Ranelagh Half Marathon
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From Ranelagh Harriers
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of running at the Ranelagh Half Marathon, taking place on Sunday, May 11, 2025, in the picturesque Richmond, Surrey! Organized by the dedicated team at Ranelagh Harriers, this annual road half marathon has been a beloved fixture since 1980, offering participants a fast and flat course that winds through stunning views along the Thames Towpath.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or tackling your first half marathon, the Ranelagh Half Marathon welcomes all paces with its supportive atmosphere and generous 3-hour cut-off time. You'll enjoy cheering from enthusiastic volunteers and fellow runners as you navigate the scenic route from Ham to Kingston Bridge and back. Plus, with exciting prizes for course records and a PB prize draw, there’s plenty of motivation to push your limits! After crossing the finish line, join us in the event village for a well-deserved celebration, complete with coffee, ice cream, and more surprises. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a vibrant running community—mark your calendars and lace up those shoes for an unforgettable day!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or tackling your first half marathon, the Ranelagh Half Marathon welcomes all paces with its supportive atmosphere and generous 3-hour cut-off time. You'll enjoy cheering from enthusiastic volunteers and fellow runners as you navigate the scenic route from Ham to Kingston Bridge and back. Plus, with exciting prizes for course records and a PB prize draw, there’s plenty of motivation to push your limits! After crossing the finish line, join us in the event village for a well-deserved celebration, complete with coffee, ice cream, and more surprises. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a vibrant running community—mark your calendars and lace up those shoes for an unforgettable day!
Ranelagh Half Marathon
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Belen Martinez Gil
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Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago
Very beautiful run- the parts by the water are truly enjoyable. Very flat race and good community! Very well organised too! Pit stops along the way with water. Overall really really good!
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Event information
The race starts on the grass area at the junction of Riverside Drive and Ham Street, approximately 100m from the pre-race HQ (Richmond & Kew FC). From there, the course proceeds down the length of Riverside Drive, turning right at Hardwicke Road, then right again at Beaufort Road, down Burnell Avenue, before turning left onto Dysart Avenue and then right to rejoin Dukes Avenue.
At Ham Parade, runners turn right onto Richmond Road and then join Lower Ham Road, passing in front of the main entrance to the Hawker Centre. At the Half Mile Tree on Lower Ham Road, runners take a sharp right onto the upper towpath road towards Teddington Lock Footbridge. The course continues on the towpath, past Ham House car park and Petersham Meadows, until Buccleuch Gardens where runners turn left in front of the small café, staying on the tarmac path at all times.
The course continues on the path until just before Richmond Bridge, where it turns right at Bridge House Gardens, then left to stay on the bridge, before joining Richmond Road. Runners turn left onto Cambridge Park before rejoining Richmond Road at the junction with Beaufort Road. At Twickenham Civic Centre there is a left turn down Church Street and another left onto Church Lane down to the river along The Embankment opposite Eel Pie Island.
By Diamond Jubilee Gardens the route leaves the river along Wharf Lane and then turns left briefly onto King Street before following Cross Deep past Radnor Gardens, before turning left onto Strawberry Vale which becomes Twickenham Road and in turn Manor Road. There is a left turn onto Ferry Road near Teddington Lock.
The course then turns right along Broom Road which becomes Lower Teddington Road. There is a left turn at High Street onto Kingston Bridge (staying on the left hand side) then joining Horse Fair before turning left by the back of John Lewis where it rejoins the towpath once more. From there the route goes briefly into Canbury Gardens, turning right to join the start of Lower Ham Road.
After the Half Mile Tree the route retraces the first two miles of the race route, albeit in reverse. Runners pass the entrance to the Hawker Centre initially before heading left onto Dukes Avenue, left again onto Dysart Avenue before a right turn onto Burnell Avenue.
There is then another right turn onto Beaufort Road, a left onto Hardwicke Road before rejoining Dukes Avenue on the left. This becomes Riverside Drive, alongside Ham Lands, with a right hand bend which leads to the finish on grass near the post race HQ, Richmond and Kew FC.
At Ham Parade, runners turn right onto Richmond Road and then join Lower Ham Road, passing in front of the main entrance to the Hawker Centre. At the Half Mile Tree on Lower Ham Road, runners take a sharp right onto the upper towpath road towards Teddington Lock Footbridge. The course continues on the towpath, past Ham House car park and Petersham Meadows, until Buccleuch Gardens where runners turn left in front of the small café, staying on the tarmac path at all times.
The course continues on the path until just before Richmond Bridge, where it turns right at Bridge House Gardens, then left to stay on the bridge, before joining Richmond Road. Runners turn left onto Cambridge Park before rejoining Richmond Road at the junction with Beaufort Road. At Twickenham Civic Centre there is a left turn down Church Street and another left onto Church Lane down to the river along The Embankment opposite Eel Pie Island.
By Diamond Jubilee Gardens the route leaves the river along Wharf Lane and then turns left briefly onto King Street before following Cross Deep past Radnor Gardens, before turning left onto Strawberry Vale which becomes Twickenham Road and in turn Manor Road. There is a left turn onto Ferry Road near Teddington Lock.
The course then turns right along Broom Road which becomes Lower Teddington Road. There is a left turn at High Street onto Kingston Bridge (staying on the left hand side) then joining Horse Fair before turning left by the back of John Lewis where it rejoins the towpath once more. From there the route goes briefly into Canbury Gardens, turning right to join the start of Lower Ham Road.
After the Half Mile Tree the route retraces the first two miles of the race route, albeit in reverse. Runners pass the entrance to the Hawker Centre initially before heading left onto Dukes Avenue, left again onto Dysart Avenue before a right turn onto Burnell Avenue.
