The Hampton Court Half Marathon
From RUN-FEST.com
- Date Sun 19th February 2017
- Location Thames Ditton, Surrey
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable running experience at the Hampton Court Half Marathon, organized by RUN-FEST.com, on Sunday, February 19th, 2017. Located in the charming village of Thames Ditton, Surrey, this race promises to be a highlight on any runner's calendar. The event features a fast and flat 13.1-mile course that not only offers personal best potential but also stunning scenery along the way. Participants will enjoy a scenic closed road loop that winds through the picturesque village, the historic Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, and the iconic Barge Walk beside the Thames, all while soaking in breathtaking views of the majestic Hampton Court Palace. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, the Hampton Court Half Marathon is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself and savor the beauty of this remarkable route. Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit!
The Hampton Court Half Marathon
Sun 19th February 2017
Organiser's Description
The original Hampton Court Half Marathon is run over a fast, flat and visually interesting course that borders the riverside grounds of the magnificent Hampton Court Palace. And it gets better for 2017 - further course improvements make this fast flat route definite PB potential, while also offering great scenery. Runners will enjoy the closed road loop around the picturesque village of Thames Ditton, the historic Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames marketplace, the iconic 3 mile stretch of the Barge Walk beside the Thames, and of course full views of Hampton Court Palace. The route is pavement, pedestrian/cycle track, riverside way, and tarmac paths through parks.
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9 reviews
Great race, very well organised and lots of marshalls. My only quibble is the (2025 race) lack of mile markers. I only saw 3.
Hi Joe, a not very helpful member of the public took down 3 mile markers on barge walk (near Hampton Court Palace). The rest were out there though. We will review their positioning next year to make them more visible.
A good local race. Quite a flat route. Some sections were very busy and shared with general public. The main concern was lack of enough toilets at the start. We waited for over 45-50 minutes in the freezing cold and ended up missing our start. The organizers had to delay the start because of the long queues. Please have extra toilets at the start as it adds so much anxiety and stress before the race.
Also, if you are going to drive then either pre book or leave atleast one hour or more time as all the car parks got full before 7.30am.
Lastly, last 100m was very narrow as we entered into the event village. We were bumping into other runners and the general crowd.
Overall a good local race for marathon training.
Hi Teri, thanks for your comments. The toilets were really under ordered last year (sorry) and we will not be having the same problem this year! Thanks for your feedback.
Jessica
·a year 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
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
Sam
·6 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!
Oli
·6 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
Rob
·6 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!
Location
10 College Dr, Thames Ditton KT7 0LB, UK
The Hampton Court Half Marathon
