Richmond Runfest

Richmond Runfest The RICHMOND RUNFEST includes the Richmond 10K, Richmond Half Marathon, Richmond Marathon and kids’ mile races.

Richmond Runfest returns on 12th/13th September 2026 with Richmond 10K (back on the Saturday) & Richmond Half and full Marathon & Richmond Kids' Mile (on the Sunday). Welcome to the GoFundMe Richmond RUNFEST

This is the only time you can run in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, a World Heritage Site before embarking on a scenic tour of Richmond. Literally something for everyone!
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10/09/2026

RACE DAY INFO & TOP TIPS! 🏃‍♀️🌳

Race weekend is almost here! Whether you're tackling Saturday's Richmond 10K or Sunday's Marathon & Half Marathon, here's what need to know before you head to Kew Gardens:

⏱️ RACE DAY TIMINGS & SCHEDULE:
SATURDAY (10K):

* 06:45 AM: Number collection & Bag Drop open on Kew Green
* 07:00 AM: Elizabeth Gate opens
* 08:00 AM: Registration closes & last entry through Elizabeth Gate
* 08:20 AM: Spectator entry closes through Elizabeth Gate
* 08:30 AM: 10K RACE START

SUNDAY (MARATHON & HALF):

* 06:15 AM: Marathon collection & Baggage Trucks open
* 06:30 AM: Elizabeth Gate opens for Marathon runners
* 07:40 AM: Marathon Baggage closes & last entry through Elizabeth Gate
* 08:00 AM: MARATHON RACE START
* 07:30 AM: Half Marathon collection opens
* 08:55 AM: Half Marathon Baggage closes
* 09:30 AM: HALF MARATHON RACE START

📌 TOP TIPS FOR RACE DAY:
* Main Entrance: ALL participants and spectators must enter via Elizabeth Gate on Kew Green. No other gates will be open for race entry!
* Bag Drop Policy: Keep bags restricted to an A3 rucksack size. Hand your bag to the baggage team BEFORE entering Kew Gardens.
* Headphones: Allowed for Saturday's 10K (keep volume low so you can hear marshals). Standard headphones are NOT allowed on Sunday under Run Britain rules (bone conduction headphones permitted).
* Xempo Pacers: Look out for our Xempo pacemakers in the wave pens to help guide your pace and hit your target time!

Have an epic race weekend!

👉 FULL FINAL INSTRUCTIONS & GUIDES: run-fest.com/richmond-event-links

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CHARITY OF THE YEAR SPOTLIGHT: WWF! 🌿🐼We are beyond proud to have WWF UK as our official Charity of the Year for Richmon...
09/09/2026

CHARITY OF THE YEAR SPOTLIGHT: WWF! 🌿🐼

We are beyond proud to have WWF UK as our official Charity of the Year for Richmond RUN-FEST! 💚

As the world’s leading independent conservation organisation, WWF has been protecting nature’s wonders for over 60 years. They are leading the charge not just to protect our natural world, but to restore it and bring nature back to life - from safeguarding endangered wildlife to tackling climate change.

Every step our runners take this weekend helps raise vital funds to protect precious habitats and build a thriving world where people and nature can flourish together!

A massive shoutout to all the incredible runners wearing the panda vest along the course this weekend! 🐼👟 Show your support this weekend and in the comments below!

👉 LEARN MORE & SUPPORT: wwf.org.uk/about

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VOLUNTEER WITH US AT RICHMOND RUN-FEST! 🌳🏃‍♂️Want to experience the electric atmosphere of race weekend without running ...
09/09/2026

VOLUNTEER WITH US AT RICHMOND RUN-FEST! 🌳🏃‍♂️

Want to experience the electric atmosphere of race weekend without running 26.2 miles? Join our amazing volunteer crew and help us make the Richmond RUN-FEST 2026 an unforgettable experience! 🥳

Whether you're helping at registration, handing out finisher medals, or marshalling along the course, our volunteers are the absolute heart and soul of race day!

