Thames Path 100
Richmond, United Kingdom • 2 May 2026
Thames Path 100®
The Thames Path 100 is a 100 mile point to point trail race following the Thames Path from Richmond in London to the centre of Oxford, finishing in the grounds of Oxford University. The route largely follows the river against its flow and is mostly on groomed paths, trails and paved sections. Total climb is about 1900 ft 560 m and the event has a 30 hour overall time limit with cut offs at aid stations.
The race is held under a UKA permit through the Trail Running Association. The event location for the start is Richmond Old Town Road, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond, London TW9 1TP and the finish is at Queen's College Sports Ground in Oxford. Minimum age to enter is 20 years. Entries for 2026 opened in May 2025 and the event is currently full with new entries placed on a waiting list.
There are at least 12 aid stations that provide drinks, gels, snacks and hot food at selected locations. Drop bags are collected at specified aid stations including Henley and Goring and at the finish; size limits and collection times apply. Pacers are permitted from mile 51 at Henley and must travel on foot. Mandatory kit is checked before and during the race and includes items such as a charged mobile phone, minimum 1 litre water capacity, survival blanket, waterproof jacket, whistle and two lights of minimum 100 lumens. A team of race medics provides medical support along the route. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.