Thames Path Challenge

14 September 2013 to 15 September 2013

Thames Path Challenge logo

How to apply:

To take part in this event please visit the Thames Path Challenge website and register there. The organisers will notify Arthritis Research UK of your participation and we shall be in touch accordingly.

Each participant will receive from the organisers:

  • Pre-event resource via an online Participant Area
  • On-event walker pack - route card, saftey material, electronic timing chip
  • Hot meals at 50km, 75km, and 100km under cover
  • Pace walkers, marshals, medics, and event doctor
  • Physiotherapists at 25km, 50km, 75km and 100km
  • Checkpoints/replenishment every12km (approx) with drinks / snacks
  • Support vehicles

Event Information:

Run by Action Challenge this event was created for the year of the Olympics and celebrates its first birthday in 2013. A walk from Putney to Henley along the historic and famous Thames towpath which you can do in a team or go it alone.

There is a choice of two distances for this event:

  • The ultimate 100km challenge - target time 24 hours
  • 50km daylight challenge - target time of 12 hours

This challenge will test your stamina and determination and requires a good pair of walking boots!