Hampton Court Half Marathon 2027

The Hampton Court Half Marathon begins and ends within Hampton Court Palace, placing participants on royal grounds before they proceed with a flat half marathon in South West London. It is a closed-road, chip-timed event, typically held in late winter or early spring, and its fast course serves as a popular preparation for spring marathon training. The route follows flat roads and towpath sections adjacent to the Thames and the riverside grounds of Hampton Court Palace. Clear signage, marshals, sweep marshals, and first aid are provided along the course. RunThrough events at Hampton Court frequently offer multiple distances on the same day, ranging from 5k to the half marathon, with fields sometimes numbering in the thousands. A notable feature is King Henry VIII and a Tudor retinue who may appear on the course to encourage runners near the palace.