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Running · Half Marathons
Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon 2027
- Race day
- Sunday, 14 March 2027
- Location
- Hampton Court, London, UK
- Distance
- 13.1 mi / 21.1 km
Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon: 14 March 2027. Entry, the multi-terrain course past the Palace and along the Thames, charity, a pace calculator.
Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon Race Timeline
185 days to go
More than 56 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before half-marathon-specific training ramps up.
Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon 2027: quick answers
When is Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon 2027?
Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon 2027 takes place on Sunday, 14 March 2027.
What time does Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon start?
The official 2027 start time hasn't been published yet. Reported around 9:00am by third-party sources, not independently confirmed on the official site.
Where does Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon start and finish?
Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon starts at Hampton Court Palace grounds and finishes at Hampton Court Palace grounds.
How many miles is Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon?
Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon is 13.1 miles (21.1km).
How can I track a runner at Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon?
No dedicated live-tracking app confirmed for this event.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 14 March 2027
- Distance
- 13.1 miles / 21.1km
- Location
- Hampton Court, London, UK
- Start Point
- Hampton Court Palace grounds
- Finish Point
- Hampton Court Palace grounds
- Surface
- Multi-terrain — a mix of paths and roads, shared with pedestrians and cyclists rather than fully closed
- Age requirement
- 17 or over on race day.
- Tracking app
- No dedicated live-tracking app confirmed for this event.
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: start time, cut-off time. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
Not confirmed for this edition — historical reference points only (around £38 in 2022, around £42 early-bird in 2025) should not be used as current pricing. Check the official site directly. Note: RunThrough also runs other Hampton Court Palace race events across the year, so confirm you're booking this specific March half marathon.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct via RunThrough Events.
Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Hampton Court Palace grounds and finishing at Hampton Court Palace grounds. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon flat?
Generally flat and scenic, following the Thames — no official elevation-gain figure is published, though one third-party source cites a modest ~31m (102ft) of total gain.
Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Hampton Court Palace grounds
Start line.
Where Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon starts and finishes
Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon starts at Hampton Court Palace grounds and finishes at Hampton Court Palace grounds. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on. The official course map is the one to use: view it on the organiser's site .
Full Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon Route Breakdown
Starts in front of Hampton Court Palace, heads out along Barge Walk, crosses Kingston Bridge, runs the footpaths of Thames Ditton, returns along Barge Walk, then finishes with around 4km through Home Park. Shared multi-terrain paths rather than fully closed roads.
Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon Pace Calculator & Splits
Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
18:19
Average pace / km
11:23
Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 13:44 | 8:32 | 42:41 | 1:25:23 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 14:53 | 9:15 | 46:15 | 1:32:30 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 16:02 | 9:58 | 49:48 | 1:39:37 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 17:11 | 10:40 | 53:22 | 1:46:43 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 18:19 | 11:23 | 56:55 | 1:53:50 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 19:28 | 12:06 | 1:00:29 | 2:00:57 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 20:37 | 12:48 | 1:04:02 | 2:08:04 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 21:45 | 13:31 | 1:07:36 | 2:15:11 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 22:54 | 14:14 | 1:11:09 | 2:22:18 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 25:11 | 15:39 | 1:18:16 | 2:36:32 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 27:29 | 17:05 | 1:25:23 | 2:50:46 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 29:46 | 18:30 | 1:32:30 | 3:04:59 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 32:04 | 19:55 | 1:39:37 | 3:19:13 | 7:00:00 |
Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon finish
1:54:55
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
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Start Your Verus JourneyHampton Court Palace Half Marathon Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching Hampton Court — no on-site parking is available on race day, so public transport is recommended
- A meeting point agreed with family/friends at the Palace grounds for after the race
Training Strategy for Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon
10-14 weeks is a solid window for a first half marathon; 8-10 weeks is enough if you're already maintaining a baseline mileage. Build your long run up gradually rather than jumping straight to race distance.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Reduce overall mileage across the final 7-10 days while preserving short race-pace bursts. Arrive at Hampton Court Palace grounds fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
Half Marathon Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A modest increase in carbohydrate intake over the 2-3 days before the race — not one huge pasta dinner the night before — is the conventional approach to topping up glycogen stores for a half marathon.
Stick to a carb-focused breakfast, timed 2-3 hours before the start, and make sure it's something you've already tested rather than tried for the first time.
On-course water/gel station details were not published at the time of writing — carry your own fuel if you have specific needs.
Refuelling with carbohydrate and protein soon after you finish is the well-understood way to kick-start recovery.
Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon Charity Places 2027
The Royal Marsden Charity is the official charity partner, with an option to fundraise for it — other charities can also be supported.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusWhere to Stay for Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon
Hampton Court / East Molesey
Closest to the start/finish.
A small, largely residential area with limited hotel choice.
Kingston upon Thames
A short distance away with a wider range of hotels.
Requires a short journey to the start.
Travel & Logistics
Hampton Court railway station is close to the Palace grounds — the most practical way to reach the start given the lack of on-site parking.
No on-site parking on race day — public transport is recommended.
Not a fully closed-road event — the course uses shared paths around Hampton Court, Barge Walk and Home Park.
Spectator & Cheer Guide
The Palace grounds themselves, plus points along Barge Walk by the Thames, give scenic and accessible viewing spots.
The riverside path network makes it possible to move between a few viewing points on foot, though it's more spread out than a compact city course.
No dedicated live-tracking app confirmed for this event.
Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.