Hampton Court Palace Running Festival Presented by Voltarol
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15 reviews
Sunday 11th October 2026
Past event
09:00
East Molesey
£46.00–£52.00 · 2 races
10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of running at the Hampton Court Palace Running Festival, presented by RunThrough Events, on Sunday, 11th October 2026! Located in the picturesque East Molesey, Greater London, this exciting event invites participants to choose between a thrilling 10K and a challenging Half Marathon. Experience the stunning beauty of historic palace grounds and serene riverside paths as you race through the vibrant autumn scenery. With a start time of 9:00 AM for both races and an atmosphere that promises to be electric, this festival is perfect for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. Don't miss your chance to be part of this crowd-favorite event that combines history, health, and happiness! Join us for a day filled with camaraderie and celebration!
Hampton Court Palace Running Festival Presented by Voltarol
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4.315 reviews
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Amy Riseley
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Took part in the 2026 edition · 1 month ago
A truly beautiful event. Low key but friendly atmosphere and very well run. Loved the mixed terrain and scenery. Will be back!
MW
Mark Winteridge
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Took part in the 2026 edition · 1 month ago
Great event, really enjoyable run along the river. Parking isn’t the best but the event makes up for it.
EH
Eléonore Huez
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Took part in the 2026 edition · 7 months ago
superbly organised, had a great race!
DN
Daniel N Esrey
Reviewing the 2026 edition · 7 months ago
A fun race with a wonderful start and finish at Hampton Court Palace. The event village had sponsors and vendors on hand and a terrific atmosphere. The course is generally flat and scenic along the Thames
AL
Alison Littlewood
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Took part in the 2026 edition · 7 months ago
This is a beautiful route for a half marathon. It leaves from Hampton Court Palace and follows the River Thames tow path for two good sized loops. It gets a bit busy and congested in places and the end through Home Park is challenging as its open and either windy, hot or freezing. Never the less this is still a good race to do. Oh and it's mainly flat. A good half marathon to do 🏃🏻♀️➡️
FS
Felix Stauber
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago
Well organised event with good route. Hampton court palace a great location.
DD
daniel denore
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago
This is a really nice event, well organised and marshalled be prepared for a mixture of terrain underfoot particularly towards the finish. It starts and finishes at the Hampton court palace, the atmosphere is incredible, come rain or shine, it's a wonderful event to bring friends and family along to. Would definitely recommended it for anyone attempting their first half marathon as this course is quite flat and its in a great location along the thames.
PR
Philip Ryan
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Took part in the 2022 edition · 4 years ago
Well organised race in a great location. Starts outside Hampton Court Palace and much of the race is by the river. Very good atmosphere and very helpful marshals and other staff/volunteers.
JC
James Conroy
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Took part in the 2022 edition · 4 years ago
Excellent venue, incredibly well organised with great staff and amazing volunteers/marshals etc. Would prefer more of the route to be on the castle grounds and less on the roads, especially when the roads aren't closed, lots of hopping on and off the pavement. All in, a great day, would recommend and will run again.
JM
Jessica Macleod
Reviewing the 2020 edition · 6 years ago
Enjoyable Race. Well organised, flat route, great medal and goody bags. Roads aren't closed and a lot of the route isn't actually on Hampton Court grounds but I loved the event and would do it again in a heartbeat.
MD
Mark Davey
Reviewing the 2020 edition · 6 years ago
Well organised race village but the route needs some work. The organisation at the start and finish was fantastic, as was the location. The actual route is quite enjoyable with a lot of it by the river. However, I have 3 issues. First, because roads are not closed and some Marshall’s are obviously not runners, they stick a hand out and yell stop to let a car through when you are feet away - stopping that suddenly is going to cause injury and a couple of time I didn’t stop at risk of being run over. Second, the start is far too narrow, especially as you turn onto the river path. Third, it is mostly road until the last 2 miles when it was wet, boggy trail needing non road shoes.
The bling, tee shirt and goody bags were fantastic.
The bling, tee shirt and goody bags were fantastic.
MW
mischa walmsley
Reviewing the 2020 edition · 6 years ago
Beautiful course. Fantastic day, well organised.
Would run again
Would run again
OH
Oli Hammans
Reviewing the 2020 edition · 6 years ago
Spring highlight. A fantastic race to start the spring. A flat route along the river, featuring great support teams, a choir and bands playing on the route, beautiful scenery by Hampton Court Palace and even a Henry VIII lookalike!
MG
Madeleine Gardner
Reviewing the 2020 edition · 6 years ago
Very well organised. Super helpful staff, very well organised, excellent communication throughout. Only downside was the actual route- a little too much time on the road, would have been great to have more running in the grounds of Hampton Court!
OH
Oli Hammans
Reviewing the 2019 edition · 7 years ago
Best Half Marathon. A fantastically well organised event - clear starters orders from the beautiful courtyard of Hampton Court Palace, plenty of marshals and water stations en route, a choir (!) and bands playing to lift your spirits too! Running into the grounds of Hampton Court Palace was a fantastic feeling at the end, and the event village and after-race experience was second to none. Bravo!
