Kingston Half Marathon
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Kingston Half Marathon
Kingston Half Marathon is a road and towpath running event that starts and finishes at the Kingston Hawker Centre on Lower Ham Road, KT2 5BH. The course runs through the streets of Kingston and along the scenic river towpath, with some participants noting the half marathon used two laps on occasion.
Distances:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
The event is supported by local organisations and encourages support for Kingston Hospital Charity, which raises funds for Kingston Hospital. Chip timing is used and results are posted as runners finish. All finishers receive a medal and post race refreshments including water, juices, fruit and a chocolate bar.
Facilities at the start and finish include toilets, a cordoned free baggage drop (organisers advise against leaving valuables), an official race photographer and a medical team located at the start area. Headphones are not allowed except for bone conducting headphones, following UKA Rule 240 S 5. The organiser provides a short pre race warm up before the run.
Transport notes state the event is accessible by car and public transport. There is no parking inside the Hawker Centre; marshals will stop vehicles and participants are asked to use nearby residential streets for parking. The nearest train station is Kingston, with local bus services available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.