River Thames Run

Event overview

RIVER THAMES RUN takes place at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club, Riverside, Egham TW20 0AA. The event is a time-limited challenge held over six hours. Participants may complete distances from a 5k up to ultramarathon distance within the six-hour limit; a last lap may be started up to 5:59:59. The event is licensed by the TRA and run under UKA Athletics rules. The next scheduled race date is 31/12/2025.

Course and distances

The route is an out-and-back 3.28 miles course along the River Thames. A 5k option uses an earlier turn point. A 10k is two laps of the 5k route. Distances and age maximums:

• 5 km option available via earlier turn point
• 10 km equals two 5 km laps
• Six-hour challenge allows longer distances up to ultra distance
• Age 12-13 years: 5,000 m maximum
• Age 14-15 years: 6,000 m maximum
• Age 16 years: 10,000 m maximum
• Age 17 years: 25,000 m maximum
• Age 18-19 years: 45,000 m maximum
• Age 20 and over: no maximum distance

Facilities and event operations

Toilets and changing facilities are available at the rowing club. There is no official bag drop; bags can be left next to the start-finish line at participants’ own risk. On-site parking is available at Runnymede Pleasure Grounds; parking requires payment. An aid table will be provided at the end of each lap offering water, squash, fizzy drinks, and a variety of food. The course uses a public footpath and participants should be considerate to other path users. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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