Thames Meander – Summer
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Run along the river this August with the Thames Meander marathon, half marathon and 10k. Perfect for first-time marathoners or veterans alike, the out and back course takes you right along the scenic Thames Path. Sign up now for the chance to record a PB or for the bespoke finisher's medal.
Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k
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Sun, Aug 9, 2026
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London, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
The Club House, 261 Lonsdale Rd, London SW13 9QL, UK
Start times
Sunday, Aug 9, 2026
Marathon: 8:30 AMHalf Marathon: 9:00 AM10k: 9:15 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Thames Meander – Summer
Marathon
26.2mi
£55
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£45
10k
10km
£35
Marathon
26.2mi
£55
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£45
10k
10km
£35
Route information
The Thames Meander event is a stunning riverside race series starting in the Small Profit Dock Gardens (Barnes) which is adjacent to the Barnes Sports Club Race HQ, The Club House, 261 Lonsdale Rd, London SW13 9QL. The run-route starts within the park area at the Small Profit Dock Gardens and heads out across Barnes Bridge towards Kew Gardens along the Thames Path trail all the way to the Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts on this very scenic out and back route. All three race distances the marathon, half marathon and 10km are very fast, flat on a runnable route proceeding all along the Thames Path, and the course will be well marked and marshalled all the way along. The Check Points will be well stocked, and there will be professional medical support from our KLP Medical Supplies team.
Runners World rated as one of the top 10 trail marathons in the U.K.
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Thames Meander Routes: These three run-routes will all start at the Small Profit Dock Gardens (Barnes) adjacent to the Barnes Sports Club Race HQ and will run alongside the Thames Path to the Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts turnaround point (Petersham) along these stunning out / back routes.
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10km Route: This will be a x1 lap out / back loop for the 10km distance, starting at Small Profit Dock Gardens (Barnes) and heading out along the Thames Path to Kew Gardens Car Park Check Point 2 the turnaround point on this out and back run-route.
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Half Marathon Route: This will be a x1 13.1 mile out and back loop for the half marathon, starting at the Small Profit Dock Gardens (Barnes) heading out along the Thames Path to Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts CP3, the turnaround point on this out and back run-route.
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Marathon Route: This will be x2 13.1 mile out and back loops for the marathon, starting at the Small Profit Dock Gardens (Barnes) heading out along the Thames Path to Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts CP3, the turnaround point on this out and back run-route.
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What's included
- Bespoke Hermes Running bespoke race medal.
- Winners’ coaster awards for the top 3 Male / Female runners for both races.
- Photography by “Gareth Parker Photography” at £7.50 per photograph.
- KLP Medical Supplies (First Aid Support) at the Start / Finish.
- Professional Sports Massage Therapy by Louise Acher, from LA Sports Massage £12 for 10 mins.
- Well stocked Check Points at the Start / Finish and at Kew Gardens Car Park.
- Well marshalled run-route.
How to get there
The Club House, 261 Lonsdale Rd, London SW13 9QL, UK
Get full directionsParking
Parking is available in River Lane and there’s a footpath between River Lane and the field in which the HQ is located.
By Public Transport
Bus routes # 65 and # 371 stop in close proximity to the P&H Sea Scouts hut. If you are arriving from Richmond please get off at ‘Sandpits Road’ stop. If you are arriving from Kingston way (# 65 bus) please get off at the bus stop ‘Fox and Duck’.
Hotels and Accommodation
Hermes Running has partnered with Let's Do This to bring you some of the best hotel rates close to the startline.
Find your roomEvent day logistics
07:00 Registration opens
08:30 Marathon starts
09:00 Half Marathon starts
09:15 10k starts
Please arrive at least 45 minutes before race time to ensure plenty of time to find parking, register, store your bags, and warmup.
Race Packs
All race packs will be collected on the day from registration. Nothing will be sent out in advance.
Age Requirements
All entrants must be 18 and older to enter the Marathon event. Those participating in the Half Marathon and 10k have to be aged 17 or above.
Cut-Off Times
There will be cut-off times in place at the event:
- Marathon - 6.5 hours
- Half Marathon - 6 hours
- 10k - 6 hours
Checkpoints
Checkpoints will be located at the following locations:
- CP1 Start / Finish Small Profits Dock Gardens, Lonsdale Rd, London SW13 9JS (KLP Medics).
- CP2 Kew Gardens Car Park, Ferry Lane, TW9 3AG (KLP Medics).
- CP3 Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts, Douglas House, Meadow Close, Richmond TW10 7AH (KLP Medics).
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