Where can I find final instructions & information about the event?
You can download final instructions here. You’ll find all the information about the events including water station distance. We also have lots of information in our common questions page.
What events are taking place?
This is the Uber Boat by Thames Clippers Richmond RUN-FEST weekend which includes the following races and start times:
SATURDAY 12th SEPTEMBER
8.30am: Richmond 10K Start
SUNDAY 13th SEPTEMBER
8.00am: Richmond Marathon Start
9.30am: Richmond Half Marathon Start
3:00pm: Richmond Family Mile and kids races (Old Deer Park) Start
Where can I find race maps?
Click on the event below:
Is there a way to track participants?
We do not have live tracking at this event, however results are posted shortly after the race and will be available at run-fest.com. Maybe your runner can share with you their strava beacon or mobile location directly.
Where can I meet a runner after the event?
The best place to meet is just after the baggage at the end of the finish line at Old Deer Park. Runners will have their baggage back so you can contact them via their phone. Alternatively, why not agree a location in Old Deer Park village like the stage or information tent.
THE START IN KEW GARDENS SUNDAY
Each runner can bring 4 x family and friends into Kew Gardens to watch them start, as long as it’s between these times: 7am – 9am. Once inside, spectators can enjoy Kew Gardens, however when you leave, you do not get free entry to return later in the day.
At 9am the gates will close with NO ADMISSION into Kew Gardens after this time. Spectators do not have to enter with their runner but must arrive on time and through Elizabeth Gate (postcode TW9 3AE).
For travel information, please visit https://run-fest.com/events/how-to-get-to-the-start-of-the-richmond-runfest/
EXITING KEW GARDENS SUNDAY ONLY
Elizabeth Gate (1.8 miles to Old Deer Park) will allow spectators to exit anytime throughout the morning.
Victoria Gate (1 mile to Old Deer Park) will allow spectators to exit from 8.30am.
For the finish line, spectators should head to Old Deer Park (next to Pools on the Park Leisure Centre opposite the A316, TW9 2SF) to welcome runners through the finish-line from 9.30am.
IMPORTANT: Dogs are not allowed inside Kew Gardens at the start, but they are welcome at the finish in Old Deer Park.
WHERE TO CHEER YOUR RUNNER
If you’re inside Kew Gardens it is a bit tricky to see runners at the start line/ broadwalk. We therefore recommend walking to this location just before 3 mile and then this location.
If you’re supporting a Marathon or Half Marathon runner not inside Kew Gardens, a great place to see them is Old Deer Park (This location) (6miles Half/ 7miles marathon) and then you’ll be in position to see them at the finish. Both routes run along the Riverside on the way out and back. From Kew Gardens it is a 20mins walk (normally there are busses but a bus strike has just been announced). Just make sure you can reach the finish line in Old Deer Park before they do! Please do not walk on the towpath from Brentford Car Park to Richmond as the Thames Path is unavailable.
If you are supporting a 10K runner you are best to watch them inside Kew Gardens and then go straight to Old Deer Park for their finish.
DIRECTIONS TO OLD DEER PARK
SUMMARY
Old Deer Park is located on Twickenham Road (A316), next to Pools on the Park Leisure Centre. Click here for the entrance to our festival village. It is home to our Music & Fitness Festival as well as being the location of the Richmond Family & Kids’ Miles and the finish line for the Marathon, Half & 10k.
To get to Old Deer Park use address: Old Deer Park, Twickenham Rd, TW9 2SF.
Click here for google maps and What3Words: ///glee.proven.guilty.
If you are driving see the website here for more detailed information and recommended car parks. Please note the car park opposite Old Deer Park gets full so we suggest the car park by Richmond Station.
BY FOOT
Richmond Station is 0.3 miles (6 min walk) from Old Deer Park. From the station cross the road, down Old Station Passage, continue to Park Lane and Old Deer Car Park is at the bottom. Take the pedestrian bridge to safely cross over the road onto the field.
TRAIN/ UNDERGROUND/ OVERGROUND
The closest station is Richmond station for National Rail, District Line and Overground. Please check google maps or TFL.GOV.UK before departing as there are various issues on public transport on this Sunday.
When is the next Kew Gardens run?
We will be back in Kew Gardens on the 3rd/4th April 2027 for Kew 10K and Kew Half Marathon.
You can also enter the Richmond RUN-FEST 2027 which takes place on the 11th/12th September.
