15.5 Km Route – Boat Race Eight

This long figure of 8 loop, is another flat, largely traffic free, riverside run, that covers the route of the famous Oxford and Cambridge boat race. You could start this pretty much anywhere, with Barnes Bridge or Hammersmith being the most obvious points to join.

If you start at Barnes, take the river trail from Barnes Bridge, along the southside of the Thames, passing the brewery at Mortlake just before heading up and across Chiswick Bridge.

Drop down the steps, pass the rowing school and follow the river path all the way back to Barnes Bridge.
Cross at Barnes Bridge, back onto the south bank and run along the river towards Hammersmith Bridge.

Continue running under Hammersmith Bridge, along the river trail to Putney Bridge. Cross here and head back along the north side, through Fulham Palace gardens and head back towards Hammersmith Bridge. Carry on through Furnival gardens and along the swanky Chiswick riverside streets, finishing back at Barnes Bridge

The map image shows the Boat Race Loop without the crossover at Barnes Bridge.

This run forms the foundation of a marathon training schedule as it can be easily extended for the weekend long run.