Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon

Name: Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon
Brand: RunThrough Events
Rating: 4.2 (10 reviews)

4.2 · 10 reviews

From RunThrough Events

Date Sun 21st March 2021
Time 10:00
Location Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey
Price £38.00
Races 1 race
Distances Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon, hosted by RunThrough Events! This exciting event is set to take place on Sunday, September 19, 2021, in the charming East Molesey, Greater London. Runners will enjoy a stunning, flat course that starts and finishes within the majestic grounds of Hampton Court Palace, one of the UK's most iconic attractions. This is not just a race; it’s an opportunity to achieve your personal best while soaking in the rich history and beauty of the palace.

Participants will also have the unique chance to explore the beautiful gardens of Hampton Court Palace after crossing the finish line, with free access available exclusively for runners on this special day. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting your journey, the Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon promises a vibrant atmosphere and a memorable day filled with camaraderie and achievement. Don’t miss out on this spectacular event!

Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon

Sun 21st March 2021

Organiser's Description

The Official Hampton Court Palace Half is a flat and picturesque course which starts and finishes inside the 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.

After you have finished your half marathon you can spend some time enjoying the gardens at Hampton Court Palace, as access is free for participants on this day only.

This event has been re-scheduled to 19th September 2021. The organisers will be in touch if you have a booking for this event.

Races

Half Marathon

£38.00

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What's Included

Unique themed medal

Limited edition finishers t-shirt

Chip timed results

Free official race photographs

Goodie bag

Location

Hampton Court Palace, Hampton Court Way, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9AU

How To Get There

By rail

Hampton Court train station is located a five-minute walk from the Palace. National Rail services run from London Waterloo every 30 minutes.

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. For further information about bus routes please go to the Transport for London website.

By car

The palace postcode is KT8 9AU
The 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.

Parking

THERE IS NO PARKING INSIDE THE PALACE GROUNDS ON RACE DAY

Other Information

There is a strict 3 hour cut off time limit for this event.

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.

What's in the Event Village?

Race Finish plus Medal & Goodie Bag Collection
Portaloos
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.

Results

Live results will be available on the day on our race website.

Photographs

We will have photographs on the Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon Facebook page

FAQs

Are your events chip timed?

Yes, all of our events are chip timed and accurately measured.

What is the minimum age to enter an event?

11 years old for a 5k, 15 years old for a 10k and 17 years old for Half Marathon.

When do entries close before an event? Can I enter on the day?

Entries normally close when the event sells out or on the Thursday before the event. Entries on the day is dependent on the capacity for the event, please refer to the specific event page after online entries have closed to see is there are entries on the day.

I can't make the event, can I have a refund?

Sorry, we don’t offer refunds. However, if you let us know 14 days in advance of the event we can transfer your entry to a friend or to a later event.

When will I receive more information about the event?

You will receive all race information, via email, in the week leading up to the event. For a weekend event you will receive it by Wednesday, and for a mid-week event, you will receive it by Monday.

Will I receive anything through the post?

No, nothing is posted. You will receive all race information by email and you will collect your race pack on the day of the event.

Do we collect our Timing Chip and Race Number on the day of the event?

Yes, that is correct. Please make sure you arrive at least 45 minutes before the race start so you have plenty of time to collect them.

Where can I find my results after the event?

Your results will be live on the website www.runthrough.co.uk during the event. If you have any questions or queries with your results please email [email protected]

Am I allowed to wear headphones?

We’d strongly advise against it – the nature of the events means that you need to be aware of your surroundings and be able to hear marshals instructions.

If you have any further questions, please contact us at [email protected].

Reviews

4.2

10 reviews

daniel

·2 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.

Felix

·2 years ago

Well organised event with good route. Hampton court palace a great location.

Philip

·3 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.

James

·3 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.

Jessica

·5 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.

Mark

·5 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.

mischa

·5 years ago

Beautiful course. Fantastic day, well organised. Would run again

Oli

·5 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!

Madeleine

·5 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!

Oli

·6 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!

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Hampton Court Way, Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9AU, UK

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