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Thames Bridges Trek

12 September 2026

Join 2,000 people on a 25km walk on the path of England's most famous river, and take in the views from some of the most iconic bridges in the world.

How to enter

There are 2 entry options for our Thames Bridge Trek 2026.

Charity funding

Pay a small registration fee and commit to a fundraising target. BHF will cover the cost of your event. As BHF is an official Ultra Challenge series partner, you’ll have access to the New Year Deal and get 75% off on Charity funding entry places (excluding 10kms and 10 miles). Please enter the code ‘HELLO2026’ to redeem the extra discount during checkout.

 

10km distance 

  • £15 registration fee
  • £150 fundraising target

25km distance

  • £30 registration fee
  • £275 fundraising target

Mixed funding

Pay 50% of the event place yourself and commit to a lower fundraising target.

10km distance

  • £25 registration fee
  • £100 fundraising target

25km distance

  • £50 registration fee
  • £150 fundraising target

To take part, you must raise the minimum sponsorship for your distance. We require half of your fundraising target 4 weeks before the challenge to secure your place.

Please note these events are organised by Ultra Challenge. Participants raising funds for British Heart Foundation will be joined by others, raising money for different charities. Find out more on the Ultra Challenge website.

12 September 2026
Putney Bridge to Tower Bridge
£15 - £50

Your entry includes:

  • rest stops with free drinks and snacks
  • a barbecue at the finish line
  • a BHF top or vest
  • a free neck warmer
  • free training plans and support
  • a fundraising guide with information and tips
  • regular support from BHF 
  • access to our Team BHF Facebook group.

The easiest way to start fundraising is by setting up a JustGiving page.

You can share your page with friends and family and on social media.

We also have a wealth of fundraising resources for you. You can:

You might be an experienced hiker, or this might be your first longer hike. Either way we’d recommend some training before taking on this kind of challenge.

In order to help you reach the finish line, we've put together some top tips on nutrition and some hiking training schedules.

Learn about nutrition for sport

See our hiking training plans

Ready to walk with purpose? Check out our video to get inspired by stunning scenery and George's story.

Contact us

Our Customer Care team is available from Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.

If you have a question you can reach them on:

Tel: 0300 330 3322

WhatsApp: 07581016513

Email: [email protected]