Photo: Steve Daniels, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Steve Daniels, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Henley Swim Thames Marathon
Swimming on 8 August 2027, in the United Kingdom
The Thames Marathon is an endurance swim on the River Thames from Henley-on-Thames towards Marlow. Swimmers choose from approximate distances of 5.5km, 9km or 13km, with each route following the river downstream. The full distance starts in Henley, the mid-distance at Hambleden Lock and the half marathon above Hurley; all distances finish at Higginson Park, Marlow.
- Date
- 8 August 2027
- Start
- Mill Meadows, Henley-on-Thames
- Water
- River
- Course
- 13 km
The Thames Marathon is an endurance swim on the River Thames from Henley-on-Thames towards Marlow. Swimmers choose from approximate distances of 5.5km, 9km or 13km, with each route following the river downstream. The full distance starts in Henley, the mid-distance at Hambleden Lock and the half marathon above Hurley; all distances finish at Higginson Park, Marlow.
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Hotels near Henley Swim Thames Marathon
5 stays near the start, checked for swimming · 6-9 Aug, 2 adults. Pick a base and we build the whole trip around it.
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Where to stay for Henley Swim Thames Marathon
For the Thames Marathon, base yourself near Marlow’s finish at Higginson Park. Every distance ends there after a downstream swim from Henley-on-Thames, Hambleden Lock or above Hurley. The listed stays are between 9.4 km and 15 km from the event’s centre.
Choose a base near Higginson Park in Marlow, the finish for all 3 swim distances. The start depends on your chosen route: the 13 km swim starts in Henley-on-Thames, the 9 km swim at Hambleden Lock and the 5.5 km swim above Hurley. The listed stays range from 9.4 km to 15 km from the event’s centre. Options include The Relais Henley, 9.4 km; The Bull at Wargrave, 10 km; and Handywater Cottage B&B, 11 km. FAMILY FRIENDLY ESCAPE IN ETON, COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS with Hot Tub is 14 km away, while STYLISH 3 BED COTTAGE, WALK 2 ALL SIGHTS & HIGH ST is 15 km away. Check each hotel’s location against your start and finish plans before booking.
When to book
For 8 August 2027, book once your place in the swim or your plans are confirmed. The nights before the event can go first, so sort your stay as soon as you know you need it. Check the cancellation terms before you book, especially if your plans could change.
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Henley Swim Thames Marathon: questions
What to know before you book a stay for Henley Swim Thames Marathon.
Base yourself near Higginson Park in Marlow, where every distance finishes. The listed stays are 9.4 km to 15 km from the event’s centre, so check their locations against your plans.
Book once your place or plans are confirmed. The nights before the event go first, and you should check the cancellation terms before booking.
The start depends on the distance: Henley-on-Thames for 13 km, Hambleden Lock for 9 km, and above Hurley for 5.5 km. All routes finish at Higginson Park in Marlow.
The Thames Marathon offers approximate distances of 5.5 km, 9 km and 13 km. Each route follows the River Thames downstream towards Marlow.
