2026 Thames Meander Marathon

Name: 2026 Thames Meander Marathon
Start: 2026-08-09
End: 2026-08-09
Location: Richmond, United Kingdom

42KComboPast

Distances10K21K

BonusesScenic

Aug 9, 2026 · 1 day🇬🇧 Richmond, United Kingdom

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Key Facts

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The Thames Meander Marathon is a flat, fast out-and-back along the Thames Path towpath through Richmond, run as two laps between Richmond and the Barnes turnaround, passing Kew Gardens. It is a small, friendly riverside event rather than a big-city marathon, with a 6.5-hour time limit.

Why attend here

August in Richmond is the perfect time to run along the Thames, with the towpath in full summer bloom and the river alive with boats. After your race, wander through the historic Kew Gardens, a short stroll from the course, and treat yourself to a classic afternoon tea at a riverside café, soaking in the gentle summer breeze.

Distance from you

From Columbus, US to Richmond, GB

~7.7h · 6,197 km

Richmond

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weather on the day

1 Aug 2026

30°20°

0mm2.8 m/s

9 Aug 2026

32°23°

4.6mm4.7 m/s

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Event Details

Elevation

60m

Course

The course runs along the Thames Path towpath, a firm, mostly compacted and surfaced riverside path, almost entirely traffic-free, passing Kew Gardens. It is genuinely flat and fast, roughly 99% level along the river with only a few short ramps near bridges and slipways.