Thames Meander Summer
Richmond, United Kingdom • 9 Aug 2026
Thames Meander Summer : Hermes Running
Thames Meander Summer is a riverside race event on the Thames Path in Richmond and Barnes. The event is organised by Hermes Running and is scheduled for 9 August 2026. The course is described as flat and runnable, follows the towpath on out-and-back routes, and is waymarked and marshalled. The route is a trail run shared with members of the public and some cyclists.
Course, checkpoints and support
Distances:
- 10km - x1 lap out and back to Kew Gardens Car Park (CP2).
- Half marathon - 13.1 miles x1 out and back to opposite Barnes Sports Club (CP3).
- Marathon - 26.2 miles x2 of the 13.1 mile out and back loop.
Start / finish is at Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts HQ, Douglas House Meadow, Richmond, TW10 7AH. Check points are listed at Kew Gardens Car Park (Ferry Lane, TW9 3AG) and at the Thames Path opposite Barnes Sports Club (Lonsdale Rd, SW13 9Q). KLP Medics provide medical support at the checkpoints. The checkpoints are described as well stocked with high energy foods, gels, drinks and electrolyte powders.
Entry categories and fees noted on the event page:
- 10km: £33.00 - £35.00, entrants aged 17 to 80.
- Half marathon: £43.00 - £45.00, entrants aged 17 to 80.
- Marathon: £53.00 - £55.00, entrants aged 18 to 80.
Runners World has rated it as one of the top 10 marathons in the U.K. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.