PERKS OF VOLUNTEERING WITH US:
🎟️ Free Race Entry: Earn a FREE entry to any future RUN-FEST or River Thames Running event!
👕 Technical T-Shirt: Every volunteer will receive an official event technical T-shirt.
🥪 Snacks & Refreshments: Provided to keep you fueled throughout your shift.
🤝 Bring a Friend: Can you bring a friend? Of course you can; the more the merrier! However, please encourage them to sign up as well so we can prepare their gear!

Come be part of the team and help make magic happen at Kew Gardens this weekend!

👉 SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER: https://in.njuko.com/volunteers-20261758019221145?currentPage=form_individual-form

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PRE-REGISTER FOR YOUR RACE PHOTOS & SAVE 10%! 🏃‍♂️📸 Capture every smile, milestone, and finish line moment across race w...
08/09/2026

PRE-REGISTER FOR YOUR RACE PHOTOS & SAVE 10%! 🏃‍♂️📸

Capture every smile, milestone, and finish line moment across race weekend! Our official photographers from Your Photo Finish will be positioned along the course in Kew Gardens and along the Thames to snap your best action shots.

Pre-register to claim 10% OFF your photos when the gallery goes live after the events!

👉 HOW TO PRE-REGISTER: Scan the QR code on the image or click the link: https://www.biggerpicture.photography/run-fest/

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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: BIG YELLOW SELF STORAGE TWICKENHAM! 📦💛As we gear up for race weekend, we have to give a huge shoutout...
08/09/2026

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: BIG YELLOW SELF STORAGE TWICKENHAM! 📦💛

As we gear up for race weekend, we have to give a huge shoutout to our longest-standing sponsor, Big Yellow Self Storage Twickenham! They’ve been by our side since the very beginning of Richmond RUN-FEST back in 2013.

Their support goes way beyond a banner on the course. Year after year, they keep all our race equipment, finisher t-shirts, and medals safe, help coordinate deliveries, and even lend a hand with heavy-duty on-site essentials! Their ideal Twickenham location makes our race day logistics run smoother every single time.

To the entire team at Big Yellow Twickenham: thank you for your incredible commitment and for helping us make race day happen! 🙌

Need extra storage? Click here: https://www.bigyellow.co.uk/twickenham-self-storage-units

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IT'S RACE WEEK: RICHMOND RUN-FEST! 🌳🏃‍♂️Race week is here! Runners are heading to Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew this weeken...
07/09/2026

IT'S RACE WEEK: RICHMOND RUN-FEST! 🌳🏃‍♂️

Race week is here! Runners are heading to Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew this weekend for Saturday's Richmond 10K and Sunday's Richmond Marathon, Half Marathon, Family Mile & Kids' Miles!

🎟️ RACE NUMBER COLLECTION INFO:
You can collect your bib before race day from a partner sports shop or pick it up on race morning:

📍 PRE-RACE STORE COLLECTIONS:
Sporting Feet (Richmond): 9 King St, TW9 1ND

Sporting Feet (Putney): 3 Lacy Rd, SW15 1NH

About The Run (Kingston): Unit A, 7 Crown Arcade, KT1 1JB

⚠️ CRITICAL 10K COLLECTION NOTICE:
If you are running Saturday's Richmond 10K, in-store collection strictly ends on Friday 11th Sept at 3:00 PM. 10K runners CANNOT collect a race number from a shop on Saturday 12th Sept, but CAN collect at the event registration tents on Kew Green from 6:45 AM!

Marathon and Half Marathon runners can collect in-store until Saturday 12th Sept at 3:00 PM, or on Sunday morning at Kew Green.

