SportInspired Thames200 2023

The epic Thames200 is back for 2023. Will you swim, run, cycle for UK kids in poverty?

The Thames200 is back, raising important funds to enhance the physical and mental health of deprived children in the UK through sport.  With the cost-of-living crisis, schools and families will have no choice but to cut back on grass roots sports funding, and we can help.

In 2023, all proceeds from the Thames200 will go to SportInspired, a national charity helping children living in poverty discover and enjoy their favourite sports.

 This epic event kicks off in 85 days 20 hours 38 mins 41 secs so don't miss out!

What is the Thames 200?

The Thames200 is a team triathlon designed for a range of sporting abilities, including both recreational and committed athletes alike. Over 12 hours teams will complete a 200km course consisting of swimming, running and cycling.

When and where is it?

Set in the beautiful Berkshire countryside, at Beale Park, a renowned and stunning wild swimming location. If you’re not participating, you can still enjoy the surroundings while supporting your competing friends and family.

The event is being held on Saturday 24^th June 2023, 8am - 8pm.

“With stunning  countryside as the setting, everyone’s contribution counts, bringing together highly committed athletes with those who prefer recreational sport, into outstanding teams.”

How it works

Teams choose their own strategy for who does what and in what order. Individual participants can do any number of legs, from just one in a single discipline to many across all three disciplines. Each team must complete 15 legs and 200km:

• 10 kilometres of wild swimming (5 legs of 2 kms)
• 40 kilometres of running (4 legs of 10 kms)
• 150 kilometres of cycling (6 legs of 25 kms)

12 of the 15 legs must be done consecutively, starting at 8am. The remaining 3 legs can be done at any time during the day, with 2 team members 'doubling up' (doing legs at the same time). All teams must finish by 8pm, with music and awards immediately at the end. If you finish the 200 kms & 15 legs before 8pm, you can just relax, or continue until 8pm and compete for the additional trophies of ‘Furthest Travelled Team’, or ‘Most Generous Team’.

We want every team to finish. Teams needing extra flexibility to complete the 15 legs and 200km in 12 hours, are welcome to have it. You may choose to:

1) 'Double up' on more than 3 legs.

2) Substitute 1 or more legs from 1 discipline for another (while still undertaking all 3 disciplines).

3) Accept 1 or more 'donated' legs by another team.

However you enter you are guaranteed to have a fun and challenging time while raising important funds for children in poverty.

What does the Thames200 seek to achieve?

1. With the cost-of-living crisis, schools and families will have no choice but to cut back on grass roots sports funding, and we can help fill the gap.

2. All proceeds from the Thames200 2023 will go to SportInspired, a national charity helping children living in poverty discover and enjoy their favourite sports.

Why not make a weekend of it?

You couldn’t ask for a more beautiful setting, so gather your friends, family and supporters to enjoy:

• Free camping and parking on site
• Free sports massages available throughout
• Live music and DJs
• Prizes for:
  • Fastest Team
  • Furthest Travelled Team (most legs completed in the 12 hours)
  • Most Generous Team (most legs ‘donated’ to other teams)
  • Best Team Spirit

How to participate?

• To get more information and to register click here.
• Sign up as either an individual (without a team), or register a team of up to 10 competitors
• Entry is £50 per person, and we require each participant to raise a minimum of £200