Battersea Park Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Battersea Park Half Marathon, taking place on Saturday, March 7th, 2026, in the heart of London. Organised by RunThrough Events, this much-anticipated race is back by popular demand and promises a flat and fast course that is perfect for runners of all abilities. Participants will enjoy multiple laps around the picturesque, tree-lined paths of Battersea Park, making it an ideal setting to chase personal bests or to complete your first 13.1 miles.
As spring approaches, this event offers a vibrant atmosphere with a supportive community cheering you on every step of the way. Expect a lively event village with plenty of refreshments, including free goodies from partners at the finish line to reward your hard work. Mark your calendars for 10:30 AM when the half marathon kicks off, and get ready to embrace the thrill of racing in one of London’s most scenic locations! Join us at the Battersea Park Half Marathon for an unforgettable day of running, camaraderie, and celebration!
As spring approaches, this event offers a vibrant atmosphere with a supportive community cheering you on every step of the way. Expect a lively event village with plenty of refreshments, including free goodies from partners at the finish line to reward your hard work. Mark your calendars for 10:30 AM when the half marathon kicks off, and get ready to embrace the thrill of racing in one of London’s most scenic locations! Join us at the Battersea Park Half Marathon for an unforgettable day of running, camaraderie, and celebration!
Battersea Park Half Marathon
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Previous editions
- 11th Jan 2026
- 15th Nov 2025
- 27th Sep 2025
- 20th Jul 2025
- 10th May 2025
- 8th Mar 2025
- 4th Jan 2025
- 20th Oct 2024
- 7th Sep 2024
- 27th Jul 2024
- 11th May 2024
- 9th Mar 2024
- 6th Jan 2024
- 18th Nov 2023
- 16th Sep 2023
- 29th Jul 2023
- 13th May 2023
- 11th Mar 2023
- 7th Jan 2023
- 12th Nov 2022
- 10th Sep 2022
- 14th May 2022
- 12th Mar 2022
- 15th Jan 2022
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4.723 reviews
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Priyanshree
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Took part in the 2026 edition · 7 months ago
Great atmosphere, loops around many times, which was nice for a first half-marathon, as I got to pass my friends and family multiple times and got a boost of cheer and encouragement.
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joe appleton
Reviewing the 2025 edition · 1 year ago
I found this a convenient race with a well-organised event village.
However, there are a few points that would make me hesitate to participate in this race again:
1. The timing mats were not fully out after the first lap; this meant we had to veer across the path to record our splits.
2. Being an 8.75-lapped open led to a lot of congestion for slightly faster runners. Almost from the start, I was continually weaving in and out of people, and on many occasions, I got stuck behind groups. Also, there are lots of non-runners trying to enjoy the park, and with no crossing points on multiple occations I nearly ran into dogs, children on bikes, or push chairs. It was impossible to settle into a pace.
3. There is no indication of who is running what lap. Given the cramped looped course, there is no easy way working with other runners.
Overall, it felt like a crowded time trial and not a half-marathon. I do think this is the nature of lopped park runs, so any runner should bear this in mind.
However, there are a few points that would make me hesitate to participate in this race again:
1. The timing mats were not fully out after the first lap; this meant we had to veer across the path to record our splits.
2. Being an 8.75-lapped open led to a lot of congestion for slightly faster runners. Almost from the start, I was continually weaving in and out of people, and on many occasions, I got stuck behind groups. Also, there are lots of non-runners trying to enjoy the park, and with no crossing points on multiple occations I nearly ran into dogs, children on bikes, or push chairs. It was impossible to settle into a pace.
3. There is no indication of who is running what lap. Given the cramped looped course, there is no easy way working with other runners.
Overall, it felt like a crowded time trial and not a half-marathon. I do think this is the nature of lopped park runs, so any runner should bear this in mind.
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Lucy Travis
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Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago
Flat surface. Nice vibe. Have to count your laps, without recording it on my Apple Watch, I might have forgotten how many I did. They said to count the number of times you re to water station which is good. There’s toilets also.
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Guillaume van Eeckhout
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Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago
Flat and fast course, well organised local race. The 8 laps get a bit monotonous and crowded so... great race if you are after good support and fun local race vibes (your friends and family can see you 8 times!). Faster runners (< 1h30) should be ready to weave and overtake, but the park road is very wide so you can definitely go fast safely. OK for PB hunting. Fast course but crowded. Well organised little event village (plenty of toilets, running kit and coffee) and I loved the sprint finish on the track!
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Liam Hogan
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Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago
Great event that was well run. Constructive feedback would be to have a bit more available for spectators (more food options perhaps)? But as a running event I can’t fault it in any way!
