Hampton Court Half Marathon 2026
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- Date Sun 15th February 2026
- Time 08:30
- Location Thames Ditton, Surrey
- Price £39.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable running experience at the Hampton Court Half Marathon 2026, organized by RUN-FEST.com! This exciting event takes place on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in the charming Thames Ditton, Surrey. Celebrating its 13th year, this flagship race along the River Thames is a must for both seasoned runners and those preparing for a Spring marathon. The Hampton Court Half Marathon boasts a fast, flat course that meanders through the stunning riverside grounds of the historic Hampton Court Palace, offering a picturesque backdrop that’s sure to inspire every participant.
Runners will kick off the race with a closed road loop around the delightful village of Thames Ditton, then journey through the ancient marketplace of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. The route continues along the iconic Barge Walk beside the Thames, culminating at the magnificent Hampton Court Palace after 10 miles. With a combination of pavement, pedestrian paths, and scenic tracks, this event is renowned for its potential to help runners achieve personal bests. Plus, every finisher will be rewarded with a high-quality tech tee and a bespoke finisher medal. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join fellow running enthusiasts and make lasting memories at one of South West
Runners will kick off the race with a closed road loop around the delightful village of Thames Ditton, then journey through the ancient marketplace of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. The route continues along the iconic Barge Walk beside the Thames, culminating at the magnificent Hampton Court Palace after 10 miles. With a combination of pavement, pedestrian paths, and scenic tracks, this event is renowned for its potential to help runners achieve personal bests. Plus, every finisher will be rewarded with a high-quality tech tee and a bespoke finisher medal. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join fellow running enthusiasts and make lasting memories at one of South West
Hampton Court Half Marathon 2026
Sun 15th February 2026
Organiser's Description
River Thames Running’s flagship event celebrates its 13th year in 2026. One of South West London’s major running events, the Hampton Court Half Marathon is highly rated as preparation for a Spring marathon or a major distance race in its own right:
This is the original Hampton Court Half Marathon and is run over a fast, flat and visually interesting course that borders the river-side grounds of the magnificent Hampton Court Palace to the South West of London. King Henry VIII and his Tudor entourage will be there to cheer everyone on!
Runners enjoy an initial closed road loop around the picturesque village of Thames Ditton, pass through the historic Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames ancient marketplace, follow the iconic 3 mile stretch of the Barge Walk beside the Thames, and reach the magnificent Hampton Court Palace after 10 miles. The route follows pavement, pedestrian/cycle track, riverside way, and tarmac paths through parks and is well recognised for its PB potential.
All finishers will receive a top tech tee and a bespoke finisher medal.
This is the original Hampton Court Half Marathon and is run over a fast, flat and visually interesting course that borders the river-side grounds of the magnificent Hampton Court Palace to the South West of London. King Henry VIII and his Tudor entourage will be there to cheer everyone on!
Runners enjoy an initial closed road loop around the picturesque village of Thames Ditton, pass through the historic Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames ancient marketplace, follow the iconic 3 mile stretch of the Barge Walk beside the Thames, and reach the magnificent Hampton Court Palace after 10 miles. The route follows pavement, pedestrian/cycle track, riverside way, and tarmac paths through parks and is well recognised for its PB potential.
All finishers will receive a top tech tee and a bespoke finisher medal.
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Hampton Court Half Marathon 2026
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Sun 15th February 2026 (08:30)
£39.50
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Route and elevation
The Hampton Court Half Marathon follows a fast, flat and visually interesting course that borders the river-side grounds of the magnificent Hampton Court Palace. The route is pavement, pedestrian/cycle track, riverside way, and tarmac paths through parks. The original race on this course founded in 2014 offers PB potential and a great atmosphere.
Terrain: Flat multi surface terrain with 2miles of good gravel path. Professionally measured and certified. No hills!
RUN BRITAIN full race license: 2023-44559
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9 reviews
A good local race. Quite a flat route. Some sections were very busy and shared with general public. The main concern was lack of enough toilets at the start. We waited for over 45-50 minutes in the freezing cold and ended up missing our start. The organizers had to delay the start because of the long queues. Please have extra toilets at the start as it adds so much anxiety and stress before the race.
Also, if you are going to drive then either pre book or leave atleast one hour or more time as all the car parks got full before 7.30am.
Lastly, last 100m was very narrow as we entered into the event village. We were bumping into other runners and the general crowd.
Overall a good local race for marathon training.
Jessica
·a year ago
Route was great, really shame that they don’t give you a medal at the end. Instead you got a mug…
Hi Jessica, we will be returning to medals next year. Thanks for your review, Race Director Tom
Great route. Well organised. Parking easy. Muddy part of route, which made a little slower running but that can't be helped.
Would run it again.
Star marked off as water was in cups instead of bottles, I had to stop to drink. I understand environment but not on a half marathon. Or at least one station with bottled water. I had dissolvable tablets, which I couldn't use. Really annoying. A bag to carry all the goodies in at the end. Lastly , the queue for medals was ridiculously long.
Hi Andrea, thanks for your review. Race organisers are under pressure to increasingly use more environmentally friendly water stations from the council and also runners. As an industry it's the right way to go. I'm glad you enjoyed the route (despite the amount of rain we had!) and thanks for your review, Race Director Tom
Sam
·6 years ago
Cracking event. This was my first race and in my home town. To someone who has no prior experience of these events, I was really pleased with the organisation. The Marshalls were great, the organisation was well thought through and I felt very aware of how things worked in advance. The course was very flat with gorgeous views over the river. They even brought the sun out and I managed to knock 6 minutes off my PB!
Oli
·6 years ago
A well planned route. Lots of Marshalls and encouragement from locals, a good amount of stash and a nice medal, Henry the 8th and his courtiers dressed up to greet you as you ran past the palace. A great flat route too. Highlight was the number of people helping afterwards - cutting race tags off shoes was a real bonus! Will 100% do again
Rob
·6 years ago
Perfect route and weather conditions..... Highly recommend this half marathon for the flat running and enthusiastic marshalls. Well organised and scenic views, just not sure it’s a ‘Hampton Court’ related run, only saw that location for a few hundred yards! Park & Ride recommended and the brightest technical short I’ve ever seen!
Hampton Court Half Marathon 2026
