The Richmond Christmas 10k & 5k
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Earn your Christmas pudding as you speed around Richmond Park in this mixed 5k and 10k event. Great for runners of all stripes, this undulating course will take you across the walkways and tracks within the park. Come for the chance to clock a late season PB or for the great festive atmosphere.
10k and 5k
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10:00am Sun 3rd Dec 2023
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Richmond, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Sheen Gate, Richmond, UK
Start times
10:00am Sun 3rd Dec 2023
10k:
10:00am | 5k:
10:00am Event summary
Here are the distances available for The Richmond Christmas 10k & 5k
10k
10km
£22 - £24
5k
5km
£18 - £20
Route information
The route will take you throughout one of London's most impressive green-spaces and along the park's internal paths and trails. Undulating in nature, this mixed terrain race remains a quick one and also passes by the key sites within the park.
Be sure to keep your eye out for the park's local deer residents who have often been spotted watching runners as they pass down Sawyers Hill.
10k participants will complete two laps of the course, with 5k just doing it once.This course will be marshalled throughout and there will be first aid on site.
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What's included
- Festive finish line goodies
- Finisher's Medal
- Chip-timed results
- Marshalled course
- First aid
How to get there
Sheen Gate, Richmond, UK
Get full directionsBy Bike
The park is accessible by both foot and cycle although it is a long walk from Richmond. The start and finish of the race is on the Mortlake and Barnes side of the park. If you choose to cycle to the event, you can leave your cycles with us at the race registration area whilst you run.
By Car
For those who wish to drive to the event, there is a car park adjacent to the race HQ and start. Remember that the car park is shared with other park users, so you’re advised to arrive as early as you can.
By Bus
There are number of buses that travel to Richmond Park which are detailed below:
- 190 Hammersmith – Richmond
- 391 Hammersmith – Richmond
- 419 Hammersmith – Richmond
- R68 Bushy Park and Richmond
Specific Northside buses are:
- 33 Hammersmith – Richmond
- 337 Richmond – Clapham Junction
- 485 Richmond – Wandsworth
By Train
There are three stations within close proximity of the park - Richmond, Mortlake and Barnes. The closest station to the start and race HQ is Mortlake and it is then a 20 minute walk from the station to the park.
Event day logistics
10:00 Races start
Please arrive at least 45 minutes before the race begins to allow time to park, register and warm up.
Age Requirements
Runners must be 15 and older to enter the 10k and 11 and older to enter the 5k event.
Race Packs
Entrants who have entered in good time will have their race packs sent in the post 10 days before event day.
Those who have entered in the 10 days before race day will collect their race pack at registration on the day of the event.
If your race pack hasn’t arrived, head to the registration desk at race HQ and you can be issued with a new one.
A full set of race instructions will be sent via email before the event.
FAQs
Where can I find results for The Richmond Christmas 10k & 5k?
The results will be published here after the race: https://www.nice-work.org.uk/races/results
How do I attach my timing chip for The Richmond Christmas 10k & 5k?
Your timing chip is incorporated into your race number and should not be removed. Please place the race number on the front of your vest/shirt and not on your leg or back.
Is there a bag drop at The Richmond Christmas 10k & 5k?
Yes, there is a bag drop however it's recommended you bring as little as possible.
What is the minimum age to enter The Richmond Christmas 10k & 5k?
The minimum age for the 10k is 15 years old. The minimum age for the 5k is 11 years old.
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