The race is on as 160 Clearcoursers are taking part in this year’s Race the Thames to raise money for deserving causes.

Race the Thames 2023

Alongside 19 other teams from across the ClearCourse Group, plus countless more from around the UK, our team will virtually race the length of the river Thames. That is a grand total of 346km (215 miles) split between eight – no mean feat! 

Competitors can get their mileage done anywhere via a range of activities; from rowing, running and cycling to more unusual methods using pogo sticks and space hoppers. The race begins on Friday 27^th January at 3pm and ends a week later (or when every team has reached the estuary). 

Vital Fundraising

As well as being a fun competition to help us get fit in January, the race exists to help raise funds for fantastic causes. It is organised by London Youth Rowing, a charity committed to providing enriching opportunities for young people in several locations across the UK. Their mission is to:

• Encourage disadvantaged young people to be active, and improve their physical, social and mental wellbeing
• Help develop crucial life skills, which are necessary for success in the classroom and the workplace
• Enable young people to participate in the unique sport, regardless of background, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, disability or ability
• Nurture determination and success in a new generation

Along with raising funds for London Youth Rowing, our team will also be supporting Breast Cancer Now, Rowans Hospice, Katharine House Hospice and Macmillan Cancer Support.

You can join us on our journey by donating to our team’s fundraising page.

We wish everyone the best of luck!