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Thames Path Ultra Challenge

12 - 13 September 2026

Walk, jog or run the Thames Path Challenge, following one of England's longest rivers.

The 100km route heads from Putney Bridge past Hampton Court to Runnymede of Magna Carta at 50km, then on past wonderful historic scenery all the way to Henley. With 100km, 75km, 50km, 15km or 10km challenge options, there's a challenge for everyone.

How to enter

There are 2 entry options for our Thames Path Challenge 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

50km distance

  • £40 registration fee

  • £375 fundraising target

75km distance

  • £45 registration fee
  • £475 fundraising target

100km distance

  • £50 registration fee
  • £575 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

50km distance

  • £75 registration fee
  • £225 fundraising target

75km distance

  • £90 registration fee
  • £270 fundraising target

100km distance

  • £110 registration fee
  • £330 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 - 13 September 2026
London to Henley-on-Thames
£15 - £110

Your entry includes:

  • rest stops with free drinks and snacks
  • a barbecue at the finish line
  • a BHF top or vest
  • 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]