Richmond Runfest
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Richmond RUN-FEST - 12th/13th September 2026
Richmond RUN-FEST, presented with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, is a two day running event in south west London. The weekend brings together about 7,000 runners, a music stage and a fitness expo. The event is locally organised in Richmond Upon Thames and described as beginner friendly. Participants receive male and female cut tech T-shirts and chunky triangle medals.
The event includes the following distances:
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- 10K
- Kids and Family Mile
The Richmond Marathon, Richmond Half Marathon and Richmond 10K start inside Kew Gardens. The half and full marathon finish in a music festival finish area in the heart of Richmond upon Thames. The Kids and Family Mile offers over 1,000 places for children at Old Deer Park as part of the event's Olympic legacy pledge.
The course is clearly marked and measured, and is England Athletics certified with Licence ID 28982. The course also holds London Marathon Good for Age status and is a Boston Marathon qualifier. The weekend also lists a music stage and a fitness expo as part of the festival atmosphere. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
