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Hampton Court Palace Running Festival Presented by Voltarol October 2027

Name: Hampton Court Palace Running Festival Presented by Voltarol October 2027
Start: 2027-10-16T23:00:00Z
End: 2027-10-16T23:00:00Z
Location: Hampton Ct Way, Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9AU, UK

Sun, Oct 17, 2027, 9:00 am

Hampton Ct Way, Molesey

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About

Join us for the Hampton Court Palace Running Festival on Sunday 17th October 2027

Take on a memorable race day at the Hampton Court Palace Running Festival, set within the iconic grounds of Hampton Court Palace and along the beautiful Thames Path. With a flat, multi-terrain course, this event blends historic surroundings with a scenic and rewarding running experience.

Half Marathon, RunThrough Foundation, 10K, and 1 more

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Sun, Oct 17, 2027

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Molesey, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location

Hampton Ct Way, Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9AU, UK

Start times

Sunday, Oct 17, 2027

Half Marathon: 9:00 AMRunThrough Foundation: 9:00 AM10K: 9:00 AMJunior: 12:00 PM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Hampton Court Palace Running Festival Presented by Voltarol October 2027

Half Marathon

13.1mi

£41

RunThrough Foundation

13.1mi

£80

10K

10km

£36

Junior

1km

free

Route information

Choose from the 10K and Half Marathon and enjoy running through the regal palace grounds, riverside paths, and surrounding parkland. The route offers a unique combination of palace gardens and Thames-side scenery, creating one of the most picturesque race settings in the country.

Start Time

09:00 am - 10k

09:00 am - Half Marathon

12:00 pm - Junior

Race End

12:30 am

What's included

Unique Themed Medal
Free Official Race Photos
Chip-Timed Results
Post-Race Goodies

How to get there

Hampton Ct Way, Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9AU, UK

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PARKING/TRAVEL

By Train

35 minutes from London Waterloo – calling at Vauxhall, Clapham Junction, Earlsfield, Wimbledon, Raynes Park, New Malden, Berrylands, Surbiton and Thames Ditton before arriving at Hampton Court. Trains run every half an hour.

You could also get a train to Kingston and then a bus (111, 216 or 411) from there to Hampton Court Gardens, or a train to Richmond and the R68 bus to Hampton Court.

The service is run by South West Trains. Information on planned engineering works is on their website Southwest Trains.

Hampton Court is in Zone 6 and you can use Oyster Pay as You Go on trains to Hampton Court.

By Bus

Bus routes from Kingston: 111*, 216*, 411*, 461, 513.

From Richmond: R68*

*These services accept Oyster cards, LT cards, bus passes, Travelcards, Freedom Passes and Saver Tickets.

By Taxi

Visitors arriving by taxi may drop off at the gates. There is a mini-cab firm at Hampton Court station for those wishing to go home by taxi.

By Car

The palace postcode is KT8 9AU.

Hampton Court Palace is located on the A308 and is well signposted from all the major local roads; drivers should follow the brown tourist attraction road signs.

From the M25 take either exit 10 on to the A307 or exit 12 on to the A308. The palace is also accessible via the A3 and then the A309.

Event day logistics

Start Time

09:00 am - 10k

09:00 am - Half Marathon

Race End

12:30 pm

CUT-OFF

3 hours

MINIMUM AGES

Half Marathon - 17 years and above

10k - 15 years and above

BAGGAGE

We will have a secure marquee where you can leave your baggage. We recommend you bring as little baggage as possible. Your baggage tag is attached to your race number, you simply tear it off and attach to your bag. To collect, show your number to our staff and they will help you find your baggage.

TOILETS

There will be portable toilets within the Event Village and on course at the halfway point.

REFRESHMENTS

There will be water provided at the 5k point of the race, and there will also be water available at the finish along with your post race goodies and medal.

RESULTS

Results will be available here immediately after the race.

PICTURES

We will have an official photographer at the event, please check out our photos page after the race.

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