Richmond Running Festival Half Marathon
The bottom line: this 21.1 km half marathon is a mixed profile. Entry is from £48 for the UK adult place, which our value model rates as strong for the distance. It is UKA-measured, so a time here is PB-eligible.
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Richmond Running Festival's half marathon is a point-to-point course over 21.1 km that runs a mixed profile. It is a parkland event at heart.
How hilly is the Richmond Running Festival Half Marathon?
Course profile not yet available for this race.
The course is a point-to-point course. The half marathon route covers 21.1 km. It starts at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (next to Orangery) and finishes at Old Deer Park, Richmond. The surface is road, path, gravel, grass (multi-terrain).
What are realistic finish times?
Finisher distribution not yet available for this race.
Fit depends on your goal here: weigh the course shape and conditions below against a flat-out PB attempt.
What does it really cost to run?
| Entry fee | £48 |
|---|---|
| Travel (modelled) | £40 |
| Accommodation (modelled) | £90 |
| Estimated total | £178 |
The nearest station is Kew Bridge (0.6 miles from Elizabeth Gate); Richmond (1.6 miles). Parking: Official event parking sold out; alternatives include Brentford car parks (nearest to Kew start) and Richmond car parks (nearest to finish); street disabled parking via Blue Badge scheme. There is a pre-race expo for number collection. A finish-area village waits at the end.
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 23°CTypical temperature
- 14 kphTypical wind
- 3 mmTypical rainfall
- 47Favourability /100
Expect typical race-day temperatures around 23°C, winds near 14 kph and about 3 mm of rain on an average year. Overall the conditions are favourable for endurance running — a help if you are chasing a time.
Verdict
The bottom line: this 21.1 km half marathon is a mixed profile. Entry is from £48 for the UK adult place, which our value model rates as strong for the distance. It is UKA-measured, so a time here is PB-eligible.