Thames Path Ultra Challenge 2025
- Date Sat, 13 Sep – Sun, 14 Sep
- Location London
- Registration fee from £10
- Fundraising target Various
About the Thames Path Ultra Challenge
Follow the path of England’s most famous river as you tackle the Thames Path Challenge.
Starting at Putney Bridge, you’ll hike through lively city streets, charming historic towns, and scenic countryside. The route winds along the towpath through Richmond, Runnymede, and Windsor, leading you to a stunning finish in Henley.
Walk, jog or run a range of distances from 25km to 100km on 13th or 14th September.
How to get started
- Express your interest here
- Choose a distance that suits you: From 10km to an epic 100km – you can run, walk or jog this challenge at your own pace.
- Pick a fundraising option: You can choose to have a minimum fundraising target or pay outright for your place and raise what you can. Please see the bottom of this page for the options.
- Sign up on the Ultra Challenge website: selecting Breathe as your chosen charity
How we’ll support you
Whether it’s your first time taking on the Thames Path Ultra Challenge or you’re back for more, we’re here to make sure you have the best time every step of the way.
As part of Team Breathe you’ll receive:
- A Breathe t-shirt or vest so you look the part on the day
- A Breathe goody bag
- Tips and advice to help you smash your fundraising target
On the day you’ll get:
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free food and drinks at regular rest stops whatever the distance
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full support, including medics, marshals and massage
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a glass of fizz, a T-shirt and a medal when you cross the finish line
Fundraising options
There are 3 options available, full sponsorship, mixed funding and self funding with the registration costs starting at £10 depending on your distance.
Please see the below for more info.
| Distance | Option 1
Full Sponsorship for a Charity |
Option 2
Mixed Funding for a Charity |
Option 3
Own Place Charity Fundraising |
| 100km | £40 registration fee with a minimum fundraising target of £575 | £100 registration & sign-up fee with a minimum fundraising target of £300 | £198 registration & sign-up fee with no minimum fundraising amount |
| 75km | £35 registration fee with a minimum fundraising target of £450 | £90 registration & sign-up fee with a minimum fundraising target of £270 | £169 registration & sign-up fee with no minimum fundraising amount |
| 50km | £30 registration fee with a minimum fundraising target of £360 | £75 registration & sign-up fee with a minimum fundraising target of £225 | £139 registration & sign-up fee with no minimum fundraising amount |
| 25km | £20 registration fee with a minimum fundraising target of £240 | £50 registration & sign-up fee with a minimum fundraising target of £150 | £189 registration & sign-up fee with no minimum fundraising amount |
| 10km | £10 registration fee with a minimum fundraising target of £100 | £22.50 registration & sign-up fee with a minimum fundraising target of £70 | £39 registration & sign-up fee with no minimum fundraising amount |
If the Thames Path doesn’t take your fancy, there are plenty more open challenges available through Ultra Challenge, you can join to raise money for Breathe (Select ‘Friends of Breathe Arts Health Research’): https://www.ultrachallenge.com/the-events/
If you have any questions, please email: Becky W at [email protected]