Thames Meander

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.