Battersea Park Running Festival Presented by Science in Sport October 2025
Sat, Oct 18, 2025, 9:00 am
Battersea Park, London
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Officially the world's flattest marathon, the Battersea Park Running Festival provides the perfect setting for a personal best time. Enjoy the picturesque surroundings that will keep you distracted as you race around the courses. As always with RunThrough, there will be themed medals and a great atmosphere.
Marathon, Marathon + Event T-shirt (+£12), Half Marathon, and 5 more
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Sat, Oct 18, 2025
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Where and when
Location
Battersea Park, London SW11 4NJ, UK
Start times
Saturday, Oct 18, 2025
Marathon: 9:00 AMMarathon + Event T-shirt (+£12): 9:00 AMHalf Marathon: 9:00 AMHalf Marathon + Event T-Shirt (£12): 9:00 AM5k Track Race: 9:00 AM5k Track Race + Event T-Shirt (£12): 9:00 AMGroup of 6 Booking: 9:00 AM1km Junior Race: 12:00 PM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Battersea Park Running Festival Presented by Science in Sport October 2025
Marathon
26.2mi
10 Loops
£42
1km Junior Race
1km
£5
Marathon + Event T-shirt (+£12)
26.2mi
£54
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£38
Route information
This marathon course is totally flat, offering the perfect opportunity to push for a PB. The route starts at the Millenium Area and follows 10 laps of the park, before finishing on the Athletics Track, under the iconic RunThrough Gantry. The Half Marathon will be the same course, but 5 laps!
If you’re looking for a fast 5k, then look no further - the 5k Track race will be taking place on the Millennium Arena track. Take on 12.5 Laps of the track to perfectly pace that 5k pb.
What's included
- Unique themed medal
- Aid stations and post-race snacks
- Marked and marshalled route
- Chip timing
- Event photography
How to get there
Battersea Park, London SW11 4NJ, UK
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There are a number of buses that drop you on the outskirts of the park, as well as Battersea station which is a short walk from the start of the race.
Event day logistics
09:00 All runs starts
15:00 Cut-off time
Race Packs
Race Packs must be collected on the day of the event, before the start of your race, from registration. Please be aware that you will not receive anything in the post.
Age Requirements
- 18 and over on race day for the Marathon
- 17 and over on race day for the Half Marathon
- 11 and over on race day for the 5k Track Race
Refreshments
There will be a water station available on every lap of the course and at the finish where there will be water and post-race goodies.
FAQs
When should I arrive at the RunThrough Battersea Park Running Festival?
You should arrive at least 45 minutes before the start of the race to allow time to register and warm up.
How old must I be to enter the RunThrough Battersea Park Running Festival?
All runners must be aged 18 or older in order to take part in the marathon; 17+ for the half marathon and 11+ for the 5k.
Do I need to attend registration on the day of the RunThrough Battersea Park Running Festival?
Yes, you will need to attend registration in order to collect your race number.
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