Thames Meander Marathon & Half – March
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Event summary
Test your spring baseline times 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.
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Organised Race Events In Surrey & Kent. These include the Thames Meander (Kingston-upon-Thames) Surrey, Magna Carta (Runnymede) Surrey, North Downs Way (Reigate) Surrey and the Bewl Water (Lamberhurst) Kent. All of the races are geared up towards both the novice runner, as well as the more experienced veteran runners.
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How to enter
Tickets available until Sun Feb 07 2021
What's included:
- Bespoke Thames Meander bespoke medal.
- Winners’ trophies for the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Male / Female runners for each event.
- Race Director Chip Timing, free race certificate and net chip times sent directly to your mobile after the race.
- Sports Action Photography with an option to purchase the race photo’s.
- Well stocked Aid Stations supplying Tailwind, Chia Charge Bars, jelly babies, pretzels, bananas, coca cola, fruit cordial and water.
- Cue Medical professional medical support through the race for all runners.
Half Marathon
Run 13.1mi
Marathon
Run 26.2mi
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time limit for the Thames Meander half / full marathon ?
The time limit for the half marathon course is 6hrs and 6.5hrs for the marathon course.… read moreAre there onsite changing facilities, showers & toilets for the Thames Meander?
The race YMCA HQ has adequate changing facilities for both male / female runners. In addition there will be shower facilities for runners wanting to freshen up post-race. Additionally, there will be portaloos while you are out on the course.… read moreWhere are the aid stations based along the route?
Station 1 will be at the YMCA HQ start / finish. Station 2 - Petersham fields. Station 3 - Kew Gardens car park (half marathon turnaround) - Station 4 - Barnes Bridge (marathon runners only). Station 5 - Barn Elms Boat Club (marathon turnaround point). There will be additional marshals will be positioned at Canbury Gardens (far side) for the marathon turning point and just past the Boaters Arms Public House for the half marathon turning point.… read moreRunning Events in the United Kingdom
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Route description
Route description
Marathon Route
A flat scenic riverside trail marathon starting and finishing at the YMCA Hawker Centre HQ.The course meanders along the Thames Path out to the far side of Canbury Gardens and then returns past the HQ and along the Thames Path trail as far as the Barn Elms Rowing Club turnaround point, returning past the HQ again to the far side of Canbury Gardens which is the final turnaround point, returning to finish at the YMCA HQ.
Half Marathon Route
A flat scenic riverside trail half marathon starting and finishing at the YMCA Hawker Centre HQ.The course starts in the opposite direction to the marathon and meanders along the Thames Path out to the first turnaround point at the Kew Gardens car park, then returning past the race HQ and on towards Canbury Gardens just past the Boaters Inn Pub which is the final half marathon turnaround point, returning to finish at the YMCA HQ.T
General
The route for both races will be very well signposted with fixed Hermes Running signs marking the run-route (yellow/black chevron fixed directional signage and pink ribbons all along the route). There will be marshals at both the full and half marathon turnaround points and respective check points which will be well stocked!
The marathon runners will be given red race bib numbers and the half marathon runners will be allocated blue race bib numbers, this is to make it much easier for our marshals / runners to distinguish between the full and half, so if you see a runner flying past you just check out his or her race bib before you decide to speed up!
Time Limit
The time limit for the half marathon course is 6hrs and it’s 6.5hrs for the marathon course.
How difficult is the course?
The majority of the course 99% is flat / fast and is run along the Thames Path out / back. Both half marathon and marathon runners should exercise due care when running under Richmond Bridge then past the Richmond town centre as this area can get very congested so please take extra care when running past this area and be very courteous to the general public.The conditions are weather dependent and if it rains the Thames Path trail can get muddy on stretches due to the tidal flow, so we would recommend light trail or hybrid shoes although if it’s been sunny leading up to the event then road shoes will be fine too. At the turnaround points which both have Aid Stations at the Kew Gardens car park for the half marathon and at Barn Elms Boat Club for the full please move out of the way of your fellow runners if you stop to re-fuel to avoid congestion.
The race HQ is the YMCA Hawker Centre, Lower Ham Road, Kingston-Upon-Thames, KT2 5BH.
Registration at YMCA HQ from 7.30am sharp so get there with plenty of time to spare in order to get changed and get your baggage secured in the designated area. There will also be 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, in order to collect your bag. Event organiser does not accept liability for any loss of personal possessions but there will be someone in charge of the baggage. There are no parking spaces for runners at the YMCA HQ, so you will need to go straight to the Seven Kings Carpark, Sury Basin,Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5ND this is a multi story car-park and from here you can walk along the Thames Path from Kingston Bridge, through Canbury Gardens to the YMCA HQ and it’s literally a 1 mile walk.
The start time for the marathon is at 10.00am sharp and 10.30am sharp for the half marathon, at the YMCA Hawker Centre HQ (Kingston) and both events will finish back the HQ, with the intention of the staggered starts being to ease the congestion on the Thames Path trail.
