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13-14 SEPTEMBER 2014 The Thames Path National Trail is unique; varied & beautiful scenery, steeped in history - and a superb backdrop for an exceptional festival of endurance challenges.

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! WALK IT.

Most will walk it, some will jog parts of it, and quite a few will run the challenge. However tackle the Thames Path Challenge, and whatever your distance, you ll be fully supported by our team!

2 13-14 SEPTEMBER 2014 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 3rd year - in September 2014 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! WALK IT. JOG IT. RUN IT. Your Challenge. Your Way. Join as a team of friends, colleagues or family and support each other, or on your own and meet fellow challengers along the way. Most will walk it, some will jog parts of it, and quite a few will run the challenge. However tackle the Thames Path Challenge, and whatever your distance, you ll be fully supported by our team! Push yourself in 2014, go further than you ve done before! BRAND NEW CHALLENGE FOR 2014 Multiple walk and run options across a choice of three distances! I haven t been able to get that smile off my face ever since I got through to the finish line. Amazing experience - unforgettable! Thames Path Challenger

the route 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.

Our challenge heads upstream from Putney Bridge to Runnymede of Magana Carta fame, then on past some wonderful scenery to Henley.

Runners may be occasional marathon ers looking to go further, or seasoned ultra competitors out for a quick time.

3 the route 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 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! 100 km Putney Bridge to Henley. Continuous 24 hour endurance Walk or ultra marathon Run! 50 km Option 1 Putney Bridge to Runnymede. Walk or marathon plus Run - Option 2 Runnymede to Henley. Walk or marathon plus Run - Option 3 Runnymede to Henley. An overnight Moonlight Walk - Sat evening start 25 km Option 1 Putney Bridge to Hampton. Walk or 1/2 marathon+ Run - Option 2 Hampton to Runnymede. Walk only - Option 3 Runnymede to Cookham. Walk or 1/2 marathon+ Run - Option 4 Cookham to Henley. Walk only - Sunday morning start What s included Here are just a few of the things we lay on a throughout the route which will ensure you have the best chance of completing your challenge and attaining your goal 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 12.5 km, with toilets, FREE hot / cold drinks & snacks. FREE - BBQ 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 you 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 finishes 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!

How to join Walk, Jog or Run It! Most will walk it at their own pace, quite a few will jog parts of it, and some will run the full ultra-marathon style!

Whether you re a first time long distance walker, an occasional endurance competitor, or a seasoned ultra runner there s a unique challenge along the Thames Path to test you.

As an individual our team supports you all the way.

4 How to join Walk, Jog or Run It! Most will walk it at their own pace, quite a few will jog parts of it, and some will run the full ultra-marathon style! A test of stamina and determination, but with some training and our famous on-event support and hospitality, it s achievable. Whether you re a first time long distance walker, an occasional endurance competitor, or a seasoned ultra runner there s a unique challenge along the Thames Path to test you. Teams & Individuals If you tackle the challenge as a walk, you ll be amongst many others who start out on their own; many seasoned runners also prefer the solo option. As an individual our team supports you all the way. The Thames Path Challenge is perfect for teams of friends, family, colleagues with special deals for corporate groups; supporting each other, training together beforehand. Teams of 5 or more all receive a free Thames Path Challenge training top! Corporate Teams Are you and your colleagues looking for a challenge? Perhaps fundraising for your charity of the year, or as a fun team building exercise. New for 2014 we have introduced Corporate Team Hospitality Packages for teams of 10 or more with discounts and free places! Teams can be a mixture of walkers, runners, 100 km, 50 km and 25 km challengers - we will put something together to make your challenge extra special - with other add on upgrades available to purchase!

5 Fundraising for charity By signing up to the challenge you are committing to fundraise a minimum sponsorship of 375 for the 100 km, 250 for the 50 km, or 145 for the 25 km challenge your fundraising efforts will not go unrewarded and will supply you with much needed fundraising resources to the charity of your choice. We ve partnered with many of the UK s leading charities to offer you the flexibility and choice for who you choose to support and fundraise for - with an expected 300+ charities to choose from. If you are signing up to the challenge as a team you can elect to fundraise for the same, or different charities. The full list of the charities we are currently working with can be found on the Charity Partners section of our website, alternatively if there is a charity currently not listed you would like to support you can still sign up and we will get them on board! To sign up to the challenge as a walker, or runner you need to register via our online booking form on our website Please check for any discount offers on the below! Commitment Distance Registration Fee (Secures your place in the challenge) 100 KM KM KM Fundraising Commitment 50% of the fundraising target is due to be submitted to your charity 6 weeks prior to the challenge, the remaining 50% 4 weeks after. Other events! Check out our other events within the 100 km challenge series for 2014! 24/25 May /29 June /24 August 2014 London 2 Brighton Challenge 24/25 May 2014 The original 100 km challenge! For 2014 a new 56 km half-way option also. It s a great route & a tough challenge, and more will take on the event as a walk, jog or as one of the UK s top ultra-marathon challenges. For full information and to sign up, visit: Grand Union Challenge 28/29 June 2014 A 100 km escape from London heading northwards along the Grand Union Canal finishing at Bletchley Park - or take on 25 or 50 km sections of the route as a walk, jog or run - the scenery is one of London s best kept secrets. Isle of Wight Challenge 23/24 August 2014 For the first time ever tackle a full 106 km circuit along the coastline of the Isle of Wight - circumnavigating the island - walk, jog or run the route for a bank holiday weekend not to be forgotten! 56 km option also available. To sign up to the challenge today, visit our website for full information or if you have any questions or queries, please contact the team on info@thamespathchallenge.com or call us on

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May www.london2brightonchallenge.com 2014 24-25 May 24-25 May 2014 The London 2 Brighton Challenge is now one of the UK s greatest endurance events. Most will walk the 100km; some will jog it, and many will