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Ruthie Banks
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Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago
What a day! Such a good atmosphere at the park from the other runners & the crowd. This was the perfect course for my first half marathon; flat run & a beautiful park🌳🍂 can’t recommend enough!
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Alpha Pritchard-Shaw
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Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago
This was my first ever half-marathon and I was sooo impressed with how the event was organised! From the safety of bag drop, to the great warm up, to the location, everything ran swimmingly. I loved the hype team who really helped keep the energy up throughout the morning. How friendly the team were. The pace of refreshments, and frequency of washrooms around the course. It was exceptionally organised and I can’t wait to do my next one with you. Thank so much
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Angela Graves
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Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago
Thoroughly enjoyed for my first ever half thank you to everyone
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Thea Downie
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Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago
Well staffed, bag drop great, plentiful portaloos. The flat course attracts more serious runners - not as diverse as other halfs. Couldn't hear PA instructions at start.
No communal warm up.
Pacers for 1.40 and 2.40 only.
Biggest complaint was that course ran 0.3 miles long by my watch, which tipped me beyond the time goal I had correctly paced for. I supppse you pick up more distance if you run on the outside of the lap but this seemed excessive.
The noticeable camber of the path in one orientation only for that long irritated my IT band on the stabilising leg.
The water stations were very efficient but are we really still using plastic bottles in 2024? A) people only take a sip before flinging them across the field B) planet and that.
I saw quite a few gel packets on the ground and felt as runners we were not encouraged to be responsible.
Results & photos extremely efficient - thank you.
No communal warm up.
Pacers for 1.40 and 2.40 only.
Biggest complaint was that course ran 0.3 miles long by my watch, which tipped me beyond the time goal I had correctly paced for. I supppse you pick up more distance if you run on the outside of the lap but this seemed excessive.
The noticeable camber of the path in one orientation only for that long irritated my IT band on the stabilising leg.
The water stations were very efficient but are we really still using plastic bottles in 2024? A) people only take a sip before flinging them across the field B) planet and that.
I saw quite a few gel packets on the ground and felt as runners we were not encouraged to be responsible.
Results & photos extremely efficient - thank you.
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Richard Watson
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Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago
Really well organised event. Strongly recommended.
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David Lewis
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Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago
Great event, very well organised and huge support from spectators
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Paul Feakins
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 2 years ago
This was my first half marathon at Battersea Park, I found the event well organised and enjoyable. Lots of support around the course, and would recommend it. One tip, at bag drop off have an easily identifiable bag for after the race!
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Richard Kolka
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 2 years ago
This was a good and well organised half marathon around a very flat and pleasant course in Battersea Park. Everything on the day went very smoothly and the facilities were fine. However the communication before the race could be improved and not left to the last minute.
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Gordon Newlands
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago
Superbly organised event, very well marshalled and a friendly vibe. It was a very hot day for September (20c at the start and rising) so the shade from trees on over half the course was very welcome. Flat and fast course although due to the 8.75 laps the faster runners had to weave their through the slower runners. Excellent water station zone and supervised bag drop area. My race entry booked the day before the race (on the findarace website) didn't appear on their system but no problem being issued with my race number and having my details added. Nice medal and post race goodies and water. Recommended.
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James 14
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago
My first ever running event. All the staff were superb from runthrough and I really felt as though they had a vested interested in the fact that every runner had a good time. Couldn’t rate this event highly enough.
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Stephen Dowling
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago
Really good day! A little confusing the 8.75 laps. Held at the start line for a couple of extra minutes. But amazing atmosphere 💪🏼 where can we find times?
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Thomas Shuker
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago
Well organised event. Great course, very flat if you want to run a rapid time. Thanks to all the vent staff for there great work.
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Michel Sfeir
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Took part in the 2022 edition · 3 years ago
A great and well organized race! The park is beautiful and very flat, allowing for easy running. There were large friendly crowds, and everything went very smoothly. Will definitely be running again
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Nicolas Riondet
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Took part in the 2022 edition · 3 years ago
It was a great race. Very well organized.
The only little thing: I would have appreciated some water before the race.
Anyway, thank you for this event.
The only little thing: I would have appreciated some water before the race.
Anyway, thank you for this event.
CF
Carolyn Flower
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Took part in the 2022 edition · 4 years ago
First Half Marathon in the books. Travelled from Canada with my younger son and daughter to visit my eldest son who lives here London. He and his gf ran too! FamJam at Battersea!
Thanks to RunThroughUK for an amazing event. Everyone was just fantastic. Shout out to Richard who kindly showed me the ropes at registration. Thanks for an awesome experience!
