Thames Meander Spring
From HermesRunning
- Date Sun 8th March 2026
- Time 08:30
- Location Barnes Sports Club, The Club House, 261 Lonsdale Rd, London SW13 9QL
- Price £37.36 - £58.59
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Thames Meander Spring event, hosted by HermesRunning on Sunday, March 8th, 2026. This scenic riverside race series takes place in the picturesque Small Profit Dock Gardens in Barnes, London, providing a stunning backdrop for participants. Runners can choose from three exciting race distances: a marathon, half marathon, and 10km, all set along the flat and fast Thames Path trail.
The race kicks off at the Small Profit Dock Gardens, where athletes will embark on an out-and-back journey towards the iconic Kew Gardens and the Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts. With well-marked routes and enthusiastic marshals, runners can feel confident as they tackle their chosen distance. Each checkpoint is stocked with high-energy foods and drinks, ensuring that everyone stays energized and hydrated throughout the event. With excellent medical support from KLP Medical Support Team at every checkpoint, participants can focus on enjoying the beautiful scenery and achieving their personal bests. Join us for this fantastic running experience along one of the UK's most beautiful riverside paths!
The race kicks off at the Small Profit Dock Gardens, where athletes will embark on an out-and-back journey towards the iconic Kew Gardens and the Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts. With well-marked routes and enthusiastic marshals, runners can feel confident as they tackle their chosen distance. Each checkpoint is stocked with high-energy foods and drinks, ensuring that everyone stays energized and hydrated throughout the event. With excellent medical support from KLP Medical Support Team at every checkpoint, participants can focus on enjoying the beautiful scenery and achieving their personal bests. Join us for this fantastic running experience along one of the UK's most beautiful riverside paths!
Thames Meander Spring
Sun 8th March 2026
Organiser's Description
A stunning riverside race series starting in the Small Profit Dock Gardens (Barnes) which is adjacent to the Barnes Sports Club Race HQ, The Club House, 261 Lonsdale Rd, London SW13 9QL. The run-route starts within the park area at the Small Profit Dock Gardens and heads out across Barnes Bridge towards Kew Gardens along the Thames Path trail all the way to the Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts on this very scenic out and back route. All three race distances the marathon, half marathon and 10km are very fast, flat on a runnable route proceeding all along the Thames Path, and the course will be well marked and marshalled all the way along. The Check Points will be stocked, and there is excellent medical support throughout from our KLP Medical Support Team. Our Check Points will be located at the CP1 Start / Finish - Small Profit Dock Gardens (Barnes), CP2 Kew Gardens Car Park (Ferry Lane) and CP3 Petersham & Ham Sea Cadets, Petersham.
Runners World is rated as one of the top 10 marathons in the U.K.
Thames Meander Route Descriptions
Thames Meander Routes: These three run-routes will all start at the Small Profit Dock Gardens (Barnes) adjacent to the Barnes Sports Club Race HQ and will run alongside the Thames Path on these stunning out / back routes.
10km Route: This will be a x1 lap out / back loop for the 10km distance, starting at Small Profit Dock Gardens (Barnes) and heading out along the Thames Path to Kew Gardens Car Park Check Point 2 the turnaround point on this out and back run-route.
Half Marathon Route: This will be a x1 13.1 mile out and back loop for the half marathon, starting at the Small Profit Dock Gardens (Barnes) heading out along the Thames Path to Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts CP3, the turnaround point on this out and back run-route.
Marathon Route: This will be x2 13.1 mile out and back loops for the marathon, starting at the Small Profit Dock Gardens (Barnes) heading out along the Thames Path to Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts CP3, the turnaround point on this out and back run-route.
This is a trail run so please understand that all three routes are as accurate as they can possibly be on this Thames Path trail, given that there are members of the public including some cyclists using this trail. The turnaround points at Kew Gardens CP2 (10km only) and at Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts CP3 for the half and marathon, will be very well marshalled.
All three Check Points will also be well stocked with a selection of high energy foods, gels, drinks and electrolyte powders so you can keep well hydrated and maintain your refuelling needs throughout the race.
Check Point Locations:
- CP1 Start / Finish Small Profits Dock Gardens, Lonsdale Rd, London SW13 9JS (KLP Medics).
- CP2 Kew Gardens Car Park, Ferry Lane, TW9 3AG (KLP Medics).
- CP3 Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts, Douglas House, Meadow Close, Richmond TW10 7AH (KLP Medics).
Runners World is rated as one of the top 10 marathons in the U.K.
Thames Meander Route Descriptions
Thames Meander Routes: These three run-routes will all start at the Small Profit Dock Gardens (Barnes) adjacent to the Barnes Sports Club Race HQ and will run alongside the Thames Path on these stunning out / back routes.
10km Route: This will be a x1 lap out / back loop for the 10km distance, starting at Small Profit Dock Gardens (Barnes) and heading out along the Thames Path to Kew Gardens Car Park Check Point 2 the turnaround point on this out and back run-route.
Half Marathon Route: This will be a x1 13.1 mile out and back loop for the half marathon, starting at the Small Profit Dock Gardens (Barnes) heading out along the Thames Path to Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts CP3, the turnaround point on this out and back run-route.
Marathon Route: This will be x2 13.1 mile out and back loops for the marathon, starting at the Small Profit Dock Gardens (Barnes) heading out along the Thames Path to Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts CP3, the turnaround point on this out and back run-route.
This is a trail run so please understand that all three routes are as accurate as they can possibly be on this Thames Path trail, given that there are members of the public including some cyclists using this trail. The turnaround points at Kew Gardens CP2 (10km only) and at Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts CP3 for the half and marathon, will be very well marshalled.
All three Check Points will also be well stocked with a selection of high energy foods, gels, drinks and electrolyte powders so you can keep well hydrated and maintain your refuelling needs throughout the race.
Check Point Locations:
- CP1 Start / Finish Small Profits Dock Gardens, Lonsdale Rd, London SW13 9JS (KLP Medics).
- CP2 Kew Gardens Car Park, Ferry Lane, TW9 3AG (KLP Medics).
- CP3 Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts, Douglas House, Meadow Close, Richmond TW10 7AH (KLP Medics).
Races
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Marathon
Sun 8th March 2026 (08:30)
£58.59
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Half Marathon
Sun 8th March 2026 (09:00)
£47.97
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10km
Sun 8th March 2026 (09:15)
£37.36
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7 reviews
Melanie
·2 years ago
Very scenic route along the Thames, well organised. There was a hall to get changed in, but maybe a few too many runners for the amount of rest room facilities available at peak times. Well signed route.
Well organised. Pretty straightforward route to follow along the river. The only thing I have struggled with was the amount of people during the morning and afternoon along the route, especially when coming back from Hammersmith and Chiswick Bridge. Really nice medal and good vibe in general.
Excellent organisation, refreshments and atmosphere. Thank you for an incredible experience! I only have one piece of constructive criticism. Running past the finish line to continue running for another 2 miles is psychologically quite challenging. Not sure if it would be possible to extend the first part of the race along the river so it's exactly a half way point? This way when you see the finish line, you're actually running towards it. Thanks again to all the team involved!
The on-the-day experience was great. The race took in some fantastic scenery along the Thames. Overall, the race was well organised with a nice medal at the end.
Quite a bottleneck for the first 1km, so perhaps a staggered start would be better in future.
The pre-race confirmation and instructions email could be improved upon - it was rather unclear.
JC
Jean Christophe
·4 years ago
Great fun with friends! Would have preferred a loop race, but scenery was beautiful on a sunny autumn morning!
Location
Courtyards, River Lane, Richmond, TW10 7, United Kingdom
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