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Running · Half Marathons
Richmond Park Half Marathon 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 20 September 2026
- Location
- Richmond Park, London, UK
- Distance
- 13.1 mi / 21.1 km
Richmond Park Half Marathon: 20 September 2026, from Richmond Park, London. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Richmond Park Half Marathon Race Timeline
10 days to go
Ease off volume in these final days while keeping a couple of short, sharp efforts at race pace.
Richmond Park Half Marathon 2026: quick answers
When is Richmond Park Half Marathon 2026?
Richmond Park Half Marathon 2026 takes place on Sunday, 20 September 2026.
Where does Richmond Park Half Marathon start?
Richmond Park Half Marathon starts at Richmond Park, London. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Richmond Park Half Marathon?
Richmond Park Half Marathon is 13.1 miles (21.1km).
How much does Richmond Park Half Marathon cost to enter?
£38-£80 depending on when you enter.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 20 September 2026
- Distance
- 13.1 miles / 21.1km
- Location
- Richmond Park, London, UK
- Start Point
- Richmond Park, London
- Surface
- Park paths — undulating
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, start time, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
£38-£80 depending on when you enter.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through RunThrough.
Richmond Park Half Marathon Race Day Weather
Fetching today's forecast for race day…
Richmond Park Half Marathon Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Richmond Park, London. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Richmond Park Half Marathon flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: park paths — undulating.
Richmond Park Half Marathon Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Richmond Park, London
Start line.
Where Richmond Park Half Marathon starts and finishes
Richmond Park Half Marathon starts at Richmond Park, London. 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.
Full Richmond Park Half Marathon Route Breakdown
A four-lap half inside Richmond Park, chip-timed at every lap. Runs repeatedly through the year: 20 September, 18 October and 13 December 2026, then 14 February, 28 March, 27 June, 15 August and 19 September 2027. Richmond Park is not flat, and the deer are genuinely on the course.
Richmond Park Half Marathon Pace Calculator & Splits
Richmond Park 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
Richmond Park 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 |
Richmond Park Half Marathon Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Richmond Park Half Marathon finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Richmond Park 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.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
Got your target time? Save it to your profile.
Tag Richmond Park Half Marathon, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneyRichmond Park 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 Richmond Park, London
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Richmond Park 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 Richmond Park, London 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 normal diet is fine. There is no need to carb-load for a race of this length.
Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.
Fluid at the on-course stations is usually enough; some runners take a single gel around the hour mark.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Richmond Park Half Marathon Charity Places 2026
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
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 Richmond Park Half Marathon for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Richmond Park Half Marathon fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Richmond Park Half Marathon is run off-road (Park paths — undulating), so local traffic is unaffected.
Richmond Park 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 Richmond Park Half Marathon site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.