We will be back next year on the 12th September 2027 (SIGN UP HERE) or our next half event inside Kew Gardens will be the Kew Half Marathon on the 4th April 2027. This event also sells out early so sign up before December. More info
2026 RESULTS HERE
The Richmond Marathon starts at 8am within the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, running through Richmond Riverside and Hampton Court Palace!
Tour the gardens before passing historical assets including Ham House, Richmond Green, Teddington Lock, Kingston Riverside and the meandering River Thames.
With three famous bridges, a Royal Palace and one famous river this race has been described as the “Worlds most scenic Marathon!” Check out all the amazing landmarks here.
All runners will finish in a music festival in Old Deer Park.
Clearly marked & measured England Athletics certified course (Licence ID: 28982) and is a London Marathon ‘Good for Age’ & Boston Marathon qualifier.
Richmond Marathon returns on the 12th September 2027:
*Spectators must enter before 9am, see more information below.
Enter Kew Gardens via Elizabeth Gate, Kew Green, TW9 3AA or what3words flute.pushes.atoms.
START LINE: Starting next to the Orangery, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. or what3words https://w3w.co/snow.sticky.union
FINISH LINE: Finishing in Old Deer Park, next to 'Pools on the park', Twickenham Road, Richmond, tw9 2sl or what3words https://w3w.co/credit.handy.ended
For travel instructions: CLICK HERE
Your race entry includes free entry to Kew Gardens for up to 4 spectators. This free entry is only valid between 7:00am and 9:00am.
Entry details
Spectators do not need to arrive with their runner, but must arrive within the entry window.
Entry is via Elizabeth Gate only (postcode TW9 3AE).
No entry is permitted after 9:00am, so please plan to arrive early.
While inside Kew Gardens
Spectators are welcome to enjoy the Gardens once inside.
Re-entry is not permitted—if you leave, you will not be able to return without paying standard admission.
Dogs
Dogs are not permitted inside Kew Gardens.
Dogs are welcome at the finish line in Old Deer Park (postcode TW9 2SF).
After 9:00am
After 9:00am, we recommend spectators make their way to Old Deer Park to cheer runners across the finish line.
We’ll have plenty of staff available to issue race numbers on race morning from 6:15am from Kew Green near Elizabeth Gate.
However, to save time on the day, you may also collect your race number in advance from one of our partner stores in Richmond, Putney or Kingston listed below.
Advance collection dates
Race numbers can be collected from 1:00pm on Wednesday 2nd September 2026 until 3:00pm on Saturday 12th September 2026, from any of the locations below.
Collection Locations & Opening Times:
SPORTING FEET Richmond
9 King St, London, TW9 1ND
Monday – Saturday: 10:00am – 5:30pm
Sunday 6 September: 11:00am – 5:00pm
SPORTING FEET Putney
3 Lacy Road, Putney, London, SW15 1NH
Monday – Saturday: 10:00am – 5:30pm
Sunday 6 September: 11:00am – 5:00pm
About The Run
Unit A, 7 Crown Arcade, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1JB
Monday – Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday 6 September: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Multi-terrain: Flat and fast! 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 26.2 miles. The course is flat as a pancake.
The Marathon has a cut off time of 06:30:00 hours
Any community event like us cannot happen without the help of volunteers. Volunteer posts vary in time so even if you have a couple of hours to offer we would love to have you! Click here for more information and to sign up.
CLICK HERE to visit our Run Richmond shop
