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Thames Path Ultra Challenge 2025

Walk, jog or run the amazing Thames Path. Choose from 100k, 75k, 50k, 25k or 10k routes.

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When
14 September 2025

Until
15 September 2025

Full challenge (100k)
Fundraising target - £575
Registration fee - £25

3 Quarter challenge (75k)
Fundraising target - £475
Registration fee: £22.50

Half challenge (50k)
Fundraising target - £375
Registration fee - £20

Quarter challenge (25k)
Fundraising target - £275
Registration fee: £15

10k challenge
Fundraising target - £100
Registration fee: £10

About the Thames Path Ultra Challenge

The 100k route heads from Putney Bridge, past Hampton Court to Runnymede. You'll see loads of historic scenery before reaching Henley.

There are also 75k, 50k, 25k and 10k routes. You can walk, jog or run it, and take part as an individual or a team.

How much does it cost to sign up to the Thames Path Ultra Challenge?

There are 3 ways to sign up for the Thames Path Challenge.

Option 1 - fundraise for Mind, and we'll cover the cost of your place

As Mind are an official partner, you get a 50% discount on the ‘Full Sponsorship’ registration fee when signing up. Discounted price included below. 

This means you pay a small registration fee, do lots of fundraising, and we cover the cost of your event place.

  • If you do 100k - Your registration fee will be £25, and you'll fundraise at least £575
  • If you do 75k - Your registration fee will be £22.50, and you'll fundraise at least £475
  • If you do 50k - Your registration fee will be £20, and you'll fundraise at least £375
  • If you do 25k - Your registration fee will be £15, and you'll fundraise at least £275
  • If you do 10k - Your registration fee will be £10, and you'll fundraise at least £100

Option 2 - do some fundraising, and cover some costs yourself

Or, you can pay for half of the registration fee yourself. We'll pay for the other half, and you'll need to do a bit of fundraising.

  • If you do 100k - Your registration fee will be £110, and you'll fundraise at least £330
  • If you do 75k - Your registration fee will be £90, and you'll fundraise at least £270
  • If you do 50k - Your registration fee will be £75, and you'll fundraise at least £225
  • If you do 25k - Your registration fee will be £50, and you'll fundraise at least £150
  • If you do 10k - Your registration fee will be £22.50, and you'll fundraise at least £70

Option 3 - you cover all the costs yourself

In this option, you pay the full cost of the event place. And you can fundraise however much you'd like.

  • If you do 100k - Your registration fee will be £199
  • If you do 75k - Your registration fee will be £169
  • If you do 50k - Your registration fee will be £139
  • If you do 25k - Your registration fee will be £89
  • If you do 10k - Your registration fee will be £39

"The positive influence hiking in nature has had on my mental wellbeing is the reason why I’ve chosen to raise money for Mind."

Read Andrew's story

What support will I get?

Entry to the event includes: 

  • Free food and drink
  • Support from medics and marshals
  • Massage teams
  • A glass of fizz, t-shirt, and a medal to celebrate your achievement

At the event, you'll get:

  • A fully signposted route
  • Rest stops every 12.5k
  • Shuttle and transfer services (bookable on the Ultra Challenge website)

Mind also offers a fantastic support package, including:

  • Loads of training and fundraising advice, with regular email updates
  • A Mind technical top
  • A dedicated event coordinator to offer information and support in the run-up to your event

This is an Ultra Challenge event, run by Action Challenge. To learn more about the event, go to the Ultra Challenge website.

Where does the money go?

£420 could help to pay for our Infoline's phone bill for a whole week.

£585 could help cover the cost of a Legal Line advisor for 5 days.

£760 could help us keep our online community open for 1 day.

Find out more about our work in our annual report.

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