Kew The Run: Half Marathon 2027

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Sunday, 4 April 2027 · Richmond TW9 3AB, UK

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Kew The Run: Half Marathon 2027, taking place on Sunday, April 4th, 2027, in the stunning Richmond area of Greater London! Organized by RUN-FEST.com, this exhilarating event promises an unforgettable race experience as participants embark on London's flattest half marathon course, starting and finishing inside the breathtaking Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Ideal for runners looking to achieve personal bests or tune up for upcoming marathons in London, Manchester, or Brighton, this event features a fast and flat route. Runners will be inspired by the picturesque scenery, passing iconic landmarks such as the Palm House, Temperate House, and the Great Pagoda, alongside the enchanting Broad Walk and Giant Redwoods. With Xempo pace makers available to help you maintain your marathon pace, the Kew Half Marathon is the perfect opportunity to lock in those crucial miles. After crossing the finish line, participants and their families can explore the wonders of Kew Gardens, the UK's top tourist attraction, home to an incredible 50,000 living plants. Don’t miss out on this fantastic day of running and celebration!

About this event

The Kew Half Marathon will take place on Sunday 4th April 2027. Now starting and finishing inside Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. This is london’s flattest half marathon so with good training you’ll run a personal best. Looking for a tune-up race 4 weeks before London, 3 weeks before Manchester or 2 weeks before Brighton marathon? Kew the Run offers a flat and fast course, presenting a perfect chance to lock in to some marathon paced miles. We also have Xempo pace makers to help you judge your pace. The Kew Gardens Half Marathon course features several iconic landmarks within the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Runners will pass by the Palm House, Temperate House, and the Great Pagoda. The course also includes the Broad Walk, Queen Charlotte’s Cottage, the Kitchen Garden, The Hive, and Giant Redwoods. After the events, finishers and their families* can explore London’s no. 1 visited tourist attraction Kew Gardens that holds 50,000 living plants to be found across the UNESCO World Heritage site.

Distances & Prices

Distance	Price	Status
	TBC	open

What's included

Free entry into Kew Gardens in the morning for supporters* Amazing Tech tee (inc. Female cut option) Best Medal in London Great goody bag & post race snacks & drink Official chip timing Clearly marked and measured UKA certified course Flat Fast picturesque course inside a Botanical Garden Kew's famous Children's Garden is also open exclusively for our runners & spectators. Xempo pace makers to help you achieve your race target Friendly marshals & sweep marshals First Aid in place throughout the course Course entertainment including Dj's and cheer stations

The course

Mixture of flat tarmac inside Kew Gardens with multi terrain on the towpath. Professionally measured and certified. No hills! Starting outside the Hive at Kew Gardens the brand new course run through the beautiful gardens before running down the beautiful thames tow path berfore finishing back at Kew. This is still London's flattest half marathon and even flatter than last years Richmond Half Marathon. The new course has net drop of 3ft and only a total uphill of 181ft across the whole 13.1miles

Getting there

Great public transport via Kew Gardens Tube Station, Kew Bridge Station or Richmond Station (and a bus)

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FAQs

Refunds/Deferrals

Race entries are NOT TRANSFERABLE and NON-DEFERABLE. We do not permit a change of race number. A full refund will only be offered within 14 days of payment. After this there will be NO REFUNDS, DEFERRALS TO NEXT YEAR OR TRANSFERS TO ANOTHER RUNNER.

Where can I leave my bags?

Our friendly baggage team will be waiting for you to collect your baggage. Please provide your own bags.

Can I run with a dog/pram?

Sadly no, we follow the same rules as British Athletics and therefore I am afraid we will not be able to allow prams/dogs in the races.

Can dogs enter Kew Gardens?

Sadly no. It is Kew’s policy that only assistance dogs can enter gardens.

Is the race on closed roads?

Flat tarmac inside Kew Gardens. Professionally measured and certified (RUN ENGLAND LICENSED EVENT: 29894). No hills! Starting outside the Palm House at Kew Gardens the brand new course run through the beautiful gardens finishing inside the gardens.

Can I run with headphones?

Yes you can.

Will there be pace makers?

Yes there will be. Information will be in your race instructions.

Is the course measured and can it be used for London Marathon GFA

All courses have been measured by Olympic Games measurer Hugh Jones on behalf Association of UK Course Measurers The course can be used for London Marathon ‘good for age’ entry requirements. Our event is run under RUNBRITAIN rules.