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The Richmond RUNFEST Marathon & Half Marathon
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Run through Kew Gardens to the Old Deer Park in Richmond with these scenic half marathon and marathon races. With a fully flat course, this event is perfect for beginners and experienced athletes alike. Come along for the amazing views, your exclusive event T-shirt and finisher's medal!
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Sun, 15 Sept 2024
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London, United Kingdom
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Location
The Orangery, Royal Botanic Gardens, London TW9 3AB, UK
Start times
Sunday, 15 Sept 2024
Marathon: 8:00 amHalf Marathon: 9:15 am
Event summary
Here are the distances available for The Richmond RUNFEST Marathon & Half Marathon
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£45.50 - £47.50
Marathon
26.2mi
£49.50 - £51.50
Route information
Welcome to the famous Richmond RUNFEST, where can you take on a half marathon or marathon starting in the world-renowned Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. Described as one of London's most scenic marathon routes, this is not one to miss.
You'll pass a variety of stunning architecture and scenery along the way, including Kew Gardens' 10-storey Great Pagoda, the Grade I-listed Syon House, the former residence of the Duke of Northumberland, Ham House, Richmond Palace and Teddington Lock. The route then heads towards Richmond Lock, where the terrain changes from natural paths to the Thames Path, though remaining mainly flat underfoot.
The course will end with a fantastic festival finish with live music in Old Deer Park in Richmond.
Both courses are incredibly flat meaning runners can spend less energy on climbing hills and sweeping descents, and more effort on appreciating the surrounding sights and scenery.
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What's included
- Amazing finisher's medal
- Goody bag
- Men's & women's tech T-shirt
- Music festival finish
- Spectators get free entry into Kew Gardens before 09:15
- Professionally measured and certified route
- Way-marked route
- Marshalled course
- Sweep marshals
- Friendly volunteers
- First Aid
- Course entertainment
How to get there
The Orangery, Royal Botanic Gardens, London TW9 3AB, UK
Get full directionsParking
There is a car park at Old Deer Park, which is the finish point for both races. It may be best to park here and walk up to Kew Gardens.
By Tube
Kew Gardens underground station (District line) is a short 4-minute walk from the main entrance to Kew Gardens.
Event day logistics
08:00 Marathon starts
09:15 Half Marathon starts
*RunFest advise all runners, regardless of which race they are competing in, to arrive more than 1 hour before the start of their race. Friends and family who arrive late (after 09:15) will have to pay a normal Kew Gardens ticket.
Age Restrictions
- Half Marathon: Participants must be 17 years of age and older to enter
- Marathon: Participants must 18 years of age and older to enter
Race Pack
All UK race packs will be posted via 2nd class post two weeks before the race. You should expect to receive this in the final week before the race.
Pacers
Pacers are available at the following paces for the half marathon:
- 1 hour 30 mins
- 1 hour 40 mins
- 1 hour 45 mins
- 1 hour 50 mins
- 2 hours
- 2 hours 10 mins
- 2 hours 15 mins
- 2 hours 20 mins
- 2 hours 30 mins
Pacers are available at the following paces for the marathon:
- 3 hours
- 3 hours 15 mins
- 3 hours 30 mins
- 3 hours 45 mins
- 4 hours
- 4 hours 15 mins
- 4 hours 30 mins
- 4 hours 45 mins
- 5 hours
- 5 hours 15 mins
- 5 hours 30 mins
Water Stations
There will be water stations at the following distance points for the half marathon:
- 3 miles (water)
- 7.5 miles (water & Maurten drink)
- 9.7 miles (water)
- 11.6 miles (water)
There will be water stations at the following distance points for the marathon:
- 4 miles (water)
- 8.6 miles (water & Maurten drink)
- 11.6 miles (water)
- 14.9 miles (water & Maurten drink)
- 17.5 miles (water)
- 20.1 miles (water & Maurten drink)
- 21.7 miles (water)
- 24.6 miles (water)
FAQs
Where is the start point for The Richmond RUNFEST Marathon & Half Marathon?
The start point for this event is The Orangery, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Where does the The Richmond RUNFEST Marathon & Half Marathon end?
The Richmond Marathon & Half Marathon will end at Old Deer Park.
Are there any age restrictions for The Richmond RUNFEST Marathon & Half Marathon?
Yes, you must be 17 and older to enter the Half Marathon and 18 and older to enter the Marathon.
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