Hampton Court Half Marathon 2025

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  • Date Sun 16th February 2025
  • Time 08:30
  • Location Thames Ditton, Surrey
  • Price £39.50 - £44.50
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances Half Marathon

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Get ready for an unforgettable running experience at the Hampton Court Half Marathon 2025, organized by RUN-FEST.com! This exciting event will take place on Sunday, February 16, 2025, in the charming village of Thames Ditton, Surrey. Celebrating its 12th year, this half marathon is one of South West London's premier running events, making it an ideal choice for those looking to prepare for the Brighton, London, or Manchester Marathons.

The race features a fast and flat course that offers stunning views along the River Thames, including a closed road loop around Thames Ditton and a scenic stretch through the historic Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. Runners will enjoy the iconic Barge Walk and the majestic Hampton Court Palace, marking the 10-mile point. With its blend of picturesque scenery and PB potential, this event promises a rewarding experience for runners of all levels. All finishers will be celebrated with a stylish tech tee and a bespoke finisher medal. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to run amidst history and beauty!

Hampton Court Half Marathon 2025

Sun 16th February 2025

A runner wearing a blue tank top, black shorts, and a yellow cap is participating in a race. He is running near a historic brick building with trees in the background. The race is sponsored by Uber Boat and ASICS Move, as indicated by logos and text on the image. A group of runners, wearing race bibs with numbers, participate in a road race on a wet day. The runner in the foreground wears a blue tank top and black shorts with bib number 8. Other runners are seen behind him wearing a variety of athletic gear. Logos for "Uber Boat" and "ASICS Move" are visible. A group of runners in brightly colored athletic gear participate in a marathon. They are running on a wet road with spectators visible in the background. Logos of Uber Boat by Thames Clippers and Asics Move are at the bottom of the image. A group of runners in a race, with two men in the forefront wearing numbered bibs 2406 and 1371. The runner in purple is leading, while the runner in red and black is close behind. More runners are visible in the background. The event is taking place on a street. A promotional image for the Hampton Court Half Marathon. It features four people in historical costumes, including elaborate Tudor-era clothing, standing in front of a starting line arch. The image includes logos for the event and Uber Boat by Thames Clippers. Aerial view of a scenic riverside town with a historic castle, tree-lined banks, and boats docked along the river. A bridge spans the river, and vehicles are seen crossing it. The background shows lush greenery and cityscape extending into the horizon. A person wearing a bright yellow shirt, black cap, and sunglasses, holding a microphone and pointing, stands behind DJ equipment. They appear to be speaking or singing into the microphone. There are trees and a cloudy sky in the background. A group of four male runners, all wearing race bibs, are running on a bridge during a race. The runner in front is in a yellow top with bib number 472. Urban buildings and lampposts line the background on a cloudy day. A tranquil river scene with several boats sailing and docked along a tree-lined waterway. On the left, there's a park with pathways and greenery. The horizon is faintly visible under a hazy sky, with a soft focus on distant trees and landscape. A black and blue running t-shirt with the words "Uber Boat by Thames Clippers" and "River Thames Running" on the front, featuring a geometric design with a bridge and city skyline illustration. Diamond-shaped medal with "Uber Boat by Thames Clippers" at the top, "Hampton Court Half" in bold red text in the center, and an illustration of Hampton Court Palace with a river at the bottom, set against a dark background.

Organiser's Description

River Thames Running’s flagship event celebrates its 12th year in 2025. One of South West London’s major running events, the Hampton Court Half Marathon is highly rated as preparation for a Spring marathon or a major distance race in its own right:

7 weeks before the Brighton Marathon

10 weeks before the London & Manchester Marathon

This is the original Hampton Court Half Marathon and is run over a fast, flat and visually interesting course that borders the river-side grounds of the magnificent Hampton Court Palace to the South West of London. King Henry VIII and his Tudor entourage will be there to cheer everyone on!

Runners enjoy an initial closed road loop around the picturesque village of Thames Ditton, pass through the historic Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames ancient marketplace, follow the iconic 3 mile stretch of the Barge Walk beside the Thames, and reach the magnificent Hampton Court Palace after 10 miles. The route follows pavement, pedestrian/cycle track, riverside way, and tarmac paths through parks and is well recognised for its PB potential.

All finishers will receive a top tech tee and a bespoke finisher medal.

Races

  • Hampton Court Half Marathon

    Sun 16th February 2025 (00:00)

    £39.50

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

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  • Hampton Court Half Marathon

    Standard Entry

    Sun 16th February 2025 (00:00)

    £44.50

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

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Jessica

·9 months ago

Route was great, really shame that they don’t give you a medal at the end. Instead you got a mug…
Hi Jessica, we will be returning to medals next year. Thanks for your review, Race Director Tom
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Andrea

·9 months ago

Great route. Well organised. Parking easy. Muddy part of route, which made a little slower running but that can't be helped. Would run it again. Star marked off as water was in cups instead of bottles, I had to stop to drink. I understand environment but not on a half marathon. Or at least one station with bottled water. I had dissolvable tablets, which I couldn't use. Really annoying. A bag to carry all the goodies in at the end. Lastly , the queue for medals was ridiculously long.
Hi Andrea, thanks for your review. Race organisers are under pressure to increasingly use more environmentally friendly water stations from the council and also runners. As an industry it's the right way to go. I'm glad you enjoyed the route (despite the amount of rain we had!) and thanks for your review, Race Director Tom
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Joshua

·4 years ago

Great event, nice route. A lot better than expected. Was a little concerned about non closed road sections, but all fine and went really well. If they can turn down the wind next time that would be great!!
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Lewis

·4 years ago

Great event. Great atmosphere, massively supported event Overall great day
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Sam

·5 years ago

Cracking event. This was my first race and in my home town. To someone who has no prior experience of these events, I was really pleased with the organisation. The Marshalls were great, the organisation was well thought through and I felt very aware of how things worked in advance. The course was very flat with gorgeous views over the river. They even brought the sun out and I managed to knock 6 minutes off my PB!
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Oli

·5 years ago

A well planned route. Lots of Marshalls and encouragement from locals, a good amount of stash and a nice medal, Henry the 8th and his courtiers dressed up to greet you as you ran past the palace. A great flat route too. Highlight was the number of people helping afterwards - cutting race tags off shoes was a real bonus! Will 100% do again
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Rob

·5 years ago

Perfect route and weather conditions..... Highly recommend this half marathon for the flat running and enthusiastic marshalls. Well organised and scenic views, just not sure it’s a ‘Hampton Court’ related run, only saw that location for a few hundred yards! Park & Ride recommended and the brightest technical short I’ve ever seen!
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36 Giggs Hill Gardens, Thames Ditton KT7 0AT, UK

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