For a flat out-and-back this was actually more challenging then I expected due to the varied terrain. And the weather, but that just added to the experience. Thanks for a great day, I’m planning to come again next year.

Route: was scenic with natural beauty
Accuracy of course: My GPS showed the FM was 43.2 kms, i have also checked the earlier reviews which mentioned the same. I think you should correct this.
Hospitality and water stations: Water stations at every 5 kms was good with good amount electrolytes, gels, bars, etc.
Finish line: You should provide some snacks at the finish line in a bag.
Baggage counter: Well managed
Registration counter: well managed
Route markings: There were some diversions where there were no markings. You could have kept volunteers at that place of kept the markings.
Medical: At the finish line i was not able to find reli sprays, which is a must at the finish line.
Overall a good experience.

The only things I would say could be improve were the turning points were a bit anticlimactic without a loop, and the last 3k you had to run past the finish line with everyone celebrating and collecting their medals and run really far down to come back again - should have just ran further up the other way to Kew and come back straight to the finish rather than past the finish line - again a bit anticlimactic and torturous at that point in the run! But the army guys on the drinks stalls were amazing and really friendly!

It says on your notes that there is space for 120 cars in the car park. However, we were asked to move as there were no spaces for runners. Fortunately my husband was dropping me off but had I been driving that would have added to the stress.

Thank you

I’ve done this route 3x times, twice as mara and once as half. Always a great mix of super friendly runners and camaraderie. Strongly recommend if it’s your marathon duck or your 500th.

Aid stations were well run and supported

Excellent feed stations, helpful and enthusiastic volunteers. Good facilities for spectators at the Y. A great day out!

Liked the cups with electrolytes - seemed to go down better than water.
The towpath is now better around Ham, but still a bit rough in other places. Also a bit narrow, but the smaller field meant this wasn't a big issue.

First Thames Meander and happy overall with the organisation and atmosphere. Only downside was that there were no distance markers, even one half way would have been extremely helpful. Drinks/snacks at the finish would have been better placed on the opposite side of the track. Crossing in front of runners who still had 5k to go was a shame.
Excellent work from the people who organised the registration and sorted all the bags!!

Runners at the back could not hear the briefing

Many runners wore headphones and I was under the impression these were not allowed, otherwise I would have had mine

I did enjoy it though and it was lovely to be back in my hometown

Why no parking at the venue and no mile markers?

Why were cups being reused? That is not good. I drank then I put my cup down and the young person just picked it up and refilled and put it in a tray. Shocking. Next time I will run with my own cup. I am shocked they think this is acceptable. Not a good health and safety thing. Other than that thanks for a great event. Cant complain about anything. Cheers!

Some mile points would be nice