There is then another right turn onto Beaufort Road, a left onto Hardwicke Road before rejoining Dukes Avenue on the left. This becomes Riverside Drive, alongside Ham Lands, with a right hand bend which leads to the finish on grass near the post race HQ, Richmond and Kew FC.
Parking: Please do NOT park in the Richmond and Kew FC car park and it must not be used for either drop off pre race or pick up post race. Thank you for your understanding. There is plenty of free on-street parking bordering the start and finish area. Kindly note that parking will be at your own risk.
Kew and Ham Sports Association, Riverside Drive, Ham TW10 7QA
Changing, toilets & showers facilities: These are available in the Richmond & Kew Football clubhouse. There are also 2 additional toilets in each of the changing rooms, so please make use of all of them to avoid queuing unnecessarily!
There will also be portaloos in the start/finish area. Where possible, please come dressed ready-to-run to minimise crowding inside the clubhouse.
Bag Drop: If the weather is good, bag drop will be on the grass area near the start finish, otherwise it will be in the Richmond and Kew FC clubhouse. Kindly note that all items are left at your own risk. Please don't leave any bags or items in the changing rooms, or anywhere other than the dedicated bag drop area.
Changing, toilets & showers facilities: These are available in the Richmond & Kew Football clubhouse. There are also 2 additional toilets in each of the changing rooms, so please make use of all of them to avoid queuing unnecessarily!
There will also be portaloos in the start/finish area. Where possible, please come dressed ready-to-run to minimise crowding inside the clubhouse.
Bag Drop: If the weather is good, bag drop will be on the grass area near the start finish, otherwise it will be in the Richmond and Kew FC clubhouse. Kindly note that all items are left at your own risk. Please don't leave any bags or items in the changing rooms, or anywhere other than the dedicated bag drop area.
Our Race HQ and the start location is at Riverside Drive Open Space. The nearest postcode is TW10 7QA
371 bus: If travelling from Richmond, take the bus towards Kingston, and vice-versa. The nearest stop to the start is 'Ham Street' which is approximately 5-minutes walk away. On Sunday, buses run every 11 - 12 minutes.
65 bus: If travelling from Richmond, take the bus heading towards Kingston, and if coming from Kingston, take the bus heading towards Ealing Broadway. The nearest stop is 'Sudbrook Lane' and is approximately 15-minutes walk away (walking down via Ham Avenues). On Sunday buses run every 9 - 12 minutes.
371 bus: If travelling from Richmond, take the bus towards Kingston, and vice-versa. The nearest stop to the start is 'Ham Street' which is approximately 5-minutes walk away. On Sunday, buses run every 11 - 12 minutes.
65 bus: If travelling from Richmond, take the bus heading towards Kingston, and if coming from Kingston, take the bus heading towards Ealing Broadway. The nearest stop is 'Sudbrook Lane' and is approximately 15-minutes walk away (walking down via Ham Avenues). On Sunday buses run every 9 - 12 minutes.
The Ranelagh Half Marathon is also the 2025 Surrey Half Marathon Championships
Organiser's description
*Bookings now closed on find a race - Final instructions will be sent in the week of 5th May. Please check your email!*
The Ranelagh Half Marathon on 11 May 2025 is an annual road half marathon organised by Ranelagh Harriers.
The race dates back to 1980 and is held on a fast and flat, road course starting from Ham, through to Richmond and Twickenham via the Thames Towpath, down to Kingston Bridge and back up into Ham.
It's open to all runners, whether you're part of a local club, or just lacing up for your first half.
Flat & Fast Course: Starting from Ham, through to Richmond and Twickenham via the Thames Towpath, down to Kingston Bridge and back up into Ham, it's perfect for first-timers, casual runners and also those chasing a personal best.
Friendly Atmosphere: At Ranelagh Harriers, we love running! You can count on our volunteers, marshals and fellow runners to cheer you on every step of the way.
All Paces Welcome: Whether you’re a seasoned club runner or are new to the distance, our 3-hour cut-off ensures that everyone will be supported. We're all about celebrating performance at all levels, so you can expect course record prizes, a PB prize draw, and other on the day spot prizes!
Post Race Celebration: Relax in our event village after the race to debrief with friends, grab a coffee and ice cream! Ps: watch this space for further post race goodies & event announcements.
The Ranelagh Half Marathon on 11 May 2025 is an annual road half marathon organised by Ranelagh Harriers.
The race dates back to 1980 and is held on a fast and flat, road course starting from Ham, through to Richmond and Twickenham via the Thames Towpath, down to Kingston Bridge and back up into Ham.
It's open to all runners, whether you're part of a local club, or just lacing up for your first half.
Flat & Fast Course: Starting from Ham, through to Richmond and Twickenham via the Thames Towpath, down to Kingston Bridge and back up into Ham, it's perfect for first-timers, casual runners and also those chasing a personal best.
Friendly Atmosphere: At Ranelagh Harriers, we love running! You can count on our volunteers, marshals and fellow runners to cheer you on every step of the way.
All Paces Welcome: Whether you’re a seasoned club runner or are new to the distance, our 3-hour cut-off ensures that everyone will be supported. We're all about celebrating performance at all levels, so you can expect course record prizes, a PB prize draw, and other on the day spot prizes!
Post Race Celebration: Relax in our event village after the race to debrief with friends, grab a coffee and ice cream! Ps: watch this space for further post race goodies & event announcements.
Location
Kew And Ham Sports Association- Ham Playing Fields, Richmond, TW10 7SN, United Kingdom
Ranelagh Half Marathon
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Ranelagh Harriers
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