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Running · 10Ks
Richmond RunFest 10K 2026
- Race day
- Saturday, 12 September 2026
- Location
- Kew, London, UK
- Distance
- 6.21 mi / 10.0 km
Richmond RunFest 10K: 12 September 2026. Entry, the flat closed-road Kew Gardens loop, charity, a pace calculator.
Richmond RunFest 10K Race Timeline
2 days to go
Mileage is right down. Focus on sleep, hydration, and getting your kit and travel plan sorted rather than any last-minute training.
Richmond RunFest 10K 2026: quick answers
When is Richmond RunFest 10K 2026?
Richmond RunFest 10K 2026 takes place on Saturday, 12 September 2026, starting at 8:30am.
What time does Richmond RunFest 10K start?
Richmond RunFest 10K starts at 8:30am from Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, next to the Orangery (entry via Elizabeth Gate, Kew Green TW9 3AA).
Where does Richmond RunFest 10K start and finish?
Richmond RunFest 10K starts at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, next to the Orangery (entry via Elizabeth Gate, Kew Green TW9 3AA) and finishes at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
How many miles is Richmond RunFest 10K?
Richmond RunFest 10K is 6.21 miles (10km).
How much does Richmond RunFest 10K cost to enter?
Reported at around £44.50 by third-party listings; the official site has shown general registration closed with official charity places (around £20 entry plus a £250 fundraising target, e.g. via British Heart Foundation) as the remaining route — confirm current availability directly.
How can I track a runner at Richmond RunFest 10K?
No dedicated live-tracking app confirmed for this event.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 12 September 2026
- Distance
- 6.21 miles / 10.0km
- Location
- Kew, London, UK
- Start Point
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, next to the Orangery (entry via Elizabeth Gate, Kew Green TW9 3AA)
- Finish Point
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
- Start time
- 8:30am
- Surface
- Closed road — a flat tarmac loop entirely within Kew Gardens
- Age requirement
- 15 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: cut-off time. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
Reported at around £44.50 by third-party listings; the official site has shown general registration closed with official charity places (around £20 entry plus a £250 fundraising target, e.g. via British Heart Foundation) as the remaining route — confirm current availability directly.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct via Richmond RunFest, or via an official charity place once general entry closes.
Richmond RunFest 10K Race Day Weather
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Richmond RunFest 10K Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, next to the Orangery (entry via Elizabeth Gate, Kew Green TW9 3AA) and finishing at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Richmond RunFest 10K flat?
Yes — marketed by the organizer as one of the flattest 10K courses in the UK.
Richmond RunFest 10K Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, next to the Orangery (entry via Elizabeth Gate, Kew Green TW9 3AA)
Start line.
Where Richmond RunFest 10K starts and finishes
Richmond RunFest 10K starts at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, next to the Orangery (entry via Elizabeth Gate, Kew Green TW9 3AA) and finishes at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 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 Richmond RunFest 10K Route Breakdown
A fully road-closed, flat tarmac loop entirely within the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew — marketed by the organizer as one of the UK's most beautiful and flattest 10K courses.
Richmond RunFest 10K Pace Calculator & Splits
Richmond RunFest 10K Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
38:39
Average pace / km
24:01
Richmond RunFest 10K Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 28:59 | 18:01 | 1:30:03 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 31:24 | 19:31 | 1:37:34 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 33:49 | 21:01 | 1:45:04 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 36:14 | 22:31 | 1:52:34 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 38:39 | 24:01 | 2:00:04 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 41:04 | 25:31 | 2:07:35 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 43:29 | 27:01 | 2:15:05 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 45:54 | 28:31 | 2:22:35 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 48:19 | 30:01 | 2:30:05 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 53:08 | 33:01 | 2:45:06 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 57:58 | 36:01 | 3:00:06 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 1:02:48 | 39:01 | 3:15:07 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 1:07:38 | 42:02 | 3:30:08 | 7:00:00 |
Richmond RunFest 10K Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Richmond RunFest 10K finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Richmond RunFest 10K finish
52:05
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.
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Start Your Verus JourneyRichmond RunFest 10K 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
- Arrive before 8:20am if you want the free Kew Gardens entry perk for up to 2 adults and 2 children
- A meeting point agreed with family/friends inside Kew Gardens for after the race
Training Strategy for Richmond RunFest 10K
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 10K, whether it's your first or you're chasing a PB. Consistency and a weekly speed or threshold session matter more here than sheer mileage.
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.
Ease off mileage in the final week, keeping a couple of short, sharp race-pace efforts to stay fresh. Arrive at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, next to the Orangery (entry via Elizabeth Gate, Kew Green TW9 3AA) 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.
10K Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A modest increase in carbohydrate intake over the 2-3 days before the race is the tried-and-tested approach for a race of this length.
2-3 hours before the start, eat something carb-heavy that you've already used in training — race morning is the wrong time to try something new.
Water is provided at 5km and the finish.
Within an hour of crossing the line, carbohydrate and protein together are what actually help you recover.
Richmond RunFest 10K Charity Places 2026
Official charity places are available via JustGiving, with British Heart Foundation a confirmed partner (around £20 entry plus a £250 fundraising target).
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 RunFest 10K for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Richmond RunFest 10K fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusWhere to Stay for Richmond RunFest 10K
Kew / Richmond
Closest to the venue, with a good range of accommodation.
Can carry a premium given the area's general popularity.
Travel & Logistics
Kew Gardens station (London Overground/District line) is close to the Elizabeth Gate entry point.
A dedicated parking information page exists on the official site — check it directly for current details.
Fully road-closed within Kew Gardens — exact closure times not published at the time of writing.
Spectator & Cheer Guide
The Orangery area near the start/finish, and the wider Kew Gardens loop, give scenic and accessible viewing points.
Kew Gardens is compact and walkable for spectators moving between points, with free entry for accompanying family before 8:20am.
No dedicated live-tracking app confirmed for this event.
Richmond RunFest 10K 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 RunFest 10K site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.