Thames Meander Marathon & Half – Summer
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Run along the river this summer with the Thames Meander half or full marathon. Perfect for first-time marathoners or veterans alike, the out and back course takes you right along the scenic Thames Path. Sign up now for the chance to record a PB or for the bespoke finisher's medal.
Marathon and Half Marathon
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Sat, 12 Aug 2023 - Sat, 12 Aug 2023
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Richmond, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Petersham and Ham Sea Scouts, Douglas House, Meadow Cl, Richmond TW10 7AH, UK
Start times
Sat, 12 Aug 2023
Marathon:
8:30am | Half Marathon:
9:00am Races summary
Here's what races are available for Thames Meander Marathon & Half – Summer
Marathon
26.2mi
£50
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£42
Route information
Both the Half Marathon and Marathon routes will start and finish at the Petersham & Ham Sea Cadets. True to it's name, the routes follow the Thames Path towards Richmond town centre, past Kew Gardens and all the way along to Barnes. At this point, runners will turn around and head back. Marathon runners will complete 2 laps of this course.
Course Markings/Signage:
Both routes will be very well marked, with both Hermes Running yellow/black chevron fixed directional signage and 'Caution Runner' yellow/black signage on the Lower Ham Road section of the course. The whole course will be well-marshalled and checkpoints will be well-stocked.
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What's included
- Thames Meander Finisher's Medal
- Winners’ trophies for the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Male / Female runners for each event.
- Sports Action Photography, option to purchase some lovely photo’s
- 5 Well stocked Aid Stations with Tailwind, Chia Charge bars, jelly babies, crisps, bananas, pretzels, coca-cola, fruit cordial and water
- Free on-site parking at the race HQ on a first come first served basis
- Cue Medical professional medical support through the race for all runners
How to get there
Petersham and Ham Sea Scouts, Douglas House, Meadow Cl, Richmond TW10 7AH, UK
Get full directionsParking
There will not be parking available at the event.
By Train
If you’re coming by Train the nearest stations are Twickenham Station which is 1.5 miles away or about a 30 min walk.
Event day logistics
06:45 Registration opens
08:30 Marathon starts
09:00 Half Marathon starts
Please arrive at least 45 minutes before race time to ensure plenty of time to find parking, register, store your bags, and warmup.
Race Packs
All race packs will be collected on the day from registration. Nothing will be sent out in advance.
Please get to the Burnell Avenue Open Space Area HQ area as early as is possible to register, but do not park there.
Age Requirements
All runners must be at least 18 years old to take part.
Cut-off Time
There will be cut-off times in place of 6.5 hours for the Marathon and 6 hours for the half.
Baggage
You will be provided tear off Tyvek baggage tags that correspond numerically with your colour-coded race numbers on the day, so please ensure that these are tagged onto your bag when you hand your bag to the baggage marshal.
When you collect your race bags you will need to show your race bib number for security purposes to collect your bag.
Facilities
The YMCA has adequate changing facilities for runners, but no shower facilities. There will be a number of toilets inside the YMCA, as well as portable toilets positioned outside by the start line.
Prizes
Winners’ awards will be awarded and will be handed out to the M/F 1st, 2nd & 3rd runners once the directly after the race, there will not be Vet Category awards for these race distances.
Aid Stations
There will be checkpoints along the course with a selection of food / drinks including GU Energy gels, Chia Charge bars, and water and will be situated at the following points:
- Check Point 1 – YMCA HQ Start / Finish (KLP Medical Support)
- Check Point 2 – Kew Gardens Car Park (half marathon turnaround) (KLP Medical Support)
- Check Point 3 – Barn Elms Boat Club (marathon turnaround only) (KLP Medical Support)
Event Photography
Raceday photos will be available to purchase 24hrs after the event. Entrants will be emailed after the event when the photos become available and they will be geo-tagged on facebook.
Sports Massage/Coaching
Sports massage will be available for purchase from BeckyFit Sports Massage at £10 for 10 minutes. This will be located right next to the start/finish line and will be available from 7am.
FAQs
What is the cut-off time for the Thames Meander Marathon & Half?
The time limit for the half marathon course is 6hrs and 6.5hrs for the marathon course.
Can I listen to music during the Thames Meander?
For safety reasons, wearing headphones will be banned as there are some busy road crossing sections on all of their courses.
When will I receive my race pack for the Thames Meander & Half?
All race packs will be collected on the day. Participants won't be sent anything ahead of time.
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