Kingston Half Marathon
Sun 5 Oct 2025 Kingston upon Thames, UK

Kingston Half Marathon

The perfect finale to the summer racing season! The course is fast and flat with tremendous riverside views, starting and finishing in the historic ancient Market Place, Royal Borough of Kingston.

  • Sun 5 Oct 2025
Market Place, Kingston upon Thames

Kingston Half Marathon

08:30

Age 17 & over

£42.50-£44.50

  • 13.1 miles multi terrain running

Event overview

A lovely course with goodies for runners including amazing tech tee, medal, personalised certificate, mug, drinks, snacks and much more.

Ideal for runners wanting to grab a late half marathon PB or those looking for a scenic and pleasurable run. 

runners

Runners love the mix of traffic-free and road sections with an atmospheric finish in the marketplace with plenty of stalls offering a variety of foods, and many local restaurants and pubs for those looking for more leisurely post-race relaxation.

It is also perfect preparation event if you are running a late autumn marathon or you just want the challenge of completing a half marathon or 10K.

Highlights

  • Flat, fast picturesque course
  • Start and finish from the historic Market Place
  • Tremendous riverside views
  • Run past Hampton Court Palace
  • Motivating Pace Makers to help you achieve your goal
  • Clearly marked and measured UKA certified course
  • Great runners' goodies
  • Marshals and sweep marshals

This event is part of Kingston Half Marathon & 10K.

Event video

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Dogs allowed
  • Event village
  • Fancy dress
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators
  • Traders at event

  • Bag storage
  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Paid parking
  • Restaurant
  • Toilets
  • Urban

Event HQ

Market Place
Market Place
Kingston upon Thames
Greater London
KT1 1JS
UK

There is official event parking for this event - details coming soon.

  • Entertainment
  • First aid
  • Flat
  • Marshals
  • Out and back
  • PB
  • Sweeper
  • Toilets
  • Water stations
  • Way markers

Overview

Starting in the famous Ancient Market Place, runners will then cover 5 miles through the historic Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames before crossing over Kingston Bridge and heading up the iconic three mile stretch of the Barge Walk beside the Thames. The race then reaches the magnificent Hampton Court Palace before continuing through Thames Ditton and back towards Kingston for the famous Market Place finish.

Map

map

Terrain

The course is fast and flat, with tremendous riverside views on a mix of traffic free and road sections.

Water stations

At 5 miles, 8.6 miles, 11 miles and at the finish.

Pacers

There will be pacers at 5 minute intervals from 1hr 25 mins to 2hr 30 mins.

  • Cash prizes
  • Chip timing
  • Goody bag
  • Medal
  • Technical t-shirt

Prizes

Vouchers for male and female:

  • 1st Prize £100
  • 2nd Prize £75
  • 3rd Prize £50
  • Free entry for another River Thames Running Event

Included

  • Medal
  • Amazing tech tee
  • Super finisher mug
  • Great goody bag including post race snacks and drink
mugs
t-shirt

  • Age 17 & over
  • Entries open
  • Collect race pack
  • Enter online

2025 details and fees to be confirmed.

Collect race pack

On race day or at a local running shop (to be confirmed).

Entry fees

Entry fee (Unaffiliated)

£44.50

Entry fee (Affiliated)

£42.50

Other races at event

  • Sun 5 Oct 2025
  • #2 of 2
Market Place, Kingston upon Thames

Kingston 10K

09:10

Age 15 & over

£40

  • 10 km multi terrain running