Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

Thames Path Challenge

Trail Running covering 22 km to 100 km with up to 500 m D+ in London (England, United Kingdom)

LocationLondon, England, United KingdomShow on map(51.4703° N, 0.2157° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +2,600 m

Thames Path Challenge is an endurance sporting event in London, England, GB focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Point-to-Point, Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 8 competitions, including Full Continuous (100 km, +430 m D+), Full 2 Day Daylight (100 km, +2,600 m D+), Thames Path - 1st half (50 km, +500 m D+), Thames Path - 2nd Half (50 km, +260 m D+), 1st Quarter Challenge (28 km, +728 m D+), and 3rd Quarter Challenge (28 km, +728 m D+) (8 competitions in total). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (ultrachallenge.com).

Official website
Thames Path Challenge in London (Work: "Gamlin End of High Crag from Scarth Gap Pass", Photo: Anthony Parkes, License: CC BY-SA 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Gamlin End of High Crag from Scarth Gap Pass" · Photo: Anthony Parkes · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Point-to-PointNature & Off-RoadForestMulti-Day

Races & distances (8)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Full ContinuousTrail Running100 km+430 m2 m - 282 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Full 2 Day DaylightTrail Running100 km+2,600 m5 m - 1,695 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Thames Path - 1st halfTrail Running50 km+500 m8 m - 333 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Thames Path - 2nd HalfTrail Running50 km+260 m11 m - 180 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
1st Quarter ChallengeTrail Running28 km+728 m14 m - 487 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
3rd Quarter ChallengeTrail Running28 km+728 m2 m - 475 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
2nd Quarter ChallengeTrail Running22 km+572 m5 m - 377 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
4th Quarter ChallengeTrail Running22 km+572 m8 m - 380 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
100 km
Elevation gain
+430 m D+
Elevation loss
-366 m D-
Altitude range
2 m - 282 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.8 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
100 km+430 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080FS51.4703° N, 0.2157° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 2 m to 282 m above sea level (+430 m D+, -366 m D-)

Peak: 282 m·at 78.9 km·Ø 0.8 %
2 m95 m189 m282 m0 km20 km40 km60 km80 km100 km282 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Thames Path Challenge take place?

Thames Path Challenge takes place in London, England, GB (start area at coordinates 51.4703° N, 0.2157° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Thames Path Challenge?

The race program comprises 8 competitions, including Full Continuous (100 km, +430 m D+), Full 2 Day Daylight (100 km, +2,600 m D+), Thames Path - 1st half (50 km, +500 m D+), Thames Path - 2nd Half (50 km, +260 m D+), 1st Quarter Challenge (28 km, +728 m D+), and 3rd Quarter Challenge (28 km, +728 m D+) (8 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Thames Path Challenge?

The main competition (Full Continuous over 100 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +430 m of elevation gain and -366 m of elevation loss, ranging between 2 m and 282 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Thames Path Challenge?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (ultrachallenge.com).