👉 More info: https://run-fest.com/richmond-event-links/

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1 WEEK TO GO: RICHMOND RUN-FEST! 🌳🏃‍♂️The countdown is officially on! We are just ONE WEEK AWAY from race weekend on 12t...
05/09/2026

1 WEEK TO GO: RICHMOND RUN-FEST! 🌳🏃‍♂️

The countdown is officially on! We are just ONE WEEK AWAY from race weekend on 12th & 13th September 2026! ⏰

All main race distance spots for the Richmond RUN-FEST 10K, Half Marathon, and Full Marathon are 100% SOLD OUT! 🚫

Missed out? You can still bring the family and join the fun inside Kew Gardens! We still have limited entries left for the Family Mile and Kids' Mile & 500m! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦👟

Grab your kids' spots before they sell out too!

👉 REGISTER FOR KIDS & FAMILY MILE: run-fest.com/events/about-richmond-runfest/

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RICHMOND RACE NUMBER COLLECTIONS 🏃‍♂️To help avoid race morning queues, pick up your Richmond Run-FEST bib before race d...
02/09/2026

RICHMOND RACE NUMBER COLLECTIONS 🏃‍♂️
To help avoid race morning queues, pick up your Richmond Run-FEST bib before race day on 12th & 13th September 2026 at one of our local partner stores, or collect it on race morning!

Advance collection dates
Race numbers can be collected from 1:00pm on Wednesday 2nd September 2026 until 3:00pm on Saturday 12th September 2026, from any of the locations below.
🚨Please note 10K runners cannot collect a race number from a shop on the 12th Sept but can do so at the event.

Collection Locations & Opening Times:

•⁠ ⁠SPORTING FEET Richmond
9 King St, London, TW9 1ND

Monday – Saturday: 10:00am – 5:30pm
Sunday 6 September: 11:00am – 5:00pm

•⁠ ⁠SPORTING FEET Putney
3 Lacy Road, Putney, London, SW15 1NH

Monday – Saturday: 10:00am – 5:30pm
Sunday 6 September: 11:00am – 5:00pm

•⁠ ⁠About The Run
Unit A, 7 Crown Arcade, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1JB

Monday – Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday 6 September: 11:00am – 4:00pm

📍 RACE DAY COLLECTION (KEW GREEN REGISTRATION TENTS):
Marathon: 06:15 – 07:30
Half Marathon: 07:30 – 08:50

⚠️ Important: If collecting on the day, please factor this into your arrival time. Late arrivals may not receive a race number!

👉 For more details visit our website: https://run-fest.com/events/about-richmond-runfest/

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2 WEEKS TO GO: RICHMOND RUN-FEST! 🌳🏃‍♂️The main race start lines are officially SOLD OUT for the Richmond 10K, Half Mara...
29/08/2026

2 WEEKS TO GO: RICHMOND RUN-FEST! 🌳🏃‍♂️

The main race start lines are officially SOLD OUT for the Richmond 10K, Half Marathon, and Full Marathon on the 12th & 13th of September 2026!

Didn't manage to grab a spot? You can still be part of an incredible race weekend inside beautiful Kew Gardens on Sunday, 13th September 2026!

SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE FOR:
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The Richmond Family Mile (3:00 PM): The only event where the whole family, buggies, and pets on leads can run together! (Chip-timed!)

👟 The Kids' Mile & 500m (3:15 PM onwards): Chip-timed races grouped by school year so your young runners can race alongside their peers!

Spaces are filling up fast for our family afternoon events, so secure your kids' spots!

👉 REGISTER NOW: run-fest.com/events/kids-mile/

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3 WEEKS TO GO: RICHMOND RUN-FEST! 🌳🏃‍♂️There are now just 3 weeks to go until race weekend for the Richmond 10K, Half Ma...
22/08/2026

3 WEEKS TO GO: RICHMOND RUN-FEST! 🌳🏃‍♂️

There are now just 3 weeks to go until race weekend for the Richmond 10K, Half Marathon & Marathon! ⏰

Want to be on that start line inside Kew Gardens? Running for one of our official charity partners is your final way in! Charity registrations strictly close this Monday, 24 August at 6:00 PM!

Spaces across all three distances are extremely limited. Pick a cause close to your heart and claim your place.

👉 https://run-fest.com/charity/richmond-official-charities/

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