13 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2025

Thames Path Ultra Challenge

Putney Bridge to Henley
Walking | Running
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278 days left to apply

About the event

Join #TeamMRF at the Thames Path Ultra Challenge in 2025 and walk, jog or run for a world free from meningitis. 

Thames Path Challenge...Walk, Jog or Run it

A challenge event you can take on at your pace. The Thames Path Ultra Challenge invites you to walk, jog or run a distance of your choice, along a signed route, with free food and drink at regular rest stops, plus support including medics, marshals and massage. Get the ‘Ultra Challenge’ support & hospitality all the way – helping you to push yourself further and achieve something really special for Meningitis Research Foundation.

The full Thames Path Ultra Challenge 100km follows England’s greatest river, from Putney Bridge past Hampton Court to Runnymede of Magna Carta fame at 50km, then on past wonderful historic scenery all the way to Henley. then on through Windsor and wonderful historic scenery all the way to Henley – and will test spirit & determination but is totally achievable with good preparation and the Ultra Challenge support. With 75km, 50km, 25km and 10km challenge options also available - there's a challenge here for everyone – and you can join as an individual or as a team of friends / family.

You may have to dig deep at times, you’ll meet new friends along the way, and the journey will be unforgettable! As you cross the finish line, you’ll get a big welcome from the cheer squad, a glass of fizz, t-shirt, and a special medal to celebrate your achievement.
Payment Options
A.
You'll pay a small registration fee, do lots of fundraising and we cover the cost of your event place!

100km: Reg Fee £40/ Fundraising Target £575
75km: Reg Fee £35/ Fundraising Target £450
50km: Reg Fee £30/ Fundraising Target £360
25km: Reg Fee £20/ Fundraising Target £240




 
A.
You'll pay half of the event place cost yourself, fundraise a bit less and we pay the balance of the event place cost.

100km: Reg Fee £100/ Fundraising Target £300
75km: Reg Fee £90/ Fundraising Target £270
50km: Reg Fee £75/ Fundraising Target £225
25km: Reg Fee £50/ Fundraising Target £150






 
A.
You'll pay the full cost of the event place and fundraise whatever you can for Meningitis Research Foundation.

100km: £198
75km: £169
25km: £89




 

What You'll Get

Sign up from £10
Inclusive & fun event with a great atmosphere and camaraderie
Choose your distance, including 25km, 50km, 100km PLUS a Henley 10 km option 
Walk, jog, or run – it’s your challenge, your way!
A fully signed route, with a team of ‘Trekmasters’ out on the trail with you
Regular covered rest stops, with free food & drink, massages and medics
An epic finish line moment, with a glass of fizz, medal and t-shirt
Camping, transfer and parking options to make getting there & away easy
Full fundraising support, and a choice of fundraising options
Personalised fundraising plans and one to one support
A Meningitis Research Foundation fundraising pack including a t-shirt to wear on your challenge
Celia Hodes
Donor Support & Development Officer

Hello, I’m Celia and I am the Donor Support & Development Officer.

I support all of our brilliant community fundraisers. Our fundraisers take part in a wide range of events from hosting a cake sale to completing a skydive or cycling from London to Paris.

If you are interested in taking on a challenge yourself please get in touch!

Tel: 0333 405 6252