Richmond Half Marathon
Race snapshot
Race Day
52–70°F · Feels cool
Total elevation gain
Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft
Participants
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Good crowd energy
The Lowdown
The Richmond Half Marathon is the flagship race of Richmond RUNFEST, an annual road-running weekend held every September in Richmond upon Thames, London. Now sponsored by Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, the half marathon starts inside the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, then follows a flat, multi-terrain route of road, path, gravel and grass along the Thames Towpath, passing Ham House, Richmond Palace and Teddington Lock before finishing at a live music festival in Old Deer Park, Richmond. It runs alongside a full Marathon and a Kids & Family Mile on the same Sunday morning, with a separate Richmond 10K held the day before as part of the same festival weekend. England Athletics certified (Licence ID 28982), the course is fully marshalled with pacers, five water stations and sweep support, and finishers receive a technical t-shirt and medal along with free Kew Gardens tickets for race-morning spectators. General public entries for the 2026 half marathon have sold out; new runners can still take part through one of the event's official charity partners in exchange for a registration fee and a minimum fundraising pledge.
Questions about the Richmond Half Marathon 2027
When is the Richmond Half Marathon 2027?
Sunday, September 12, 2027.
Where is the Richmond Half Marathon?
Richmond upon Thames, London, United Kingdom.
What time does the Richmond Half Marathon start?
The race starts at 9:30 AM, local time.
What is the Richmond Half Marathon time limit?
3.5 hours.
How do I enter the Richmond Half Marathon 2027?
Registration is open. Sep 2, 2027: Race Number Collection Opens. Ways in: Online general entry via run-fest.com (sold out of public places for 2026); Guaranteed charity partner places, arranged directly with an official Richmond RUNFEST charity (e.g. Macmillan Cancer Support, Alzheimer's Society).
How much does the Richmond Half Marathon 2027 cost?
Half Marathon Standard Entry: £35.
What is the Richmond Half Marathon elevation gain?
40 m (131 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Relatively flat course.
What is the Richmond Half Marathon course like?
It passes Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Ham House and Richmond Palace.
What is the weather like at the Richmond Half Marathon?
Race-day temperatures are usually 11–21 °C (52–70 °F). Feels cool.
How many runners does the Richmond Half Marathon have?
3,000 participants. Medium-sized race.
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