Thames Meander Summer

From HermesRunning

5.0 · 1 review

Sunday 8th August 2027

08:30

London

£39.48–£60.71 · 3 races

10km, Half Marathon, Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable running experience at the Thames Meander Summer event, hosted by HermesRunning on Sunday, August 8th, 2027! This vibrant riverside race series takes place in the picturesque surroundings of London, Greater London, starting at the scenic Small Profit Dock Gardens in Barnes. Runners can choose from three exhilarating distances: the marathon, half marathon, and 10km, all set along the beautiful Thames Path.

Participants will enjoy a fast and flat course that winds along the river, passing iconic sights and lush landscapes, making it perfect for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. The 10km route features a single out-and-back loop, while the half marathon covers 13.1 miles, and the marathon consists of two loops, all well-marked and supported by enthusiastic marshals and stocked checkpoints. With professional medical support from KLP Medical Supplies, you can focus on enjoying the race. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit at one of the top-rated trail marathons in the UK!

Races

Marathon

08:30

£60.71

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Half Marathon

09:00

£50.09

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10k

09:15

£39.48

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A £2.00 service charge is added per booking

Organiser's description

Thames Meander Route Descriptions.

The Thames Meander event is 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 are well stocked, and there will be professional medical support from our KLP Medical Supplies team.

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 to the Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts turnaround point (Petersham) along 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.
- Runners World rated as one of the top 10 trail marathons in the U.K.

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).

Reviews

5.0

1 review

Rob MacDougall

Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago

Loved it, great route along the Thames. Small event, no marshalls on the route, water stations at around 5k, half way point and then the first one again on the way back around 16k. Would definitely do it again.