Thames Meander Summer

Thames Meander Summer

Thames Meander is a riverside race series that starts in Small Profit Dock Gardens in Barnes, adjacent to Barnes Sports Club Race HQ at 261 Lonsdale Road, London SW13 9QL. Routes follow the Thames Path across Barnes Bridge toward Kew and continue to the Petersham and Ham Sea Scouts on scenic out and back courses.

Distances offered:

• 10 km out and back to Kew Gardens Car Park CP2
• Half marathon single out and back to Petersham and Ham Sea Scouts CP3
• Marathon two laps of the half marathon out and back to Petersham CP3

The course is described as flat, fast and runnable. The route is marked and marshalled along its length. Checkpoints are reported to be well stocked and the event provides professional medical support from KLP Medical Supplies.

Check Point locations are listed as CP1 Start / Finish Small Profits Dock Gardens, Lonsdale Rd, London SW13 9JS; CP2 Kew Gardens Car Park, Ferry Lane TW9 3AG; CP3 Petersham and Ham Sea Scouts, Douglas House, Meadow Close, Richmond TW10 7AH.

Event dates in 2026 include 8 March (Spring), 9 August (Summer) and 4 October (Autumn). Participant feedback highlights good organisation, frequent aid stations, clear course marking, riverside views and event medals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.