Richmond Park Half Marathon - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
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Richmond Park Half and Full Marathon : Sunday 23 August 2026
The event offers both a full marathon and a half marathon held within Richmond Park, starting and finishing at Sheen Gate. Distances offered:
- Full 26.2 miles (42.2 km)
- Half 13.1 miles (21.1 km)
The course follows park trails and roads, using large sections of the Tamsin Trail. The route passes Richmond Gate, Sheen Gate HQ, Dutchess Wood, White Lodge, Spankers Hill Wood, Robin Hood Gate, Broomfield Hill and Ladderstile Gate. Runners pass through wooded sections such as Dark Hill and cross points including Kingston Gate and Ham Gate, and run alongside Ham Gate Pond and parts of the Golf Club before reaching Petersham Gate and returning along the Tamsin Trail.
There are designated refreshment points where water and runners food are available, notably near Broomfield Hill and at Ham Gate. The half marathon distance is one completed lap of the described route; the full marathon uses multiple laps to reach the longer distance. Some road crossings are on public roads and require care with traffic.
The event is UK Athletics affiliated via RunBritain. A course map and GPX file are published and photos from recent years are available. The organiser’s entry policy states there are no refunds; at the race director’s discretion an entry may be held for a future event if the event is at least five weeks away. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