Carolyn Flower
Montréal, Canada
Thanks to RunThroughUK for an amazing event. Everyone was just fantastic. Shout out to Richard who kindly showed me the ropes at registration. Thanks for an awesome experience!
Carolyn Flower
Montréal, Canada
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Event information
Battersea Park is one of London’s most picturesque parks and has been a favourite course for those wanting to run a PB! The course is totally flat, offering the perfect opportunity to push yourself to a personal best. Starting and finishing at the Millennium Arena this course laps the park making it easy to follow and great for any spectators to catch you flying around the course.
Unique Themed Medal
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Chip-timed results
Post Race Goodies
Free Race Photos
Chip-timed results
Post Race Goodies
There is be paid parking available at Battersea Park as well as the surrounding area.
Carriage Dr E, London SW11 4NJ
Baggage
We will have a secure area where you can leave your baggage. We recommend you bring as little baggage as possible. Your baggage tag is attached to your race number, you simply tear it off and attach to your bag. To collect, show your number to the baggage tent staff and they will help you find your baggage.
Toilets
Battersea Park itself has two sets of toilets, they are a little walk from the Start/Finish so ensure you take this into account. If you see a toilet on the way walking in, we recommend you use that.
Refreshments
There will be water provided on every lap of the course, and there will also be water available at the finish.
During the race
There will be marshals all around the course as well as km signs and arrows. The course is 8.5 laps on the roads/paths in the park. Please be aware that there will be spectators and members of the public using the park.
Spectators
You are free to wander around the park so you can see where the competitors will be running. It is lapped so you will see them on numerous occasions.
Results
Results will be available on www.runthrough.co.uk after the race.
Pictures
We will have a photographer taking a few snaps of the race and they will be on our Facebook page after the race so be sure to check it out and see if you can spot yourself.
We will have a secure area where you can leave your baggage. We recommend you bring as little baggage as possible. Your baggage tag is attached to your race number, you simply tear it off and attach to your bag. To collect, show your number to the baggage tent staff and they will help you find your baggage.
Toilets
Battersea Park itself has two sets of toilets, they are a little walk from the Start/Finish so ensure you take this into account. If you see a toilet on the way walking in, we recommend you use that.
Refreshments
There will be water provided on every lap of the course, and there will also be water available at the finish.
During the race
There will be marshals all around the course as well as km signs and arrows. The course is 8.5 laps on the roads/paths in the park. Please be aware that there will be spectators and members of the public using the park.
Spectators
You are free to wander around the park so you can see where the competitors will be running. It is lapped so you will see them on numerous occasions.
Results
Results will be available on www.runthrough.co.uk after the race.
Pictures
We will have a photographer taking a few snaps of the race and they will be on our Facebook page after the race so be sure to check it out and see if you can spot yourself.
- There WILL be pedestrians on the paths. We recommend you do not use earphones and you need to pay close attention to everything around you. Please be aware of people, cyclists and dogs.
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Organiser's description
Join us for the Battersea Park Half Marathon ons Saturday 7th March 2026
Back by popular demand, the Battersea Park Half Marathon returns March 2026 for another flat and fast race through one of London’s most scenic parks.
Ideal for runners of all abilities, the course consists of multiple laps around the tree-lined paths of Battersea Park, offering the perfect environment to chase a PB or complete your first 13.1 miles. With a supportive atmosphere and a beautiful riverside backdrop, it’s a fantastic way to welcome the spring racing season.
With RunThrough you can expect a friendly team of marshals to help guide you round the course and cheer you on to the finish, a lively and well-serviced event village with plenty of food and drink options including free goodies from our partners at the finish line after your hard effort.
Race Distance & Start Times
10:30 am - Half Marathon
Terrain - Tarmac | Laps - 8.75
Back by popular demand, the Battersea Park Half Marathon returns March 2026 for another flat and fast race through one of London’s most scenic parks.
Ideal for runners of all abilities, the course consists of multiple laps around the tree-lined paths of Battersea Park, offering the perfect environment to chase a PB or complete your first 13.1 miles. With a supportive atmosphere and a beautiful riverside backdrop, it’s a fantastic way to welcome the spring racing season.
With RunThrough you can expect a friendly team of marshals to help guide you round the course and cheer you on to the finish, a lively and well-serviced event village with plenty of food and drink options including free goodies from our partners at the finish line after your hard effort.
Race Distance & Start Times
10:30 am - Half Marathon
Terrain - Tarmac | Laps - 8.75
Location
SW11 4NJ, London, United Kingdom
Battersea Park Half Marathon
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