Richmond Runfest - Half & 10k
Sat, Sep 11, 2021
The Orangery, London
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Race in one of London's most scenic running events with the Richmond Runfest. With distances for all, this event is great for all levels and the course will wind along the river Thames taking you through the picturesque Kew Gardens. Come for the epic setting or for the chance to clock a PB.
Kew Gardens 10K and Half Marathon
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Sat, Sep 11, 2021 - Sun, Sep 12, 2021
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London, United Kingdom
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Location
The Orangery, Royal Botanic Gardens, London TW9 3AB, UK
Start times
Kew Gardens 10K: TBC
Half Marathon: TBC
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Richmond Runfest - Half & 10k
Half Marathon
21.1km
free
Kew Gardens 10K
10km
free
Half Marathon
21.1km
free
Kew Gardens 10K
10km
free
Route information
THE COURSES
This is one of London's quickest and flattest courses and a real opportunity for those who are looking to clock a PB.
Richmond 5K & Mile races - All grass in Old Deer Park
Kew Gardens 10K – All road apart from 100 metres of grass at the start and finish.
Half Marathon – Mixed surfaces: road, towpath and grass. Please run with caution on the towpath as the underfoot is uneven. We will put caution signs out in particularly bad areas but please aware generally. This race is not a road race and runners are to expect uneven paths.
If there is rain before the event please expect puddles and mud especially along the towpath.
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What's included
- An amazing medal is rewarded to every finisher
- Receive a quality NIKE tech souvenir t-shirt including a Banksy inspired skyline of Kew Gardens
- London's flattest 10k - Male course record: Chris Thompson 28:58, Female course record: Jo Pavey 32:47 *see course profile below
- The only chance to run inside the beautiful World Heritage Site - Kew Gardens.
- Free beer at the end!
- We have female and male cut t-shirts
- Post race live music
- Course entertainment!
- Baggage drop (inside the Nash Conservatory) - There are only two Nash Conservatories ever built. The other one is the Queen's swimming pool in Buckingham Palace!
- Free entry for supporters into Kew Gardens* (rrp is £15 per person)- great family day out with the new Kids' playground!
How to get there
The Orangery, Royal Botanic Gardens, London TW9 3AB, UK
Get full directionsLOCATIONS
Kew Gardens 10k, Marathon & Half Marathon: Royal Botanic Gardens, London TW9 3AB, UK
Richmond 5k, Kids Mile Race & Family Mile: Old Deer Park (next to Pools on the Park Leisure Centre), Twickenham Rd, Richmond TW9 2SF.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT:
Please take weekend public transport timetables and delays into consideration. There are facilities in Kew Gardens serving hot drinks and food so come early and enjoy the surroundings before your run.
Parking is unavailable at Kew Gardens and we strongly advise participants to travel to Kew Gardens via public transport. If you are driving, we suggest you park in Richmond and travel to the start via public transport (bus/ train) or on foot.
Suggested car park is next to Richmond Station
NCP car park - Richmond Station, Drummond Place, Kew Road, Richmond, TW9 1DN
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FAQs
Where can I find results for the Richmond RunFest?
Results will be posted at richmondrunfest.co.uk/event-info/race-results/
Is the Richmond RunFest family-friendly?
Definitely. There's a kid's mile on Saturday, and a family mile on Sunday.
At what time does the Richmond RunFest start?
Kew Gardens 10k: Saturday 14th September, 8:30, Graze Richmond SUNDOWN 5k: Saturday 14th September, 19:00, Kids' Mile/500m: Saturday 14th September, between 14:00 and 16:30, Richmond Marathon: Sunday 15th September, 8:00, Richmond Half Marathon: Sunday 15th September, 8:55
Are there any age restrictions?
Unfortunately, yes. The following age restrictions exist: Marathon: ages 18+, Half Marathon: ages 17+, 10km: ages 15+, 5km: ages 13+, Kids races: ages 5-16
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