35

  • 10 km trail running
  • Sat 9 Aug 2025
  • #2 of 3
Petersham and Ham Sea Scouts, Richmond

Half Marathon

09:00

Age 17 & over

£43-£45

  • 13.1 miles trail running
  • Sat 9 Aug 2025
  • #3 of 3
Petersham and Ham Sea Scouts, Richmond

Marathon

08:30

Age 18 & over

£53-£55

  • 26.2 miles trail running