Ultra Running Hub Kingston, United Kingdom · Sunday, August 9, 2026
MTC Thames Challenge Stage 4 (Richmond Ultra)
Calculated from 53 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.7 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (184mi/4stages) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, August
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 66 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 184mi/4stages | 3 | Hywel Thomas · 38:40:00 | Melissa Montague · 41:23:00 |
| 2024 | 184mi/4stages | 4 | Justin Montague · 27:42:00 | Melissa Montague · 36:30:00 |
| 2023 | 184mi/4stages | 3 | Justin Montague · 29:04:00 | Melissa Montague · 39:14:00 |
| 2022 | 184mi/4stages | 4 | Justin Montague · 30:07:00 | Melissa Montague · 47:47:00 |
| 2019 | 184mi/4stages | 2 | Mick Foy · 44:38:00 | Sophie Clarke · 42:48:00 |
| 2018 | 184mi/4stages | 5 | Robert Woolley · 31:26:00 | Allie Bailey · 41:12:00 |
| 2017 | 181mi/4stages | 1 | Michael Brehe · 39:45:00 | — |
| 2016 | 181mi/4stages | 4 | Steven James · 37:34:00 | — |
| 2015 | 184mi/4stages | 4 | Jean-Louis Vidal · 34:48:00 | Marie Doke · 44:21:00 |
| 2014 | 184mi/4stages | 2 | Toby Maidment · 55:37:00 | — |
The field shrank 25% between 2024 (4) and 2025 (3). 67% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (184mi/4stages) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 53 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 53 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 53 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 53 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 53 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The MTC Thames Challenge Stage 4 (Richmond Ultra) is a 53-kilometer stage race, one of four stages following England’s longest river path for a total of 184 miles from the Thames source to the Thames Barrier. This 50k event, organised by Ultra Running Ltd, has been held since 2014 and takes place in August. The 2025 edition saw 3 finishers.
With an entry fee of £80, this race has a smaller field than 4% of its 2649 peer 50k races. The 2026 edition is scheduled for August 9.
Similar races
Other Stage race trail ultras, closest in distance first.