Thames Path Challenge

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

Thames Path Challenge 2026

England’s greatest river provides a fantastic backdrop for an unforgettable challenge, which you can take on at your pace as a walk, jog, or run – and fundraise for your favourite charity!

Over 3000 adventurers will join the Putney Bridge start, and the full 100km route heads upstream to Henley along the famous Towpath. It’s through Richmond, Hampton Court, Runnymede, and Windsor, with some wonderful scenery to a riverside finish line.

Sign up as an individual or as a team; you’ll get full support all the way, plenty of food & drink, optional camping & transfers, a special medal, T shirt and celebration finish. With 50km, 25km & Henley 10km options also available – there’s a ThamesPath Challenge for everyone!

Push yourself further in 2026, take on an Ultra Challenge – the UK’s No.1 Series of treks & trail challenges

Event information

When: 12 - 13 September 2026

Where: Putney to Henley

Distance: 100km / 75km / 50km or 25km

Registration fee: Mix of registration fee options

Fundraising target: Mix of fundraising target options 

(see event sign up page for more details)

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Our support to you

Your support is vital to us and we want to ensure you get the very best experience whilst taking on this amazing challenge and raising funds for Combat Stress. 

Whether its your first event or you are a seasoned pro, you are part of Team Combat Stress and we are here to support you every step of the way. We will provide you with:

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