Everything you need to know about Kew The Run 28th/29th March 2026.

Entry times, ticket information including how to book, pricing, parking, access and contact information.

Dates

Kew the Run is a two day event that includes the Kew Gardens 10k on Saturday 28th March and the Kew Half Marathon on Sunday 29th March 2026.

Entry times

Kew The Run is open from 7am. Entrance for Kew the Run will be via Elizabeth Gate.

The Gardens open to the public at 10am on Saturday and 11am Sunday.

Ticket information

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Prices

SPECTATOR ADMISSION

FREE ADMISSION FOR YOUR 4 SPECTATORS*

* Kew Gardens is a ticketed venue so we are delighted that your race entry also allows an additional 2x adults and 2x children (U16) to enter with you FREE of charge when you arrive for the race!

Important:

SATURDAY (Kew 10k) –

As Kew Gardens is a ticketed venue, each race place includes free entry for up to 2 adults and 2 children (under 16) to cheer you on.

To use this free entry, all spectators must enter Kew Gardens before 08:20am, when the gates close for the 10K race start.

• Spectators must enter via Elizabeth Gate.

• Elizabeth Gate will close at 08:20am for this event.

• No entry is permitted after 08:20am until Kew Gardens open to paying visitors at 10:00am.

• Once inside, spectators may remain in Kew Gardens for the rest of the day.

• Re-entry is not permitted—if you leave the Gardens, you will need to pay the standard entry fee to return.

SUNDAY (Kew Half) –

As Kew Gardens is a ticketed venue, each race place includes free entry for up to 2 adults and 2  children (under 16) during one of the designated entry windows below.

• Early entry: 6:45am – 7:40am

• Late entry: 8:15am – 9:45am

These time windows are in place to ensure the race route remains clear. Spectator entry will not be permitted outside of these times.

• Spectators must enter via Elizabeth Gate.

• No entry is permitted after 09:45am until Kew Gardens open to paying visitors at 11:00am.

• Once inside, spectators may remain in Kew Gardens for the rest of the day.

• Re-entry is not permitted—if you leave the Gardens, you will need to pay the standard entry fee to return.

If you would like to welcome more spectators to cheer you on, you will need to refer to your ‘Kew The Run Confirmation’ email and click VISIT THE SHOP button to purchase additional spectator tickets.

These are just Kew Gardens Half Marathon spectator timings, ALL runners need to be inside Elizabeth Gate by 7.40AM.

Race Packs will be collected from Sporting Feet, Richmond (9 King St, London TW9 1ND), Sporting Feet Putney & About the Run Kingston from 17th March and they will also be available to be collected on the morning of your race outside Elizabeth Gate (more info will be sent to runners in their final instructions).

At Kew The Run

Access

Kew Gardens 10k route can be found here

Kew Gardens Half Marathon route can be found here

The route is on pathways although terrain can vary in different areas of the Gardens. If you or any members of your group are encountering any difficulties, please alert one of our friendly marshals who will do their best to help you, and who can offer possible shortcuts to the exit.

If you have specific access needs please contact us here and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Wheelchairs, mobility scooters and buggies

Kew The Run is presented in the natural landscape. Whilst every effort is made to make the route fully accessible, by its very nature it will cover some difficult terrain with a number of varying gradients. These areas may be challenging during wet weather.

Children’s scooters and balance bikes are not permitted on inside the Garden.

Dogs

Registered disability assistance dogs are allowed, other dogs are not allowed.

Food and drink

Please note, we are operating cashless across our catering units at Kew The Run.

What to bring and wear

There are no covered areas during the routes and the paths can get wet so please ensure you wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather.

Photography

Please feel free to take photos along the route but do be aware of others.

We use photographs taken at Kew The Run for promotional purposes. Runners agree to this in our terms and conditions of entry but please contact us if you would not like photographs to be used in this way. Click here to contact us

Toilets

Event toilets will be placed next to the Family Kitchen. There are accessible toilets at Visitor Toilets, Family Kitchen Toilets and Brentford Gate.

Event Parking has sold out.

Parking is now strictly prohibited along Kew Road, due to the implementation of cycle lanes on both directions along the length of this road.

Brentford Gate car park

Parking at Kew’s Ferry Lane car park (TW9 3AF) is open to the public as normal on the Saturday but only from 10.30am on Sunday.

National Archives car park

Car parking spaces have sold out.

Public Parking

Tickets for daytime public parking will be available from 10.30am from Herbarium Car Park (Kew Green, TW9 3AB).

Disabled access public parking

Disabled parking in Brentford car park (TW9 3AF) is free to drivers with a disability and displaying the Blue Badge. Please speak to our parking team at the top of Ferry Lane who will instruct you to an available spot. Please note that on the Sunday that disabled access to Brentford car park will only be available from 10.30am (Please note Gardens open at 11am).

Safety and security

For the safety and security of everyone at Kew The Run we will carry out full security checks at all entrance gates.

If you see anything suspicious or any persons acting suspiciously, please tell the nearest member of staff immediately.

Please do not leave any belongings unattended at any time.

Keep your children with you at all times but also advise them on a meeting point if they do get lost or speak to a member of staff.

Contact

If you have ticket related queries please contact via this page. CLICK HERE