Thames Meander Spring
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Event overview
Thames Meander Spring is a riverside running event based at Small Profit Dock Gardens, adjacent to Barnes Sports Club Race HQ, The Club House, 261 Lonsdale Rd, London SW13 9QL. The routes follow the Thames Path on out-and-back courses. The organisers describe the courses as flat and runnable. The event is a trail run and the path is also used by members of the public and cyclists. The course will be marked and marshalled. Check points will be stocked with high energy foods, gels, drinks and electrolyte powders. Professional medical support is provided by KLP Medics. The next scheduled race date is 8 March 2026.
Routes and checkpoints
- 10km - one out-and-back lap to Kew Gardens Car Park CP2.
- Half marathon (13.1 miles) - one out-and-back to Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts CP3.
- Marathon - two 13.1 mile out-and-back loops to Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts CP3.
Check point locations: CP1 Start / Finish at Small Profit Dock Gardens, Lonsdale Rd, London SW13 9JS; CP2 Kew Gardens Car Park, Ferry Lane, TW9 3AG; CP3 Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts, Douglas House, Meadow Close, Richmond TW10 7AH.
Runners World has rated the Thames Meander among the top 10 trail marathons in the U.K., as noted by the organisers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
