Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon

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4.3 · 15 reviews
Sunday 19th September 2021 Past event
09:00
East Molesey
£38.00 · 1 race
Half Marathon

Rated 4.3/5 from 15 reviews

92 took part

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable running experience at the Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon, hosted by RunThrough Events! On Sunday, September 19th, 2021, lace up your trainers and join fellow running enthusiasts in East Molesey, Greater London, for this exciting event. The half marathon features a flat and picturesque course that starts and finishes within the stunning grounds of Hampton Court Palace.

This historic venue not only provides a unique backdrop for your race, but it also offers a fantastic opportunity to achieve a personal best while exploring one of the UK's major tourist attractions. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, the Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon promises a day filled with energy, camaraderie, and breathtaking scenery. Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of a truly special event!

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Reviews

4.3

15 reviews

AR
Amy Riseley Verified entrant

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 Verified entrant

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 Verified entrant

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 Verified entrant

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 Verified entrant

Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago

Well organised event with good route. Hampton court palace a great location.
DD
daniel denore Verified entrant

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 Verified entrant

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 Verified entrant

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.
MW
mischa walmsley

Reviewing the 2020 edition · 6 years ago

Beautiful course. Fantastic day, well organised.

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

  • Individual Entry

    17+yrs. 3hr time limit.

    £38.00

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Organiser's description

WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL HAMPTON COURT PALACE HALF MARATHON.

We are back! Join us on Sunday 19th September 2021 for our annual Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon!

The Palace Half is a flat and picturesque course which starts and finishes inside Hampton Court Palace. Running at this historic venue offers not only a perfect opportunity to run a personal best but to visit and run inside one of the UK’s major tourist attractions.

Location

Hampton Court Palace (Stop F), Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9BN, UK

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