Kingston Break-fest Run | 20 Mile
The 20-mile race is two 8-mile laps from the ancient marketplace plus a 4-mile stretch along the river towpath, as part of the wider raceday, with a bespoke medal for every finisher!
Sign up for £32-£34
Enter now- Sun 7 Mar 2027
08:00
Age 18 & over
£32-£34
- 20 miles road running
Event overview
An event with a lot of history...
Following the iconic 'breakfast run' format, the Kingston Breakfest 8 Mile run returns early in the season, offering distances of 8 miles, 16 miles and 20 miles. The traditional Kingston 8.2-mile loop is a single lap crossing over Kingston and Hampton Court Bridge.
The timing of the event makes it ideal for those runners preparing for a spring marathon such as Brighton, Manchester or London.
The start and finish are both within the famous ancient marketplace, providing an exciting start and an atmospheric finish, with plenty of stalls offering a variety of foods, and many local restaurants and pubs for those looking for more leisurely post-race relaxation. Professionally organised, there are plenty of friendly and experienced marshals to guide you safely around the course.
Highlights
- Flat and fast - ideal for a PB
- Picturesque course past the impressive Hampton Court Palace
- Beautiful riverside running along the Thames
- Perfect spring marathon training race/run
- Fantastic start/finish atmosphere in the ancient marketplace
- Professional event organisation
- Bespoke medal and amazing tech tee
- Free finisher photos
- Great goody bag including post race snacks and drink
This event is part of Kingston Break-fest Run.
Event photos
- Average fitness
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Spectators
Timetable
Spring marathon training
- 5 weeks before Brighton Marathon
- 6 weeks before Manchester Marathon
- 7 weeks before London Marathon
Event history
The Kingston Breakfast Run in Kingston upon Thames has been held annually since 1998! Initially organised by Human Race Events, it was known as the Whole Foods Market Breakfast Run in its early years. A scenic route that includes the Thames towpath and Hampton Court Palace. It has become a staple in the spring racing calendar, particularly popular among those training for spring marathons. In 2026, 1469 runners finished the race.
- Circular route
- Distance markers
- First aid
- Flat
- Marshals
- Multiple laps
- Toilets
- Traffic free
- Water stations
- GPX available
GPX route
The route is displayed on the map above.
Overview
Road with some flat Thames gravel path - flat and fast!
The start and finish are both within Kingston’s famous historic ancient Market Place providing an exciting start and an atmospheric finish, with plenty of stalls offering a variety of foods, and many local restaurants and pubs for those looking for more leisurely post race relaxation. Organised by River Thames Running, you can be sure of a professional setup with plenty of friendly and experienced marshals to guide you safely around the course.
8 miles - 1 lap. 16 miles - 2 laps. 20 miles - an additional 4 miles.
Pacers
12 speeds from 6.30 min per mile to 12 min per mile.
Cut off
4 hours 30 minutes.
- Cafe
- Paid parking
- Rural
- Secure bag storage
- Toilets
Event HQ
Kingston Market Place
Market Place
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey
KT1 1JX
UK
- Chip timing
- Drinks
- Goody bag
- Map
- Medal
- Snacks
- Technical t-shirt
Included
- Bespoke medal
- Amazing tech tee
- Free finisher photos
- Great goody bag
- Post race snacks and drink
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Optional extra
- Medal insert
Prizes
Running Store Vouchers:
- 1st Place: £75
- 2nd Place £50
- 3rd Place: £25
Well organised event, great marshals along the way and it was lovely to run along the river towards Hampton Court. Loved the design of the medal and the goodie bag had a good selection of products. Serena
I just wanted to say a massive thank you for the Kingston Break-fest run on Sunday. I ran the 20 miler and I had the best time. It was such a well organised race with friendly volunteers and a really great atmosphere more widely. That kind of culture comes from the organisers ultimately and I just wanted to to say how grateful I am for all the hard work and energy that all of you have put into the event. Thanks so much! Nick
Great atmosphere, very friendly marshals and a well organised race. Liz C
Great event with a good crowd and atmosphere. Loved the start and finish in the marketplace, easy bib collection, quick results and plenty of photos available. Michelle W
Really enjoyed the event with a great course, excellent marshals and an outstanding goodie bag. A few intersections could have used more stewards. David R
Enjoyable race with lovely river sections and a great medal and t-shirt at the finish, but the course distance and communication could have been clearer. Juliette S
Really enjoyable overall with a great atmosphere and route, though some runners found the course slightly short on distance. Natalie S
Excellent event, well organised with a great goodie bag, flat course and very helpful pacers. Highly recommended. Adrian B
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Sustainability
- Public transport links
- Age 18 & over
- Entries open
- Enter online
Race numbers for this event is collection only. They can be collected from three shops before the event or on race morning.
Entry fees
Entry fee (Affiliated)
£32.00
Entry fee (Unaffiliated)
£34.00