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Thames Trail Ultra

Name: Thames Trail Ultra
Start: 2025-10-25
End: 2025-10-25
Location: Oxford

Oxford, United Kingdom • 25 Oct 2025

The Thames Trail Ultra is a challenging 47-mile point-to-point ultramarathon along England’s longest river, from Iffley in Oxfordshire to Henley-on-Thames. Organized by Go Beyond, the race follows scenic sections of the Thames Path and Ridgeway National Trails, offering a mix of country trails, riverside paths, and roads. Participants enjoy ever-changing scenery, including beautiful houses and traditional rowing clubs. The course features varied terrain, with some muddy trails and tarmac paths, and includes several checkpoints with refreshments. The event is well-marked, supported by GPS tracking, and is an official UTMB index race, attracting serious ultrarunners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South East (England) Oxford

Race information

Website

47 mi

289 m+

47 Miles

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

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0 km

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