Richmond Park Marathon
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Richmond Park Full Marathon
The Richmond Park Full Marathon covers the standard marathon distance of 26.2 miles (42.2 km) and starts and finishes at Sheen Gate. The course is lap based and uses park roads, paths and the Tamsin Trail, with a notable first lap of about 12 miles.
The first lap begins at Sheen Gate and heads up a path toward Richmond Gate, joining the Tamsin Trail and returning to the Sheen Gate area. Runners proceed through Duchess Wood past White Lodge, down toward Spankers Hill Wood and on to Robin Hood Gate, where the route re-enters the Tamsin Trail. Aid is available at Broomfield Hill. The route continues via Ladderstile Gate, through Dark Hill woods to the Tamsin Trail crossing at Kingston Gate, then along Queens Road to Ham Gate with refreshments and a large field section beside Ham Gate Pond. The outward section past the golf club reaches Petersham Gate where runners turn and return along the same trail. The route then uses the Horse Trail and a private road with wide park views before returning past Lawn Plantation and White House Lodge to Sheen Gate to complete the first lap.
After the first lap the route follows a marked line around the park edge, rejoining the Tamsin Trail past the cafe and car park towards Richmond Gate. The finish is at Sheen Gate.
Volunteers provide on-course support. The event is UK Athletics affiliated. Finish goody bags include a medal, a mug and a buff plus end-of-race snacks. Course photos and a course video are available from the organisers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
