Ranelagh Half
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Ranelagh Half Marathon
The Ranelagh Half Marathon is a road race held in Richmond upon Thames with a riverside route that follows the Thames towpath. The course covers 13.1 miles and starts and finishes at Riverside Drive Open Space in Ham, passing Richmond, Twickenham, Teddington and Kingston Bridge. The final 100 metres lead onto grass to the finish line.
The race is chip timed and has a 3 hour time limit. Runners must be aged 17 or over. The event is Racecheck Gold rated for 2025 and 2026 and forms part of the Surrey Road League and the Surrey Half Marathon Championships, plus Ranelagh Harriers’ Summer Road Grand Prix and Half Marathon Championships.
On course there are four water stations at approximately 2.8 miles (4.5 km), 6.8 miles (10.9 km), 8.5 miles (13.6 km) and 11.4 miles (18.3 km), plus a refill station at the start and finish. Marshals are stationed at more than 80 points, supported by lead, roving and tail bikes. Facilities at Race HQ include portable toilets, a staffed bag drop and post race refreshments; tea, coffee and ice cream are available to purchase.
Prizes include podium places, age category awards, team prizes and a cash prize for the first athlete to break the current course records. Every finisher receives a unique race patch and a bottle of water. The course has some uneven sections and is not suitable for wheelchair users; blind or partially sighted runners may be accompanied by a guide. This is not a closed road event and in ear and over ear headphones are not permitted under race rules. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
