Thames Path Challenge 2024

The famous & ever popular Thames Path Challenge provides a wonderful route along England’s greatest river. The route heads up stream to Henley along the famous Towpath. It’s through Richmond, Hampton Court, Runnymede, and Windsor, with some wonderful scenery to a riverside finish line.

The full Thames Path Challenge 100km route heads from Putney Bridge past Hampton Court to Runnymede of Magna Carta at 50km, then on past wonderful historic scenery all the way to Henley. With 75km three-quarter, 50km half challenge, 25km -quarter, and 10km challenge options - there's a challenge for everyone. Your challenge will be a test of spirit and determination. You'll be supported all the way by our team, and rewarded with an amazing sense of achievement.

Your entry includes a range of free food & drink at regular rest stops, and support from medics, marshals and massage teams. As you cross the finish line, you’ll get a glass of fizz, t-shirt, and a special medal to celebrate your achievement!

Need more information? Click here to find out more from Action Challenge. If not click on the 'Sign Up' button to register now!

Please note registration for this event is managed by Action Challenge. When clicking the ‘Sign Up Here' button, you will be transferred to their website.

SPRING DEAL AVAILABLE! Receive 50% off Full Sponsorship for Charity Reg Fees* with code CHARITY50% - valid until 30 April.

Event Key Details

Saturday 14 September 2024 (07:00) to Sunday 15 September 2024 (19:00)

London

Registration fees start from £7.50

You will register for this event with Action Challenge

What's included:

A Demelza t-shirt as a part of your registration

Dedicated fundraising support from the Demelza Events Team

An opportunity to visit the hospice for a tour

Access to the Action Challenge app

Access to Action Challenge training guides

Action Challenge rest stops, baggage transfers and medical support

Fully signed routes with GPS options available

Finishers medal, t-shirt and glass of bubbles

The following is included in this event:

- Rest stops and free food & drink

- ALL meals/ food included

- Medics, massage, and pace walkers

- Medal, T shirt, glass of bubbly

- 2 Day Full 'Daylight' option

- Camping options available

- Pre-event training support + app

All Demelza Ultra Participants will also receive:

- Dedicated support from the Events Team to help with all of your fundraising queries;

- A Demelza t-shirt to make you stand out from the crowd;

- An opportunity to visit either the Kent or South East London hospice to see where your fundraising goes.

If you require any further information about this event, then please contact the events team at eventbookings@demelza.org.uk or 0300 365 3653

You’ll get full support and hospitality all the way, letting you focus on your challenge!

All Demelza runners will receive the following:

- Fully supported Walk

- Fully signed route with arrows

- Tented village & warm up at start

- Free 'Ultra challenge buff'

- 9.30am to midday start times

- Mid-point rest stop

- Free snacks & drinks

- Medal, T-shirt, Glass of fizz

- Food / meal at finish

All Demelza Ultra Participants will also receive:

- Dedicated support from the Events Team to help with all of your fundraising queries

- A Demelza t-shirt to make you stand out from the crowd

Take a look at the other ‘Ultra Series Challenges’ currently available:

London to Brighton Challenge 15th May

Jurassic Coast Challenge 18th May

South Coast Challenge 7th September

Thames Bridges Trek 14th September

Have a look at the funding options available to you:

Charity Sponsorship – you pay a small registration fee; do lots of fundraising and we cover the cost of your event place!

Mixed Funding – pay half of the event place cost yourself; fundraise a bit less and we pay the balance of the event place cost.

Self-Fund – you pay the full cost of the event place; fundraise whatever you want, with no set target or deadline, and there’s no cost at all to the charity!

When fundraising, we would advise that you set up a JustGiving page. It is the most effective way for you to fundraise! If you have any questions about this, please get in touch.