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Thames Path 100

Basic Listing
  1. Centurion Running
  2. 2027 Edition

100 miles along the Thames from London to the dreaming spires of Oxford

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Registration OpensMay 31, 2026
DeadlineApril 03, 2027
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100.04 miles
5,000 ft gain
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May 01, 2027
Saturday 9:00am GMT+1 start
Richmond, England
United Kingdom
161 km
Point to Point Course
579 m
Elevation Gain
Open Registration
No lottery
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
Qualifier
Distance qualifier required (50M)
Challenging
Some ultra experience recommended
Fills Up Fast
High demand — register as soon as possible
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2012
Established
300
Field Size
72%
Finish Rate
13:43 M / 16:00 W
Course Record

What Makes It Great

The Thames Path 100 is a 100-mile point-to-point trail race following the River Thames from Richmond in South West London to Oxford, organized by Centurion Running. The course traces the nationally-recognized Thames Path National Trail against the river's current, threading through riverside meadows, historic market towns, and quintessential English countryside. With only 1,900 feet of total elevation gain, the route is exceptionally flat for a 100-miler, making it one of the fastest such courses in the UK. Runners pass through Windsor, Henley-on-Thames, Reading, Wallingford, and a string of charming Oxfordshire villages before finishing in the grounds of Queen's College, Oxford University. The race starts at 9am on Saturday and most runners will experience a full English night on the trail before arriving in Oxford.

Difficulty

Intermediate
4/10

Some ultra experience recommended

Night Running
Variable Weather

Race Highlights

London to Oxford point-to-point
Follows the Thames Path National Trail for 100 miles against the river's current, from Richmond riverside to Oxford University
Among the flattest 100-milers in the UK
Only 1,900 feet of total elevation gain — exceptional for a 100-mile race, attracting fast runners chasing big PRs
Historic English riverside towns
Passes through Windsor, Henley-on-Thames, Reading, and a string of Oxfordshire villages before finishing at Oxford University
Coveted Centurion buckle
Sub-24-hour finishers earn the special '100 Miles - One Day' buckle; all finishers receive the Centurion 100 Mile Finisher Buckle
15th annual edition in 2026
One of the UK's premier 100-mile races since 2012, held under official UKA permit through the Trail Running Association

Finish Awards

100 Miles - One Day Buckle
Awarded to all finishers completing the course in under 24 hours
100 Mile Finisher Buckle
Awarded to all finishers completing between 24 and 30 hours
500 Mile Buckle
Awarded to runners who complete five editions of the Thames Path 100
1000 Mile Buckle
Awarded to runners who complete ten editions of the Thames Path 100

Thames Path 100

Richmond, England, United KingdomMay 01, 2027

May 01, 2027

Thames Path 100 is a point-to-point trail race in Richmond, England, United Kingdom, held on May 01, 2027. The course covers 161 km, climbs 579 m, and has a 30h cutoff.

Course map for Thames Path 100
DistDistance161 km
GainElevation Gain579 m
LimitCutoff30 h
Night RunningVariable Weather

Entry Timeline

Registration OpensMay 31, 2026
Registration DeadlineApril 03, 2027
Qualifier Window EndRace DayMay 01, 2027

Lottery

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

Qualifier

Requiredfor race entry

Must complete a 50 Mile race or longer within the qualification window

Qualifying window: January 01, 2022 – May 01, 2027

Must have completed a minimum 50 mile distance race within 15 hours, between 1st January 2020 and race day. Unqualified runners may enter but will be contacted approximately 8 weeks prior to race day.

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.

Terrain

Surface Types
Singletrack50%
Pavement25%
Doubletrack25%
161.0 km
Distance
Point to Point
Route
30h
Cutoff Time
35 m
Average Elevation
579 m
Total Ascent
698 m
Total Descent
87 m
High Point
3 m
Low Point
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Course map for Thames Path 100
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Aid Stations & Cutoffs

LocationkmElevationCutoffCrewPacersDrop bags
Richmond
Start
0.011 m
9:00 AM
Crew
Walton On Thames
Aid Station
16.98 m
3h40m12:40 PM
Wraysbury
Aid Station
35.417 m
6h40m3:40 PM
Boveney
Aid Station
48.920 m
9h10m6:10 PM
Cookham
Aid Station
61.225 m
11h25m8:25 PM
Hurley
Aid Station
70.829 m
13h20m10:20 PM
Henley
Aid Station
82.131 m
15h20m12:20 AM +1
Crew
Drop Bags
Reading
Aid Station
93.336 m
17h45m2:45 AM +1
Crew
Pangbourne
Aid Station
107.241 m
20h5:00 AM +1
Goring
Aid Station
113.946 m
21h15m6:15 AM +1
Drop Bags
Wallingford
Aid Station
124.750 m
23h15m8:15 AM +1
Clifton Hampden
Aid Station
136.855 m
25h30m10:30 AM +1
Lower Radley
Aid Station
152.951 m
28h30m1:30 PM +1
Oxford
Finish
160.956 m
30h3:00 PM +1
Crew
Drop Bags

Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.

Sign in for race-day weather at every station, points of interest, segment-by-segment analysis, pacing, and to save this race to your calendar.

No on-site camping available

Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

  • Pacers permitted from Mile 51 (Henley aid station) onwards. Only one pacer may travel with the runner at a time. Runners may swap pacers at designated crew access points. Pacers must travel on foot only.

Crew Rules

  • Crew permitted at designated access points only: Staines (Mile 20), Windsor (Mile 28), Marlow (Mile 42), Henley (Mile 51), Reading (Mile 58), Benson (Mile 79), Culham (Mile 89), Abingdon (Mile 91), and Oxford finish. Under no circumstances should runners be crewed anywhere in the villages of Goring or Streatley.
Weather

May in the Thames Valley brings typical English spring weather — variable and unpredictable. Expect average daytime highs around 17°C with an average humidity of 80% and roughly 60mm of rainfall across the month. Conditions can swing from sunshine and warm afternoons to heavy rain and cold overnight lows. Nights drop significantly, requiring warm layers for the dark hours. Trails can become muddy in wet conditions, particularly in the final 30 miles.

Rapid Weather Changes

May weather in the Thames Valley can include everything from sunshine to heavy rain, wind, and cold overnight lows. Be prepared for all conditions.

Rain/Wet Conditions

Average rainfall of 60mm with 80% humidity. Trail sections can become muddy in wet conditions, especially in the second half of the course.

Gear Rules

Required Gear

  • Fully charged mobile phone (Must include race medic and race director contact numbers)
  • Water carrying capacity (min 1 litre) (Bottles or bladder)
  • Survival blanket (Minimum 1.4m x 2m)
  • Waterproof jacket (Gore-tex or similar, minimum 10,000mm waterproof rating, sealed seams and hood required)
  • Whistle
  • Primary headtorch (Minimum 100 lumens)
  • Backup light source (Minimum 100 lumens)
  • Warm hat (Beanie or Buff accepted)
  • Gloves
  • Long sleeved base layer or fleece top (Must be carried separately in a dry/waterproof bag; starting in 2 layers is not a substitute)
  • Cup or mug

Recommended Gear

No recommended gear specified

Race Reports

Thames Path 100 2025 Race Report
By Centurion Running • 2025
Thames Path 100 2024 Race Report
By Centurion Running • 2024
Thames Path 100 Race Report
By JuraRunner • 2023

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