England’s greatest river provides a fantastic backdrop for the unforgettable Thames Path Ultra Challenge, which you can take on at your pace as a walk, jog, or run - and fundraise for African Children’s Fund.
Over 3,000 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 Thames Path Challenge for everyone!
Challenge Highlights:
Pretty setting taking in many famous sites along the river.
Full support including food, drink and medics.
Glass of fizz, t-shirt, and a medal for all finishers.
Key Points:
Challenge Duration - 1-2 days, depending on distance selected
Challenge Distance - 25km - 100km, depending on distance selected
Elevation - Flat! 10m - 350m, depending on distance selected
Accommodation Type - Camping at Runnymede available as an add-on
Transfers - Pre- and Post-Race transfers available as an add-on
Walk, jog or run - it’s up to you!
Fundraising Targets:
£20-£110 booking fee + £70-£575 minimum sponsorship
Booking fees and minimum sponsorship requirements vary depending on the distance and fundraising option you choose. Full details are available here.
*Save 25% on Registration Fees, with the code 25%CHARITY when booking by 30th November 2025.
why take part FOR aFRICAN CHILDREN’S fUND?
The funds you raise during your sponsored challenge will reduce school absence and improve long-term outcomes for children, leading to better opportunities for a future free from poverty. Donations from your supporters make a big collective difference:
£12 provides a girl in Tanzania with reusable sanitary towels and access to social education forums so she won't miss one week in four of her schooling;
£20 covers the cost of a care pack for an orphaned family in Zimbabwe so they children concentrate on learning rather than working;
£90 pays for a mug of porridge for 1,000 children in Kenya, reducing the need for working, scavenging or begging for food;
£250 supports a social worker in Uganda, to resettle a child rescued from the streets with a family.
More information:
For more information, visit the Ultra Challenges 2026 Thames Path Challenge website where you can also download a factsheet including the full itinerary and additional trip details. Once you are ready, you can also find the booking link on the same page which will allow you to select African Children's Fund from the listed charities during the registration process. Alternatively, complete the contact form below and we’ll be in touch shortly!