Races
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Half Marathon
Entries closed09:00
£52.00
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10k
Entries closed09:00
£46.00
Event information
Choose from the 10K and Half Marathon and enjoy running through the regal palace grounds, riverside paths, and surrounding parkland. The route offers a unique combination of palace gardens and Thames-side scenery, creating one of the most picturesque race settings in the country.
Please note - This event takes place on public paths that may also be used by pedestrians and cyclists. While every effort is made to manage shared use areas and ensure runner safety, including signage and marshal presence, we kindly ask all participants to remain aware of their surroundings throughout the race.
Please note - This event takes place on public paths that may also be used by pedestrians and cyclists. While every effort is made to manage shared use areas and ensure runner safety, including signage and marshal presence, we kindly ask all participants to remain aware of their surroundings throughout the race.
Unique Themed Medal
Free Official Race photos
Chip Timed Results
Post-race goodies
Free Official Race photos
Chip Timed Results
Post-race goodies
Hampton Court Palace, KT8 9AU
By Train
35 minutes from London Waterloo – calling at Vauxhall, Clapham Junction, Earlsfield, Wimbledon, Raynes Park, New Malden, Berrylands, Surbiton and Thames Ditton before arriving at Hampton Court. Trains run every half an hour.
You could also get a train to Kingston and then a bus (111, 216 or 411) from there to Hampton Court Gardens, or a train to Richmond and the R68 bus to Hampton Court.
The service is run by South West Trains. Information on planned engineering works is on their website Southwest Trains.
Hampton Court is in Zone 6 and you can use Oyster Pay as You Go on trains to Hampton Court.
By Bus
Bus routes from Kingston: 111*, 216*, 411*, 461, 513.
From Richmond: R68*
*These services accept Oyster cards, LT cards, bus passes, Travelcards, Freedom Passes and Saver Tickets.
By Taxi
Visitors arriving by taxi may drop off at the gates. There is a mini-cab firm at Hampton Court station for those wishing to go home by taxi.
By Car
The palace postcode is KT8 9AU.
Hampton Court Palace is located on the A308 and is well signposted from all the major local roads; drivers should follow the brown tourist attraction road signs.
From the M25 take either exit 10 on to the A307 or exit 12 on to the A308. The palace is also accessible via the A3 and then the A309.
35 minutes from London Waterloo – calling at Vauxhall, Clapham Junction, Earlsfield, Wimbledon, Raynes Park, New Malden, Berrylands, Surbiton and Thames Ditton before arriving at Hampton Court. Trains run every half an hour.
You could also get a train to Kingston and then a bus (111, 216 or 411) from there to Hampton Court Gardens, or a train to Richmond and the R68 bus to Hampton Court.
The service is run by South West Trains. Information on planned engineering works is on their website Southwest Trains.
Hampton Court is in Zone 6 and you can use Oyster Pay as You Go on trains to Hampton Court.
By Bus
Bus routes from Kingston: 111*, 216*, 411*, 461, 513.
From Richmond: R68*
*These services accept Oyster cards, LT cards, bus passes, Travelcards, Freedom Passes and Saver Tickets.
By Taxi
Visitors arriving by taxi may drop off at the gates. There is a mini-cab firm at Hampton Court station for those wishing to go home by taxi.
By Car
The palace postcode is KT8 9AU.
Hampton Court Palace is located on the A308 and is well signposted from all the major local roads; drivers should follow the brown tourist attraction road signs.
From the M25 take either exit 10 on to the A307 or exit 12 on to the A308. The palace is also accessible via the A3 and then the A309.
All race packs will be sent out in the post and should arrive with you the week before the event. Any international entries will be able to collect race packs within the event village on the morning of the event.
Race Finish plus Medal & Goodies Collection
Portable Toilets
Clothing Retailer
Medal Engraving
Bag Drop and Pick up
Information Tent
Refreshments including a Hot food, Tea & Coffee
Water Stations
There will be 3 water stations (just before 3 miles, just before 7 miles and just before 11 miles) on the course and water/refreshments at the finish, where you can collect your Henry Medal and Palace Half T-shirt.
Portable Toilets
Clothing Retailer
Medal Engraving
Bag Drop and Pick up
Information Tent
Refreshments including a Hot food, Tea & Coffee
Water Stations
There will be 3 water stations (just before 3 miles, just before 7 miles and just before 11 miles) on the course and water/refreshments at the finish, where you can collect your Henry Medal and Palace Half T-shirt.
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Organiser's description
Don’t miss the Hampton Court Palace Running Festival on Saturday 11th October 2026!
Choose from the 10K and Half Marathon and run through history this autumn on a multi-terrain course that showcases the beauty of the palace grounds and riverside paths. This event is a crowd favourite for both new and returning runners, with a scenic setting and a brilliant race-day atmosphere.
Start Time
09:00 am - Half Marathon & 10k
Race End
12:00 pm
Choose from the 10K and Half Marathon and run through history this autumn on a multi-terrain course that showcases the beauty of the palace grounds and riverside paths. This event is a crowd favourite for both new and returning runners, with a scenic setting and a brilliant race-day atmosphere.
Start Time
09:00 am - Half Marathon & 10k
Race End
12:00 pm
Location
Hampton Court Palace, Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9BN, UK
Hampton Court Palace Running Festival Presented by Voltarol
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