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www.tham espathchallenge.com

12-13 September 2015

The Thames Path National Trail is unique; varied & beautiful scenery, steeped in

history - and a superb backdrop for an exceptional ‘festival’ of endurance challenges. Back

for its fourth year - in September 2015 you can take it on as a walk or run, in aid of

a charity of your choice.

100 km – Putney Bridge to Henley. A 24 hour Walk or Ultra-Marathon run

50 km – Options to suit all! 2 daytime Walks or Ultra Runs, AND a Moonlight walk!

25 km – Thames Path 25 km. 4 Walk options, 2 Run options - or Jog it!

WA LK IT. JOG IT. RUN IT.Your C hallenge. Your W ay.Join as a team of friends, colleagues or familyand support each other, or on your own andmeet fellow challengers along the way. Mostwill walk it, some will jog parts of it, and quite afew will run the challenge. However tackle theThames Path Challenge, and whatever yourdistance, you’ll be fully supported by our team!Push yourself in 2015, go further than you’vedone before!

Multiple walk and run options across a choice of three distances!

“I haven’t been able toget that sm ile off m yface ever since I gotthrough to the finish line.A m azing experience -unforgettable!”Tham es Path C hallenger

www.tham espathchallenge.com

12-13 September 2015

The Thames Path follows England’s best known river for 184 miles (294km) as it meanders

from its source in the Cotswolds on through the City of London, to the Thames Barrier. The city

section has been voted as one of the world’s best urban treks! Our challenge heads upstream

from Putney Bridge to Runnymede of Magana Carta fame, then on past some wonderful

scenery to Henley.

3 distance options as endurance walks or ultra style runs - most starting on Saturday morning.

Walkers could be stepping up from the normal charity 10k, or veterans of the long distance

trails. Runners may be occasional marathon’ers looking to go further, or seasoned ultra

competitors out for a quick time. Jogging sits in the middle - so sign up to a ‘walk’ or ‘run’

based on your anticipated speed.

The 100 km course is split into four ~25 km stages with main rest / food stops at the end of

each & further drink / snack stops at the ~12.5 km mid points. All start and finish locations are

close to rail stations - and we run shuttle busses to those local stations at the finish. It’s easy

to join and take part!

W hat’s includedHere are just a few of the things we lay on throughout the route which willensure you have the best chance of completing your challenge and attaining yourgoal of putting both feet across the finish line!

● Website resource area – kit lists / training plans / merchandise / Facebook group.

● Fundraise for your chosen charity from over 300 charities we are currently working with.

● Training days – optional daytime and night time walks – meet fellow challengers.

● Covered rest stops every approx 12.5 km, with toilets, FREE hot / cold drinks & snacks.

● FREE - dinner/ lunch / brunch at the finish of your challenge (all distances)

● For 100 km challengers - FREE hot meals at 50 km & 75 km rest stops

● For 50 km & 100 km challengers, bring your own packed lunch / meal to 25 km rest stop

● A fully signed route – pink arrows + glow sticks. Route maps and GPX files.

● Pace walkers, medics, doctors, masseuses, and vehicles to support you all the way.

● A finisher’s commemorative medal, T shirt and glass of fizz as you cross the line.

● AN AMAZING SENSE OF ACHIEVEMENT - A WEEKEND THAT YOU’LL NEVER FORGET!

1 0 0 km• Putney Bridge to Henley.

Continuous 24 hour enduranceWalk or ultra marathon Run!

50 km• Option 1

Putney Bridge to Runnym ede. Walk or ‘marathon plus’ run - Sat morning start.

• Option 2Runnym ede to Henley.

Walk or ‘marathon plus’ Run - Sat morning start.

• Option 3Runnym ede to Henley.

An overnight Moonlight Walk - Sat evening start.

25 km• Option 1

Putney Bridge to Ham pton. Walk or ‘1/2 marathon+’ Run - Sat morning start.

• Option 2Ham pton to Runnym ede.Walk only - Sat morning start.

• Option 3Runnym ede to C ookham .

