Oxford, United Kingdom
Saturday, October 24, 2026
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A 47-mile point-to-point ultra marathon along England's longest river, following both the Thames Path and Ridgeway National Trails. Previously known as the Thames Trot, this popular event features mixed terrain from smooth tarmac paths to muddy trails, with beautiful scenery and excellent organization.
Follows Thames Path and Ridgeway National Trails
Passes picturesque towns and traditional rowing clubs
Mixed terrain from tarmac paths to muddy trails
Point-to-point route from Oxfordshire to Henley-on-Thames
Start / Finish
Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel, Iffley (around three miles south of Oxford)
YMCA Y Centre, Lawson Road, Henley-on-Thames
Getting There
Race Day
Recovery
What to bring
Mandatory kit list items (details available)
What you get
Finisher medal
Exclusive Go Beyond merchandise
GPS tracker
Event app
On the day
Toilets
Showers
Changing facilities
Merchandise
Marshals on course
First aid on course
Before you enter
Other questions
Yes, you can have your own crew. The golden rule is only do what would be possible for everyone else to do if they had a crew.
Trail shoes mainly, then change to road shoes later on if possible.
The race finishes at the YMCA Y Centre in Henley-on-Thames where runners can access showers, hot food and drinks, and changing facilities.
Yes, the Thames Trail Ultra is officially part of the Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc Index System in the 50K category, making it a UTMB-qualifying race.
The course is covered by OS Maps 180, 170 and 171.
Oxford, United Kingdom
Saturday, October 24, 2026
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