Thames Meander
From HermesRunning
- Date Sat 21st October 2023
- Time 08:30
- Location Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts HQ, Petersham Road, Richmond, TW10 7AH
- Price £32.04 - £53.28
- Races 3 races
- Distances Half Marathon, Marathon
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Thames Meander, organized by Hermes Running, on Saturday, 21st October 2023, in the picturesque Richmond, Greater London. This spectacular riverside race promises a memorable experience for runners of all levels, featuring both a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a full marathon (26.2 miles). With a stunning out-and-back route along the scenic Thames Path, participants will enjoy the beauty of nature while racing towards the iconic Barnes Sports Club turnaround point.
The course is fast, flat, and incredibly runnable, making it perfect for achieving personal bests. Runners can look forward to well-stocked checkpoints offering high-energy foods and drinks, as well as the assurance of excellent medical support from KLP Medics stationed throughout the event. With bespoke medals and awards for the top finishers, plus the added bonus of professional photography and massage services, the Thames Meander is not just a race; it's a celebration of running! Don't miss out on this top-rated marathon experience in one of the UK’s most stunning locations.
The course is fast, flat, and incredibly runnable, making it perfect for achieving personal bests. Runners can look forward to well-stocked checkpoints offering high-energy foods and drinks, as well as the assurance of excellent medical support from KLP Medics stationed throughout the event. With bespoke medals and awards for the top finishers, plus the added bonus of professional photography and massage services, the Thames Meander is not just a race; it's a celebration of running! Don't miss out on this top-rated marathon experience in one of the UK’s most stunning locations.
Thames Meander
Sat 21st October 2023
Organiser's Description
A stunningly scenic riverside race starting from the Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts HQ, Douglas House Meadow, Richmond, TW10 7AH and heading out to Barns on the Thames Path towpath (opposite Barnes Sports Club) then returning on this out / back route to finish back at the Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts. The course is a 1 lapper for the half marathon and 2 laps for the marathon runners. It's a fast, flat and runnable route proceeding all along the Thames Path and the course is very well marked and marshalled all the way along the course, with very well stocked check points and excellent medical support throughout from our KLP Medics that are stationed at the Start / Finish (Check Point 1) and at Kew Gardens Car Park (Ferry Lane) Check Point 2 and opposite Barns Sports Club Check Point 3 (Thames Path) turnaround point for the half & marathon routes.
Runners World rated as one of the top 10 marathons in the U.K.
COURSE DESCRIPTION / ROUTE
Thames Meander Route/ Laps: The run route will still start at the new Petersham & Ham Sea Cadets HQ venue and will run alongside the Thames Path towards Barnes (opposite Barnes Sports Club) this will be the turnaround point for both the half and marathon route. Laps wise it will entail x1 13.1 mile out and back loop for the half marathon and x2 13.1 mile loops for the marathon along this very scenic stretch of the Thames Path trail. This is a trail run not a road race so please understand that both 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 point at Barnes (opposite the Barnes Sports Club) will be very well marshalled. The 3 checkpoints will also be very well stocked with a selection of high energy foods, gels, drinks and electrolyte powders so you can keep well hydrated, retain your electrolyte balance so you can maintain your refuelling needs throughout the race.
CHECK POINT LOCATIONS:
CP1 Start /Finish Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts HQ, Petersham Road, Richmond, TW10 7AH (KLP Medics)
CP2 Kew Gardens Car Park, Ferry Lane, TW9 3AG CP3 Thames Path (opp) Barnes Sports Club, Lonsdale Rd, SW13 9Q
AWARDS / RACE SUPPORT:
- Bespoke Hermes Running bespoke race medal.
- Winners’ coaster awards for the top 3 Male / Female runners for both races.
- Photography by “Gareth Parker Photography” at £7.50 per photograph.
- KLP Medical Supplies (First Aid Support) at the Start / Finish.
- Professional Sports Massage Therapy by Louise Acher, from LA Sports Massage £12 for 10 mins.
- Well stocked Check Points at the Start / Finish and at Kew Gardens Car Park.
- Well marshalled run-route.
Runners World rated as one of the top 10 marathons in the U.K.
COURSE DESCRIPTION / ROUTE
Thames Meander Route/ Laps: The run route will still start at the new Petersham & Ham Sea Cadets HQ venue and will run alongside the Thames Path towards Barnes (opposite Barnes Sports Club) this will be the turnaround point for both the half and marathon route. Laps wise it will entail x1 13.1 mile out and back loop for the half marathon and x2 13.1 mile loops for the marathon along this very scenic stretch of the Thames Path trail. This is a trail run not a road race so please understand that both 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 point at Barnes (opposite the Barnes Sports Club) will be very well marshalled. The 3 checkpoints will also be very well stocked with a selection of high energy foods, gels, drinks and electrolyte powders so you can keep well hydrated, retain your electrolyte balance so you can maintain your refuelling needs throughout the race.
CHECK POINT LOCATIONS:
CP1 Start /Finish Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts HQ, Petersham Road, Richmond, TW10 7AH (KLP Medics)
CP2 Kew Gardens Car Park, Ferry Lane, TW9 3AG CP3 Thames Path (opp) Barnes Sports Club, Lonsdale Rd, SW13 9Q
AWARDS / RACE SUPPORT:
- Bespoke Hermes Running bespoke race medal.
- Winners’ coaster awards for the top 3 Male / Female runners for both races.
- Photography by “Gareth Parker Photography” at £7.50 per photograph.
- KLP Medical Supplies (First Aid Support) at the Start / Finish.
- Professional Sports Massage Therapy by Louise Acher, from LA Sports Massage £12 for 10 mins.
- Well stocked Check Points at the Start / Finish and at Kew Gardens Car Park.
- Well marshalled run-route.
Races
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Marathon
Sat 21st October 2023 (08:30)
£53.28
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00
Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00
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Half Marathon
Sat 21st October 2023 (09:00)
£44.79
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00
Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00
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10km
Sat 21st October 2023 (09:15)
£32.04
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00
Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00
CLOSED
Reviews
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7 reviews
Melanie
·a year 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
·3 years ago
Great fun with friends! Would have preferred a loop race, but scenery was beautiful on a sunny autumn morning!
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