Mandatory 10 minute pre-race briefing at the start, just to talk through the course conditions and health and safety.
12 Wittering Cl, Kingston upon Thames KT2 5GA, UK
Get directionsWill there be parking on/off site on race day?
Yes there is an allocated car park at the YMCA Hawker Centre, Lower Ham Road, Kingston, KT2 5BH here parking will be on a first come first served basis as there are only 120 spaces.There is also unrestricted car parking on the surrounding residential roads and a good parking area available close by in Burnell Avenue here TW10 7YE, and from there it’s literally a 0.25 mile walk along the Thames Path to the race HQ. You can also use the Seven Kings Car park here in Skerne Road near Kingston-Upon-Thames town centre. Registration starts from 7.30 am so if you are coming by car, we would urge you to get there early if you need a parking space.
What additional transport links will be available to get to the start of the race?
If you’re coming by Train the nearest stations are Kingston which is 1.6 miles away or about a 25-30 min walk. For train details here please refer to the Trainline link.
Half Marathon
Marathon
Route description
Route description
Marathon Route
A flat scenic riverside trail marathon starting and finishing at the YMCA Hawker Centre HQ.The course meanders along the Thames Path out to the far side of Canbury Gardens and then returns past the HQ and along the Thames Path trail as far as the Barn Elms Rowing Club turnaround point, returning past the HQ again to the far side of Canbury Gardens which is the final turnaround point, returning to finish at the YMCA HQ.
Half Marathon Route
A flat scenic riverside trail half marathon starting and finishing at the YMCA Hawker Centre HQ.The course starts in the opposite direction to the marathon and meanders along the Thames Path out to the first turnaround point at the Kew Gardens car park, then returning past the race HQ and on towards Canbury Gardens just past the Boaters Inn Pub which is the final half marathon turnaround point, returning to finish at the YMCA HQ.T
General
The route for both races will be very well signposted with fixed Hermes Running signs marking the run-route (yellow/black chevron fixed directional signage and pink ribbons all along the route). There will be marshals at both the full and half marathon turnaround points and respective check points which will be well stocked!
The marathon runners will be given red race bib numbers and the half marathon runners will be allocated blue race bib numbers, this is to make it much easier for our marshals / runners to distinguish between the full and half, so if you see a runner flying past you just check out his or her race bib before you decide to speed up!
Time Limit
The time limit for the half marathon course is 6hrs and it’s 6.5hrs for the marathon course.
How difficult is the course?
The majority of the course 99% is flat / fast and is run along the Thames Path out / back. Both half marathon and marathon runners should exercise due care when running under Richmond Bridge then past the Richmond town centre as this area can get very congested so please take extra care when running past this area and be very courteous to the general public.The conditions are weather dependent and if it rains the Thames Path trail can get muddy on stretches due to the tidal flow, so we would recommend light trail or hybrid shoes although if it’s been sunny leading up to the event then road shoes will be fine too. At the turnaround points which both have Aid Stations at the Kew Gardens car park for the half marathon and at Barn Elms Boat Club for the full please move out of the way of your fellow runners if you stop to re-fuel to avoid congestion.
The race HQ is the YMCA Hawker Centre, Lower Ham Road, Kingston-Upon-Thames, KT2 5BH.
Registration at YMCA HQ from 7.30am sharp so get there with plenty of time to spare in order to get changed and get your baggage secured in the designated area. There will also be 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, in order to collect your bag. Event organiser does not accept liability for any loss of personal possessions but there will be someone in charge of the baggage. There are no parking spaces for runners at the YMCA HQ, so you will need to go straight to the Seven Kings Carpark, Sury Basin,Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5ND this is a multi story car-park and from here you can walk along the Thames Path from Kingston Bridge, through Canbury Gardens to the YMCA HQ and it’s literally a 1 mile walk.
The start time for the marathon is at 10.00am sharp and 10.30am sharp for the half marathon, at the YMCA Hawker Centre HQ (Kingston) and both events will finish back the HQ, with the intention of the staggered starts being to ease the congestion on the Thames Path trail.
Mandatory 10 minute pre-race briefing at the start, just to talk through the course conditions and health and safety.
12 Wittering Cl, Kingston upon Thames KT2 5GA, UK
Get directionsWill there be parking on/off site on race day?
Yes there is an allocated car park at the YMCA Hawker Centre, Lower Ham Road, Kingston, KT2 5BH here parking will be on a first come first served basis as there are only 120 spaces.There is also unrestricted car parking on the surrounding residential roads and a good parking area available close by in Burnell Avenue here TW10 7YE, and from there it’s literally a 0.25 mile walk along the Thames Path to the race HQ. You can also use the Seven Kings Car park here in Skerne Road near Kingston-Upon-Thames town centre. Registration starts from 7.30 am so if you are coming by car, we would urge you to get there early if you need a parking space.
What additional transport links will be available to get to the start of the race?
If you’re coming by Train the nearest stations are Kingston which is 1.6 miles away or about a 25-30 min walk. For train details here please refer to the Trainline link.