BATTERSEA PARK RUNNING FESTIVAL
Saturday, 24 October 2026 · SW11 4NJ, London, United Kingdom
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the Battersea Park Running Festival, hosted by RunThrough Events on Saturday, 24th October 2026, in the stunning surroundings of Battersea Park, London! This exciting event features a flat and fast course, perfect for runners looking to achieve their personal best. Participants can choose between the full marathon and half marathon distances, with the marathon kicking off at 9:00 AM, followed by the half marathon at 10:00 AM. For the younger athletes, a fun 1km Junior Race will start at 10:40 AM, ensuring a fantastic family day out. The marathon course, beginning at the Millennium Arena, consists of 10 laps around the park, culminating on the Athletics Track under the iconic RunThrough Gantry. Runners can look forward to accurate chip timing, themed medals, and plenty of post-race snacks to refuel. With accurately marked miles and enthusiastic volunteers cheering you on, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit at the Battersea Park Running Festival!
About this event
BATTERSEA PARK MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & JUNIOR RACE ON SATURDAY 24TH OCTOBER 2026 Battersea Park is one of London’s most picturesque parks and has been a favourite course for those wanting to run a PB! The course is totally flat, offering the perfect opportunity to push yourself to a personal best. Starting at the Millennium Arena, the marathon course follows 10 laps of the park before finishing back on the Athletics Track, under the Iconic RunThrough Gantry! The Lapped course makes it easy to follow and great for any spectators to catch you flying around the course. As always with RunThrough, you will each get a themed medal, water and post race snacks on the day. Each mile is accurately marked out with signposts and we have plenty of helpers to keep you on track and to encourage you on your way to the finish. Come and enjoy the day with us; we hope to see you there! Make this a fun day out for the family, with our 1km Junior Race around the athletics track! All kids will also receive our sponsored goodies and shiny new medal! CHIP TIMING USED FOR AN ACCURATE START TO FINISH TIME! BRAND NEW MEDAL TO BE REVEALED! START TIMES: 09:00 Marathon 10:00 Half Marathon 10:40 Junior
Distances & Prices
| Distance | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Marathon | £47.00 | open |
| Junior Race | £12.00 | open |
| Half Marathon | £42.00 | open |
The course
There will be marshals all around the course as well as mile signs and arrows. There WILL be pedestrians on the paths. We recommend you do not use earphones and you need to pay close attention to everything around you. Please be aware of people, cyclists and dogs. Spectators You are free to wander around the park so you can see where the competitors will be running. It is lapped so you will see them on numerous occasions.
The route
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Price rises soon
From £12.00

