Thames Trail Ultra

Thames Trail Ultra

The Thames Trail Ultra is a 47 mile point to point ultra marathon that follows the Thames Path from Iffley near Oxford to Henley on Thames. The route uses both the Thames Path and sections of the Ridgeway National Trails and includes a mix of riverside paths, cross country trails and some road sections. The course comprises about 40.4 miles of trails and riverside paths and about 6.6 miles of road, with total elevation gain of approximately +289 m and elevation loss of about -321 m.

The event provides five aid stations offering water, snacks and Go Beyond fruitcake, plus partner energy bars. Toilets are available near Checkpoints 1, 4 and 5. The finish moved to the YMCA Y Centre in Henley on Thames where hot food, showers and changing facilities are available. Real time GPS tracking is used with position updates every 10 seconds. The event enforces an overall cut off of 11.5 hours with progressive cut off points from Checkpoint 3.

All runners must carry mandatory kit including a charged mobile phone, power bank, minimum 1L water bottle or bladder, survival blanket, waterproof jacket, whistle, headtorch with spare batteries, hat and gloves, a long sleeved base layer or fleece and a debit or credit card. Baggage transfer from start to finish is available with a maximum bag size of 56 x 45 x 25 cm. The event is for people aged 18 years and over. Limited parking is available in Iffley and a courtesy shuttle bus runs from Oxford train station. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.