Richmond 10K
The Lowdown
Richmond 10K is the opening race of Richmond RUNFEST weekend, run entirely inside Kew Gardens (the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew) in Richmond upon Thames, southwest London. The fully road-closed, flat tarmac course starts and finishes next to the Orangery, looping through the gardens' avenues on an England Athletics certified route (Licence ID: 28982), with a water station at 5K and the finish. Runners who arrive before 8:20am get complimentary Kew Gardens admission for two adults and two children. The 10K runs on the Saturday, a day ahead of the Richmond Half Marathon and Richmond Marathon, which finish at a music-festival celebration in Richmond town centre. Standard public entry has sold out for 2026; charity places remain available through official fundraising partners with a minimum pledge.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Excellent spectator turnout
Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew)
The Orangery (start/finish)
Elizabeth Gate, Kew Green
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Richmond upon Thames, London, United Kingdom
GB
Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Minimum age 15 on race day
Required Documents
- Race bib (collected at bib pickup)
- Photo ID recommended for bib collection
Entry Methods
- Online standard registration via run-fest.com (sold out for 2026)
- Charity places via official fundraising partners (e.g. British Heart Foundation, Mind) with a minimum pledge
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Entries are non-refundable; deferral policies vary by charity partner or year, review official terms before registering
Part of Richmond RUNFEST weekend (10K on Saturday, Half Marathon and Marathon on Sunday)
Course runs entirely inside Kew Gardens on flat paths with no significant elevation change
England Athletics Licence ID: 28982
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