Thames Meander Spring
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Thames Meander Spring
Thames Meander Spring is a riverside race series that starts at Small Profit Dock Gardens, adjacent to Barnes Sports Club, Lonsdale Road, London SW13 9QL. Each route follows the Thames Path on out-and-back trails alongside the river.
The event offers three distances:
- 10 km: one out-and-back lap to Kew Gardens Car Park (CP2).
- Half marathon (13.1 mi): one out-and-back to Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts (CP3).
- Marathon: two 13.1 mi out-and-back loops to Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts.
The course is described as flat and runnable along the Thames Path. The route will be marked and marshalled, with marshals at the turnaround points. The organisers note that the trail is shared with members of the public and cyclists. Check Points are located at Small Profit Dock Gardens (CP1), Kew Gardens Car Park (CP2), and Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts (CP3). All three Check Points will be stocked with high energy foods, gels, drinks and electrolyte powders. Medical support is provided by the KLP Medical Support Team.
A third-party source has rated the race among the top 10 marathons in the UK. The event is presented as a trail run using established paths along the Thames. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
