Thames Meander Summer

Event details

Hermes Running stages the Thames Meander Summer on 9 August 2026. The event starts and finishes at Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts HQ, Douglas House Meadow, Richmond, TW10 7AH. Entry fees are listed between £35 and £55. Age eligibility on 09/08/2026 is shown as 17 to 80 for the 10km and half marathon, and 18 to 80 for the marathon.

Course and support

All routes follow out-and-back lines along the Thames Path towpath. The course is described as a trail route shared with members of the public and cyclists. The organiser states the route is well marked and marshalled, with three main checkpoints stocked with high-energy foods, gels, drinks and electrolyte powders.

Checkpoints and turnaround points:

• CP1 Start / Finish: Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts HQ, Petersham Road, Richmond, TW10 7AH (KLP Medics)
• CP2 Kew Gardens Car Park, Ferry Lane, TW9 3AG (KLP Medics)
• CP3 Thames Path (opposite) Barnes Sports Club, Lonsdale Rd, SW13 9Q

Distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

• 10km: one out-and-back lap to Kew Gardens Car Park (CP2)
• Half marathon: one 13.1 mile out-and-back to opposite Barnes Sports Club (CP3)
• Marathon: two 13.1 mile out-and-back loops to opposite Barnes Sports Club (CP3)