Richmond Half Marathon @ Richmond RUNFEST

4.5 · 2 reviews
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  • Date Sun 14th September 2025
  • Time 09:15
  • Location Richmond, Greater London

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A group of runners participates in a race at the Richmond Run Fest. They run on a path with a large greenhouse in the background. One runner in colorful attire and glasses gives a thumbs up to the camera. Other runners wear race bibs, including numbers 931 and 480.

Richmond Half Marathon @ Richmond RUNFEST

Sun 14th September 2025

4.5 · 2 reviews
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Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Richmond Half Marathon, brought to you by RUN-FEST.com! On Sunday, September 14th, 2025, join us in the picturesque Richmond, Greater London, for an exhilarating race that promises stunning views and a vibrant atmosphere. This event is part of the renowned Richmond RUNFEST weekend, which also features the Richmond RUNFEST Marathon and the Kew Gardens 10k!

The Richmond Half Marathon starts within the breathtaking Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, leading you through a scenic route that showcases historical landmarks such as Ham House, Richmond Palace, and the iconic River Thames. Runners will finish in the lively Old Deer Park, where a fantastic finish festival awaits, complete with live music, a fitness expo, and plenty of celebration. Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to be part of one of London’s most exciting running events!

Richmond Half Marathon @ Richmond RUNFEST

Sun 14th September 2025

A group of runners participates in a race at the Richmond Run Fest. They run on a path with a large greenhouse in the background. One runner in colorful attire and glasses gives a thumbs up to the camera. Other runners wear race bibs, including numbers 931 and 480. A person is wearing a black T-shirt with a design related to Richmond, showing a stylized map where the Thames River runs through it. The text reads, "Richmond's so fast... even the Thames runs through it!" The background features a scenic river with boats and a bridge. A vibrant image featuring two race medals for Richmond RunFest against the scenic backdrop of a river with arched bridges and colorful rowboats. The large text “A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT...” is at the top of the image. The left medal reads "Richmond Half" and the right medal reads "Richmond Run-Fest 2023. A joyful runner wearing a bright neon outfit and bib number 11005 celebrates while crossing the finish line at the Richmond Runfest. Spectators cheer from behind barriers with event signage. Other runners and portable toilets are visible in the background. A large glass greenhouse stands symmetrically behind a serene lake, reflecting the structure and the blue sky above. In the foreground, leafy plants and flowers border the water. Trees surround the greenhouse, adding greenery to the picturesque scene. A person dressed in a large pumpkin costume and red cap is running along a riverside path during a fun run event. A bridge spans the river in the background, and a small crowd, including a person pushing a stroller, appears alongside the path. A diverse group of people, dressed in colorful athletic wear, are running through a lush, green park. In the background, a large pagoda structure is visible among the trees. The runners appear to be participating in a group exercise or race. A medal featuring an illustration of a dog wearing large sunglasses. The sunglasses have reflective lenses displaying the text "RICHMOND MARATHON." The dog's ears are perked up, and it has a whimsical, cartoonish appearance. Runners participating in a charity marathon pass under a large inflatable archway labeled "gofundme RUN-FEST." The scene is outdoors, with trees and a building in the background. Participants wear various running attire. A band performs at an outdoor event. The scene captures a vocalist singing into a microphone and a guitarist playing beside him. The audience is visible in the background, along with event banners, tents, and a sunny sky with trees framing the area.

Organiser's Description

Be part of London’s most exclusive event!

The Richmond Half Marathon is part of a weekend which also includes the Richmond RUNFEST Marathon, and the Kew Gardens 10k. The Half and Full Marathon start within the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and finish in the Old Deer Park in Richmond.

Tour the gardens before passing historical assets including Ham House, Richmond Palace, Teddington Lock, and the meandering River Thames, finishing at a fantastic finish festival and fitness expo with live music in Old Deer Park.

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Course Details

Multi-terrain, professionally measured and certified, flat course
All on road and path inside Kew Gardens before running along the Thames Towpath. Please expect to run on flat path, road, gravel and grass during the 13.1 miles. The course is flat as a pancake.

Richmond Half Marathon @ Richmond RUNFEST course map
Richmond Half Marathon @ Richmond RUNFEST course map

What's Included

After you finish your run you will receive a fabulous technical t-shirt (male & female cut) and one of our famous triangular shaped medals.
Your Richmond RUN-FEST entry also includes two FREE adult and 2 children’s tickets into Kew Gardens in the morning of the race. Xempo pace makers to help you achieve your race target

  • Amazing bottle opener Medal
  • Great Tech Tee (Women's Cut Also)
  • Free entry into Kew Gardens in the morning for upto 4 supporters*
  • Fast Flat Course
  • South West London’s biggest running event
  • Run Britain certified course
  • Chip timed
  • Course entertainment
  • Great goody bag
  • Baggage transported from Kew to the finish line
  • Posted race pack
  • Xempo pace makers to help you achieve your race target

How to Get There

Great public transport via Kew Gardens Tube Station, Kew Bridge Station or Richmond Station (and a bus)

Please take weekend public transport timetables and delays into consideration. There are facilities in Kew Gardens serving hot drinks and food so come early and enjoy the surroundings before your run.

Parking

Official parking available but does sell out. Please see www.run-fest.com for more details.

Location

Entry via Kew Green

The Start: Richmond Half starts inside Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

The Finish: Richmond Half finishes at Old Deer Park in the heart of Richmond in an all-day family music festival

FAQs

  • minimum age

    17yrs own race day

race timings

We strongly advise all runners, regardless of which race you are competing in, to arrive more than 1 hour before your race. Friends and family who arrive late (after 08:30am) will have to pay a normal Kew Gardens ticket (visit Kew Gardens website for prices).

water stations

We have water stations at 3 miles (water), 7.5 miles (water & Maurten drink), 9.7 miles (Water), 11.6 miles (water) and at the finish line.

race packs

Race Packs will be sent out in the post 1 week before the event. If you have not received it by the Tuesday before the event, please contact us.

If you are traveling to the race from outside the UK you are an International runner and will collect your race pack from the International Packet Pickup. Full details on this will be sent via email closer to the race.

spectator admission

Runners are permitted to bring friends/family into Kew Gardens (via Elizabeth Gate, Kew Green) to watch them start BEFORE 9:15am! There is NO ADMISSION into Kew Gardens after this time. Spectators do not have to be with their runner to gain access but must arrive on time and can only gain access Elizabeth Gate (postcode TW9 3AE).

Please note Dogs are NOT ALLOWED inside Kew Gardens but are welcome at the finish line in Old Deer Park.

After this time, we suggest spectators head to Old Deer Park (TW9 2SF) to welcome you through the finish-line. Dogs are welcome at the finish line.

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Priya avatar
Priya

·3 days ago

Well organised and a good course with mix of trails as well as road running paths. Only negative was the hill right at the end to the finish line - definitely needed to push myself here! Would recommend however especially to anyone doing their first half
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David

·2 years ago

Great flat course with an amazing medal and tee shirt design. Loved the band and free beer after.
Thanks for your review, Race Director Tom
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Richmond TW9 3AB, UK

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