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Sunday 30 October 2022 • 8.30am
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We organise the River Thames Half Marathon every October in the
lead up to the New York and Florence marathons.
The beautiful Surrey town of Walton-on-Thames beckons runners on 30th October 2022 for a flat, fast, scenic and largely traffic free race.
Ideal for those looking for a PB or completing their first half marathon.
As well as the lovely course, runners like the enthusiastic and friendly marshals, the efficient organisation and the bespoke medal and well stocked goody bag. After the race, you will be able to download a free race certificate with your personalised finish time on it.
Now in its sixth year, the start and finish are at spectacular Walton Bridge, Surrey. The route follows the River Thames towpath and roads to the south west of London. It is a perfect preparation event if you are running a late autumn marathon or you just want the challenge of completing a half marathon.
See our Course Video Here
The River Thames Half Marathon in pictures
See what our runners have to say
Many thanks for a wonderful race - really well organised and a fab route.
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We came all the way from Swansea - we loved it !! Great run !! We will be back.
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Excellent race as ever (my 4th) - and much preferred the new route
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We came all the way from Swansea - we loved it !! Great run !! We will be back.
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Excellent race as ever (my 4th) - and much preferred the new route
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Many thanks for a wonderful race - really well organised and a fab route.
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Excellent race as ever (my 4th) - and much preferred the new route
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Many thanks for a wonderful race - really well organised and a fab route.
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We came all the way from Swansea - we loved it !! Great run !! We will be back.
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Prizes will be awarded to the first three men and women; first W35, M40, W45, M50. There are also spot prizes courtesy of Bodymechanics Physiotherapy.
There’s ample free and cheap (£1) parking close to the start in Walton-on-Thames town centre as well as several cafes and bars to celebrate your achievement after!
1 – Inside the first mile, you will run past the first of several farms on the race route.
2 – Molesey lock at about 9 miles with Hampton Court Bridge in the background.
3 – Molesey Boat Club has been on the towpath since 1866. Over the years, several Olympians have trained there.
4 – Hurst Park at about 9.5 miles. It is one of England's oldest sporting venues and was used in the 18th and 19th centuries for cricket, prizefighting and other sports.
5 – Sunbury lock at 5 and 12 miles.
6 – Swans outside The Anglers pub at about 2.8 and 12.8 miles.
7 – It's very difficult to find a half marathon route that is completely flat. This is the 'hill' on the
River Thames Half Marathon at 3 and 13 miles!
8 – The race finishes at Walton Bridge, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey opened in July 2013.
9 – The Ferry in Molesey
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The History of the Course
The route passes Molesey cricket pitch. This picture is from 1780 — at East Molesey Cricket Club.
The race finishes at Walton Bridge — in Walton-on-Thames.
Hurst Park Race Course, open from 1890 to 1962 — at Hurst Park.
Hurst Meadow (Minor)
First World War Memorial in East Molesey. This is the point the race route transfers from road to towpath. — in East Molesey.
Just after 5 miles, the race passes what used to be Hurst Park Race Course 1890 to 1962. The gates remain today.
The course goes along Hurst Road, hopefully the water won't be quite as deep on race day!
The race finishes at Walton Bridge. This picture shows the first one in 1754.
The race route passes the home of Olympic Silver medalist Sonia O'Sullivan.
Moulsey Hurst at about 7 miles. It is one of England's oldest sporting venues and was used in the 18th and 19th centuries for cricket, prizefighting and other sports.
Ash Island
Sunbury lock
Molesey Boat Club has been on the towpath since 1866. Over the years, several Olympians have trained there.
The towpath at Molesey, early 20th century.
Towpath at 6 miles
Molesey lock
If you look to the right at about half way, you'll be able to see Garrick's Villa and Temple. Photo taken in 1783.
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