Walk or ‘1/2 marathon+’ Run -Sat morning start.

• Option 4C ookham to Henley.Walk only -Sunday morning start.

the route…

W alk, Jog or Run It!

Most will walk it at their own pace, quite a fewwill jog parts of it, and some will run the fullultra-marathon style! A test of stamina anddetermination, but with some training and ourfamous on-event support and hospitality, it’sachievable. Whether you’re a first time longdistance walker, an occasional endurancecompetitor, or a seasoned ultra runner –there’s a unique challenge along the ThamesPath to testyou.

C orporate Team s

Are you and your colleagues looking for achallenge? Perhaps fundraising for your charityof the year, or as a fun team building exercise.For 2015 we have our Corporate TeamHospitality Packages – for teams of 10 or morewith discounts and free places! Teams can bea mixture of walkers, runners, 100 km, 50 kmand 25 km challengers - we will put somethingtogether to make your challenge extra special- with other add on upgrades available topurchase! If you don’t wish to take on the full100km - your team can relay!

How to join…Team s & Individuals

If you tackle the challenge as a walk, you’ll beamongst many others who start out on theirown; many seasoned runners also prefer the‘solo’ option. As an ‘individual’ our teamsupports you all the way. The Thames PathChallenge is also perfect for teams of friends,family, and colleagues. Alternatively, take thechallenge on as a relay with a team of 4, witheach individual taking on a 25km section. Thiscosts £100 to register the team, with afundraising target of £700. Please see thewebsite for more details.

Teams of 5 or more all receive a free Thames Path Challenge training top!

By signing up to the challenge you are committing to fundraise aminimum sponsorship of £475 for the 100 km, £295 for the 50 km,or £175 for the 25 km challenge – your fundraising efforts will notgo unrewarded and will supply you with much needed fundraisingresources to the charity of your choice.

We’ve partnered with many of the UK’s leading charities to offeryou the flexibility and choice for who you choose to support andfundraise for - with an expected 300+ charities to choose from. Ifyou are signing up to the challenge as a team you can elect tofundraise for the same, or different charities. The full list of thecharities we are currently working with can be found on the ‘CharityPartners’ section of our website, alternatively if there is a charitycurrently not listed you would like to support you can still sign upand we will get them on board!

To sign up to the challenge as a walker, or runner you need toregister via our online booking form on our websitewww.thamespathchallenge.com

Fundraising for charity Other events!

Commitment

Distance Registration Fee(Secures your place in the challenge)

FundraisingCommitment

100 KM £49 £475

50 KM £39 £295

25 KM £29 £175

50% of the fundraising target is due to be submitted to yourcharity 6 weeks prior to the challenge, the remaining 50%four weeks after.

Check out the remaining 100km Challenge Series!

London 2 Brighton Challenge

23/24 May 2015

The original 100 km challenge! For 2015 there’s 56km & 44kmhalf-way options also. It’s a great route & a tough challenge,and more will take on the event as a walk, jog or as one of theUK’s top ultra-marathon challenges.

www.london2brightonchallenge.com

Isle of Wight Challenge

2/3 May 2015

For the first time ever tackle a full 106km circuit along thecoastline of the Isle of Wight - circumnavigating the island -walk, jog or run the route for a bank holiday weekend not to beforgotten! 54km and 32km option also available.

www.isleofwightchallenge.com

London 2 Cambridge Challenge

29/30 August 2015

New for 2015 – The London 2 Cambridge Challenge is a 100kmor 50km walk, jog or run following the River Lea out of thecapital. Starting close to the Olympic Park, enjoy this scenicroute into the countryside, before finishing in Cambridge.

www.london2cambridgechallenge.com

2/3 May

23/24 May

27/28 June

29/30 August

Grand Union Challenge

27/28 June 2015

A 100km escape from London heading northwards along theGrand Union Canal finishing at Bletchley Park - or take on 25or 50km sections of the route as a walk, jog or run - the sceneryis one of London’s best kept secrets.

www.grandunionchallenge.com