Thames Path 100 Ultramarathon

  • Richmond to Oxford
  • 160.9 km
  • Entry from £225
  • Qualifier entry

The bottom line: this ultramarathon is a mixed profile. Entry is from £225 for the UK adult place, which our value model rates as strong for the distance.

Data current as of

The five sub-scores

PB potential
Value100
Conditions100
Beginner-friendly
Organisation

No single black-box number: each sub-score is shown independently. See the scoring methodology.

Thames Path 100's ultramarathon is a point-to-point course that runs a mixed profile. It is a rural event at heart.

How hilly is the Thames Path 100 Ultramarathon?

Course profile not yet available for this race.

The course is a point-to-point course. It starts at Richmond, South West London (Richmond Old Town Hall race HQ) and finishes at Queen's College Sports Ground, Oxford. The surface is mostly trail (about 75% trail, 25% paved).

What are realistic finish times?

Finisher distribution not yet available for this race.

Fit depends on your goal here: weigh the course shape and conditions below against a flat-out PB attempt. A generous 30 hours cut-off makes it realistic for first-timers and slower finishers too. Scenery-seekers get a riverside backdrop.

What does it really cost to run?

Estimated cost to the start line from National Average
Entry fee£225
Travel (modelled)£40
Accommodation (modelled)£90
Estimated total£355
Entry fee is a sourced fact. Travel and accommodation are modelled estimates for a typical runner from this region, not quoted prices.

The nearest station is Richmond Station (start); Oxford Station (finish). Parking: NCP The Quadrant Kew Road TW9 1DN; Friars Lane Car Park TW9 1NL; metered spaces on Richmond Green.

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 18°CTypical temperature
  • 18 kphTypical wind
  • 3 mmTypical rainfall
  • 63Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

Expect typical race-day temperatures around 18°C, winds near 18 kph and about 3 mm of rain on an average year. Overall the conditions are favourable for endurance running — a help if you are chasing a time.

Verdict

The bottom line: this ultramarathon is a mixed profile. Entry is from £225 for the UK adult place, which our value model rates as strong for the distance.