Walk, Jog or Run it!

When: 13-14 September 2025

A challenge event you can take on at your pace. The Thames Path Ultra Challenge invites you to walk, jog or run a distance of your choice, along a signed route, with free food and drink at regular rest stops, plus support including medics, marshals and massage. Get the ‘Ultra Challenge’ support & hospitality all the way – helping you to push yourself further and achieve something really special for Sands.

The full Thames Path Ultra Challenge 100km follows England’s greatest river, from Putney Bridge past Hampton Court to Runnymede of Magna Carta fame at 50km, then on past wonderful historic scenery all the way to Henley. then on through

Windsor and wonderful historic scenery all the way to Henley – and will test spirit & determination but is totally achievable with good preparation and the Ultra Challenge support. With 75km, 50km, 25km and 10km challenge options also available - there's a challenge here for everyone – and you can join as an individual or as a team of friends / family.

You may have to dig deep at times, you’ll meet new friends along the way, and the journey will be unforgettable! As you cross the finish line, you’ll get a big welcome from the cheer squad, a glass of fizz, t-shirt, and a special medal to celebrate your achievement.

As Sands are an official partner on this event, you get a 25% discount on the ‘Full Sponsorship’ registration fee when signing up to support us. 

Sign Options

Get 25% off registration fee when you signup for Sands!

100km Challenge

Charity Sponsorship Reg Fee: £50, Minimum Sponsorship: £575

Mixed Funding Reg Fee: £110, Minimum Sponsorship: £330

Own Place Reg Fee: £199. 

75km Challenge 

Charity Sponsorship Reg Fee: £45, Minimum Sponsorship: £475

Mixed Funding Reg Fee: £90, Minimum Sponsorship: £270

Own Place Reg Fee: £169. 

50km Challenge 

Charity Sponsorship Reg Fee: £40, Minimum Sponsorship: £375

Mixed Funding Reg Fee: £75, Minimum Sponsorship: £270

Own Place Reg Fee: £139. 

25km Challenge

Charity Sponsorship Reg Fee: £30, Minimum Sponsorship: £275

Mixed Funding Reg Fee: £50, Minimum Sponsorship: £150

Own Place Reg Fee: £89. 

10km Challenge

Charity Sponsorship Reg Fee: £20, Minimum Sponsorship: £100

Mixed Funding Reg Fee: £22.50, Minimum Sponsorship: £70

Own Place Reg Fee: £39. 

Charity Sponsorship or Mixed Funding option will need to raise at least 50% of their minimum sponsorship target 4 weeks before the Thames Path Challenge goes ahead, to secure their entry.

As part of Team Sands you'll receive 

• Warm Sands welcome with fundraising ideas and training tips.
• Supportive team emails to help you reach your fundraising goals.
• A free Sands technical t-shirt.
• Once in a lifetime experience which will help save babies' lives and support anyone affected by the death of a baby. 

Sands want to ensure that everyone affected by the loss of a baby gets the support they need and deserve when facing the toughest of time.  We want to campaign for change and support research so that fewer babies die and so that fewer families experience the pain of losing a baby.

We all know someone who has lost a baby. So please join Team Sands and help us continue to be there for them. 

''It was an incredible day and an epic challenge. I am so proud to have raised money for Sands and I hope it goes someway to helping families in a way that I was helped.'' 

Sands Ultra Challenge Participant, 2024
 

Through taking on this atmospheric challenges, you will raise much needed funds to help us save babies' lives and support bereaved families. Thank you. 

If you have any questions, simply get in touch with us by emailing teamsands@sands.org.uk or calling 020 3897 6092