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Event

Trek

Date

10 October 2026

Location

London

Fundraising Target

£260.00

Thames Footpath Challenge

Challenge Yourself to an epic 42km journey through London, following the Thames Path from Hampton Court and trekking a marathon distance to Millenium Bridge!

Event

Trek

Date

10 October 2026

Location

London

Fundraising target

£260.00

Registration fee

£45.00

Distance

42km
River Thames footpath on a sunny day.

Take on a scenic adventure with the Thames Footpath Challenge

How to take part

Register

Registration is £45 per person. There are then two fundraising options you can choose from a minimum sponsorship option or you can choose to self fund your challenge. 

If you choose the minimum sponsorship option, you pledge to raise £260 for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and the charity will pay your challenge costs. If you choose the self funder option, you will pay the event organisers, Charity Challenge the challenge costs of £125 five weeks before the event. When you self-fund there is no minimum target but we hope you will try and raise as much as you can for the amazing work of The Royal Marsden.

For full details of prices, check out the Thames Footpath Challenge webpage which explains each option available to you for this challenge. 

Fundraise

You will have a dedicated member of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity team on hand to help you with advice and tips on fundraising. We will be there for you every step of the way!

Get ready for the day

Our partners at Charity Challenge will provide everything you need to help get you trek ready including training plans and discounts for any new gear you might need to purchase.

Take on the path for The Royal Marsden!

Join us in 2026 and take on the Thames Footpath Challenge!

The Thames Footpath route

  1. Start near Hampton Court and passing the gorgeous Teddington Lock.
  2. Walk past the historic green space of Old Deer Park and Kew Gardens.
  3. After passing upmarket Chiswick and Barnes, you’ll continue through Putney and Wandsworth to the beautiful Battersea Park.
  4. Head over the bridge to pass right next to the iconic Houses of Parliament. 
  5. Next, you’ll head through the hubbub of the South Bank, where you’ll see the famous sight of Millennium Bridge welcoming you to your finish point.
Thames Footpath photographed on a sunny day with a line of trekkers walking next to the river Thames.

What's included when I join Team Marsden?

  • Your very own Royal Marsden Cancer Charity t-shirt to wear on the day.
  • A 12.5% discount at Cotswold Outdoor, Snow and Rock and Runners need.
  • Support and fundraising advice from a dedicated member of staff at The Royal Marsden and training support via your charity challenge account.
  • On the day you will also receive a well deserved medal to celebrate your achievement!
  • Access to our fun, friendly, and supportive online community in the Team Marsden Challenge Events Facebook Group.
RMCC trekker smiling at the camera whilst holding onto the Thames Path sign, holding her arm out, whilst standing in front of the river Thames.