Thames Meander Spring

Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts HQ, Douglas House Meadow, Richmond, TW10 7AH

Overall Rating

4.6/ 5

653 reviews
Would you recommend it to others? Yes
How did you rate the scenery? 4/5
How did you rate the atmosphere? 4/5
How did you rate the organisation? 4/5
Do you think this was friendly to beginners? Yes

Anonymous

Fun

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2019
Anonymous

Sorely Lacking

No mile markers - I realise there were two events but there are ways to differentiate between the two in signs. Not enough water stations. Toilet paper ran out in the portaloos. The FAQ mentions showers but not that they are communal. Therefore, given all that, it was not value for money and not a race that I would do again.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2019
Anonymous

Magic

Loved it. My first marathon. Travelled from Cornwall ....well worth it. Thanks to all the organisers and helpers

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2019
Anonymous

Good event

For the half marathon the turning point at Kingston 20km should be at the beginning of the race Not the end. It’s a bit downbeat running past the finish at the end.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Mar 2019
Anonymous

What a lovely and friendly Thames-side run!

Thanks for all the excellent organization.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Nov 2018
Anonymous

Excellent except... Where are the results??

Brilliant event again David. One question... No full set of results on hermes or eventrac Web pages and can't see past results which us a bit of a confusing as 100 marathon need evidence for those of us hopefully heading towards that goal?

Reviewed using Eventrac, Nov 2018
Anonymous

Great for beginners, flat and fast for the competitors and a real pleasure for all. Many thanks.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Nov 2018
Anonymous

Great event that I run most years

Reviewed using Eventrac, Nov 2018
Anonymous

Excellent as usual

Reviewed using Eventrac, Nov 2018
Anonymous

Great location, well organised fast course

Runners need to not run in clusters as people need to pass and it makes it awkward for the general public who also have every right to be out enjoying this beautiful Thameside path

Reviewed using Eventrac, Nov 2018
Anonymous

Fast, flat and friendly

Reviewed using Eventrac, Nov 2018
Anonymous

A fun day out

Running back past the finish line was a tough ask (changed since the last time I ran the event) but I understand the reason for the change. Some water at the end (separate from aid station on the course) would have helped as I felt we were getting in the way. On the whole very friendly and well managed, thanks.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Nov 2018
Anonymous

Great event, thoroughly enjoyable

Reviewed using Eventrac, Nov 2018
Anonymous

A good well run event with great aid station spreads!

Only sour point was having to go look for own bag in tent as attendant was too busy on phone.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Aug 2018
Anonymous

A fun way to spend a Saturday.

It would be nice if the final loop around the park could be removed. Can the turn around point be extended a little further or could we cross a bridge and run along the other side of the river for a while?

Reviewed using Eventrac, Aug 2018
Anonymous

Excellent as always!

Reviewed using Eventrac, Aug 2018
Anonymous

small but well organised, very nice flat route along the river good for beginners who don't need a lot of cheering on

Reviewed using Eventrac, Aug 2018
Anonymous

Lovely run along the river

Better PA system required at the start

Reviewed using Eventrac, Aug 2018
Anonymous

Leafy run along the river

Shared, narrow paths made for some negotiated access but was rarely a problem. Flat track, well supported

Reviewed using Eventrac, Aug 2018
Anonymous

Great event! Well organised, easy to park, flat and scenic.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Aug 2018