- Sun 13 Sep 2026
14:45
Age 3-16
£12
- 1 mile multi terrain running
Event overview
This festival weekend has the privilege of starting the Richmond Half Marathon and Richmond Marathon inside the beautiful Kew Gardens as well as hosting the Richmond 10K completely within the Royal Botanical Gardens.
As part of the 2012 Olympic legacy pledge, a series of kids and family mile races for over 1,000 kids is held at Old Deer Park.
The events are beginner-friendly and locally organised in Richmond Upon Thames.
Highlights
Richmond's running festival weekend
Featuring 'the world's most scenic marathon' through London's greenest borough.
Free access to Kew Gardens
Rare opportunity to run in the stunning Royal Botanic Gardens.
Music, entertainment
Finish your run with a family fun music festival and fitness expo.
Famously good rewards
Amazing male and female cut tech T-shirts, chunky medals and free beer!
This event is part of Richmond RUN-FEST.
Event photos
Event video
Event community
- Average fitness
- Beginner-friendly
- Buggy friendly
- Event expo
- Event village
- Families
- Fancy dress
- Free venue entry
- Spectators
- Teams
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed inside Kew Gardens but are welcome at the finish line in Old Deer Park.
- First aid
- Flat
- Marshals
- Out and back
- Staggered starts
- Sweeper
- Traffic free
- Wave start
Provisional timetable
Map
- Bag transfer
- Bar
- Cafe
- Entertainment
- Music
- Paid parking
- Park
- Secure bag storage
- Toilets
Event HQ
Old Deer Park
Twickenham Road
Richmond
Greater London
TW9 2SF
UK
This event offers a rare chance to run in the UNESCO World Heritage Site - Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew - alongside The Palm House, The Pagoda, Kew Palace, Museum No 1, The Temperate House, The Hive and Syon House.
- Chip timing
- Goody bag
- Medal
Included
- Amazing medal
- Race number
- Timing chip
- Reward
- Goodies
By far my best half marathon, fantastic quality race, great location and the overall event was very well organised. The medals and t shirts are amazing and a PB of 1h 40min tops off a great day. Ryan W
I loved this Half Marathon. Daniel S
Really enjoyed this race. Was well organised and a beautiful flat route through Kew Gardens and along the Thames. Sarah M
Ran the Half on Sunday having done the 10k on Saturday. Wonderful starting point in Kew Gardens, finishing in the Old Deer Park. Richard S
Lovely start location with the first 3 miles in Kew Gardens. Busy though on narrow paths. Rob E
Great idea for a race. Support wasn’t great, most of the course wasn’t unique, courses I have run before, but the start in Kew Gardens was amazing. Daniel N
Great start venue in Kew Gardens. Race started right on time with runners in well-organised waves. William A
Amazing location/scenery- kew gardens, Richmond, the river, Hampton court: beautiful. Marshalls were great and numerous, but we're missing on one or two key points including where the marathon and half marathon courses merged. Chris 🐺
Unique start point in Kew Gardens, first few miles aroud the gardens there, then along the river towards Richmond. The towpath isn't well maintained so you need to watch your footing. Mark L
I did the marathon and despite not having done enough training I really enjoyed the race. Race entry was easy and organisers kept you updated throughout with regular emails and tweets. Jo V
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Sustainability
- Public transport links
- Recycling
- Age 3-16
- Entries open
- Collect race pack
- Event merch available
- All ages and abilities are welcome but children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Children running by themselves will be handed back to parents at the end of the finishing shoot once the parent is identified.
- Parents are asked to assist staff by being patient during this time.
- No child will be permitted to leave the Safe Zone without their parent/guardian to collect them.
- Fees to be confirmed.
- Please collect your race pack from the information tent inside Old Deer Park (Old Deer Park, Twickenham Road, TW9 2SF).
Entry fees
Entry fee
£12.00
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