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Riverside Marathon & Half Marathon

Name: Riverside Marathon & Half Marathon
Start: 2026-11-28
End: 2026-11-28
Location: Sunbury-on-Thames

Sunbury-on-Thames, United Kingdom • 28 Nov 2026

Event details

The Riverside Marathon & Half Marathon takes place on Saturday 28 November 2026 in Walton on Thames, Surrey. The event offers both a marathon and a half marathon on an accurately measured and UKA certified route. The venue is Xcel SPORTS HUB Stadium, Waterside Drive, Walton on Thames, KT12 2JG. Entry fees listed are £31.50 (affiliated) and £33.50 (unaffiliated). Places are strictly limited.

Course and format

The course runs along the River Thames from Walton on Thames towards Hampton Court and back. The surface is an off-road riverside towpath. The overall course has no elevation gain or loss. Runners complete laps as part of the format:

Half Marathon - 4 laps
Marathon - 8 laps

Medals are provided to all finishers. Virtual participants also receive a giveaway medal or memento.

Rules and restrictions

Distance restrictions apply to participants aged 20 or under in line with UK Athletics rules. The organiser states that the event is a physical running service and also offers a virtual option. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South East (England) Sunbury-on-Thames

Race information

Website

Marathon

Riverside Marathon

Half Marathon

Riverside Half Marathon

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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