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Richmond 10K

September 11, 2027 · 8:30 AMRichmond upon Thames, Greater London, United Kingdom

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Race Day

61°F

54–70°F · Feels mild

Total elevation gain

26ft

Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft

Participants

2,000

Medium-sized race

Crowd Rating

7/ 10

Excellent spectator turnout

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.

Minimum Age: 15 years
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
Eligibility: Minimum age 15 on race day
Required Documents: Race bib (collected at bib pickup)
Photo ID recommended for bib collection
Cancellation & Refund Policy: Entries are non-refundable; deferral policies vary by charity partner or year, review official terms before registering

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