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Thames Meander Autumn

Name: Thames Meander Autumn
Start: 2025-10-05
End: 2025-10-05
Location: Richmond

Richmond, United Kingdom • 5 Oct 2025

Thames Meander Autumn is Hermes Running’s scenic riverside race series, starting from the Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts HQ, Douglas House Meadow, Richmond, TW10 7AH. Runners can choose from three flat, fast routes along the Thames Path: 10km, half marathon (13.1 miles), or marathon (26.2 miles). All are out-and-back courses with turnarounds near key landmarks: the 10km at Kew Gardens Car Park, and the half and marathon beside Barnes Sports Club, finishing back at the start.

The route is well marked and marshalled, offering stunning river views, and check-points are well stocked with nutrition. Medical support from KLP Medics is stationed at Start/Finish and major checkpoints along the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom London Richmond

Race information

Website Registration

Marathon

Marathon (2 X 13.1 Miles)

Half Marathon

Half Marathon (13.1 Miles)

10 km

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

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