Richmond RUN-FEST Weekend

Richmond RUN-FEST Weekend is a two-day festival of running held in Richmond upon Thames, with headline starts inside the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and a festival finish in central Richmond. The weekend combines multiple distances — including a 10K, half marathon, full marathon and a Kids & Family Mile — with a music stage and a fitness expo to create a community festival atmosphere. The organiser promotes England Athletics certification for the course (Licence ID: 28982) and states the weekend is eligible for London Marathon Good for Age and Boston Marathon qualification, emphasising its measured and officially recognised routes.

The event typically draws thousands of participants across the two days (the organiser notes approximately 7,000 runners across the weekend) and highlights exclusive early access to Kew Gardens for entrants. Supported partners and branding for the Richmond weekend include Uber Boat by Thames Clippers and River Thames Running, and the festival presentation places family-friendly activity and charity fundraising alongside the competitive races. Entrants are encouraged to consult the individual race pages for start times, course maps and ticketing details.