Hampton Court Half Marathon

Event HQ

The Pavilion
1 Atwell Place
Thames Ditton
Surrey
KT7 0NE
UK

Car parks

• Southbank Car Park, Long Ditton, KT7 0UD – 50 places (9 minute walk)

  The Southbank Car Park is 0.5 miles from the race start at Giggs Hill Green, which is approx. a 9 minute walk. This Car Park is free on Sundays.

• Ashley Road Car Park, Thames Ditton, KT7 0NH – 50 places (7 minute walk)

  The Ashley Road Car Park is 0.4 miles from the race start at Giggs Hill Green, which is approx. a 7 minute walk. This Car Park is free on Sundays.

• Esher Station – 270 places (28 minute walk)

  The Esher Station Car Park is 1.3 miles from the race start at Giggs Hill Green, which is approx. a 26 minute walk. This Car Park is £4 all day on Sundays.

• Hampton Court Station – 200 places (28 minute walk)

  The Hampton Court Station Car Park is 1.4 miles from the race start at Giggs Hill Green, which is approx. a 28 minute walk. This Car Park is £4 all day on Sundays. Maybe park here and get a train one stop to Thames Ditton or a bus.

• Surbiton Station (Glenbuck Rd Car Park) – 200 places

  The Surbiton Station Car Park is 1.5 miles from the race start at Giggs Hill Green, which is approx. a 30 minute walk. This Car Park is £4 all day on Sundays. Or jump on the K3 outside the station and get off at Mayfield close which is then just a 10 min walk from Giggs Hill Green.

Overview

Flat multi-surface terrain with 2miles of good gravel path. Professionally measured and certified. No hills!

Runners enjoy an initial closed road loop around the picturesque village of Thames Ditton, pass through the historic Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames ancient marketplace, follow the iconic 3-mile stretch of the Barge Walk beside the Thames, and reach the magnificent Hampton Court Palace after 10 miles. The route follows closed roads, pavement, pedestrian/cycle track, riverside way, and tarmac paths through parks and is well recognised for its PB potential.

Map

Water stations

There are four water stations on the route at the following distances: 2.3 miles, 7 miles, 10 miles and at the finish.

Pacers

10 speeds groups from 1hr 25 mins to 2hrs 30 mins.

Included

• Top technical t-shirt
• Super race medal

prizes

Vouchers for male and female: 1st Prize £100 2nd Prize £75 3rd Prize £50.

Race Numbers are can collected from local running stores, two weeks before the race.

Numbers can also be collected from 7am race morning from the event village. SHL, 1 Atwell Pl, Thames Ditton KT7 0NE. w3w.co/worked.sugar.galaxy

Entry fees

Very well organised event on a beautiful route - would thoroughly recommend. Sarah A

This is a great half marathon for beginners and pros. Nice flat course, good location with views of the River Thames and Hampton Court Palace. Marshals are all very good, show you where to go and cheer you on. Anne B

I will be coming back again! The race was very well organised, no problems at all! The baggage was not a long queue, there were clear signs and helpful marshals for directions, and a flat course for PBs. Oh and of course, what's better than high-fiving the Royal Henry VIII by Hampton Court Palace? It was a fun race, and I would highly recommend it! Vanessa

Great event and highly recommended. Great views and very well organised. Definitely doing it next year. Aaron I

This is a really great race.....very flat so ideal for PBs but also well organised with lots marshalls. The goody bag and T-shirt this year was excellent too, would highly recommend this race as part of your London marathon preparation. Mark J

Fantastic event, cannot fault the organisation and the friendliness and helpfulness of the marshals. The park and ride worked very well. Waved start was good as it meant not having to swerve around slower people, even on the narrow paths. Beautiful scenery and a fantastic goody bag. Maria C

Great event, the support and the atmosphere were fantastic, very well organised, finish line was great with a nice goodie bag. Medal and T-Shirt 5 Estrelas I will definitely be back. Jose P

Beautiful flat route so I smashed my Half Marathon PB. Very well organised, fantastic mashalls, well spaced water stations, loads of local support. And it was a beautiful sunny day to boot. Claire G

It was just plain simple fun on a fast, flat course! Caitlin B

Really flat course with lovely views across the river. Really well organised and had a great time. Sam J

The organisation of this event was fantastic and the being a local to the area, thoroughly enjoyed taking in the natural picturesque view running down the river. Grant B

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