Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon
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From RunThrough Events
4.3 ·
15 reviews
Sunday 26th March 2023
Past event
09:00
East Molesey
£40.00–£160.00 · 3 races
Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating running experience at the Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon, hosted by RunThrough Events! Taking place on Sunday, 26th March 2023, this annual event is set in the stunning surroundings of East Molesey, Greater London. Runners will enjoy a flat and picturesque course that starts and finishes inside the iconic Hampton Court Palace, a highlight that makes this race truly special. Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or simply want to soak in the historical ambiance, this race promises an unforgettable day. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this fantastic event and celebrate your passion for running at one of the UK’s premier tourist attractions!
Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon
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Congratulations to everyone who took part. The next edition is on 14th Mar 2027.
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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 🏃🏻♀️➡️
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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.
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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 + £10 T-shirt (collect on the day)
Entries closed£50.00
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Individual Entry
Entries closed£40.00
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Group Entry
Team of 6Entries closed£160.00 per team
Event information
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.
Unique themed medal
Chip timed results
Free official race photographs
Goodie bag!
Chip timed results
Free official race photographs
Goodie bag!
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.
Plan your journey using the TFL journey planner or Google Maps
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. For further information about bus routes please go to the Transport for London website.
From London airports
From Heathrow Airport - take the 111 bus.
From Gatwick Airport - take a train from the airport station to Clapham Junction and change to the Hampton Court train.
From City Airport - take the Docklands Light Railway to Canning Town and then the Jubilee Line to Waterloo. Catch the Hampton Court train from there.
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 or are heading to Heathrow or Gatwick Airports.
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. For a map to help you plan your journey.
THERE IS NO PARKING INSIDE THE PALACE GROUNDS ON RACE DAY
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.
Plan your journey using the TFL journey planner or Google Maps
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. For further information about bus routes please go to the Transport for London website.
From London airports
From Heathrow Airport - take the 111 bus.
From Gatwick Airport - take a train from the airport station to Clapham Junction and change to the Hampton Court train.
From City Airport - take the Docklands Light Railway to Canning Town and then the Jubilee Line to Waterloo. Catch the Hampton Court train from there.
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 or are heading to Heathrow or Gatwick Airports.
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. For a map to help you plan your journey.
THERE IS NO PARKING INSIDE THE PALACE GROUNDS ON RACE DAY
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 & 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.
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.
Organiser's description
WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL HAMPTON COURT PALACE HALF MARATHON.
We are back! Join us on Sunday 26th March 2023 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.
We are back! Join us on Sunday 26th March 2023 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, Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9BN, UK
Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon
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