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Join JDRF for the Thames Path Challenge!
This hugely popular challenge provides a wonderful route along one of England’s greatest rivers. Starting in Putney, you will walk, jog or run along the famous Towpath, taking in the wonderful riverside scenery.
The full 100km route takes you through Richmond, Hampton Court, Runnymede and Windsor, before receiving a hero’s welcome at the finish line in Henley. With 50km and 25km options also available, there’s a Thames Path Challenge for everyone!
Your entry includes a range of free food and drink at regular rest stops, plus support from medics, marshals and massage teams. As you cross the finish line, you’ll get a glass of fizz, a t-shirt, and a special medal to celebrate your achievement.
As JDRF are an ‘Official Charity Partner’ – sign up for the Thames Path Challenge and commit to fundraise for us and you’ll get 25% OFF the standard charity place registration fee!
Read below for more details of costs and fundraising options or head to the Ultra Challenge website to find out more and book now! Then look forward to achieving something special in 2024.
You pay a small registration fee, raise the target amount and we cover the cost of your event place!
100km challenge: £40 registration fee and £575 fundraising target
50km challenge: £30 registration fee and £360 fundraising target
25km challenge: £20 registration fee and £240 fundraising target
Pay half of the event place cost yourself with a lower fundraising target. We’ll then cover the rest.
100km challenge: £100 registration fee and £300 fundraising target
50km challenge: £75 registration fee and £225 fundraising target
25km challenge: £50 registration fee and £150 fundraising target
You pay the full cost of the event place and fundraise whatever you want.
100km challenge: £198 registration fee
50km challenge: £139 registration fee
25km challenge: £89 registration fee
As a fundraiser for JDRF, you will also receive a free charity t-shirt, access to a wide range of fundraising materials and full support from our Events team to help you hit your targets.
Book now to take part in the Thames Path Challenge. All bookings and payments must go directly through Action Challenge, but your fundraising will come directly to JDRF.
Get in touch with our team on events@jdrf.org.uk or visit the Ultra Challenge website for more help and information.
Head to the Ultra Challenge website to find out more and book now!
If this event doesn’t quite fit the bill, there are loads more to choose from. Have a browse of our other walk and trek events:
Glen Nevis, Fort William, PH33 6PF
Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 3EL
Putney Bridge, London SW6
Various locations
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