The Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon is the only half marathon to be held at this famous and historic royal home. Hampton Court Palace is one of only two surviving palaces that King Henry VIII owned.
The Palace Half is a flat and picturesque course which starts and finishes inside Hampton Court Palace. Running at this historic venue offers not only a perfect opportunity to run a personal best but to visit and run inside one of the UK’s major tourist attractions. After you’ve finished your race you can visit the famous maze and the world’s largest grape vine.
The race starts within the Palace grounds and heads out alongside the Tow Path adjacent to the Thames. Once you reach the end of the Towpath for the first time, you shall turn right across the Kingston Bridge and run back alongside the opposite side of the river before entering the Towpath for a second time.
You will get a cool medal at the finish line! The unique finisher medal will be based on King Henry VIII.
After you have finished your half marathon you can spend some time enjoying The Gardens at Hampton Court Palace, as access is free for participants on this day only.
If you’re gearing up for the London Marathon, the Palace Half is perfectly placed for those wanting to test themselves over half the distance. If you’re not doing the Marathon then it’s pretty good for those wanting to combine a long Sunday run while visiting one of the most beautiful Royal Palaces in the UK, just 19 km from central London.
