About This Race
A multi-lap route starting with a 12-mile circuit incorporating both the Tamsin Trail and quieter park roads, followed by two additional laps around the park's perimeter. The course provides varied scenery from woodland paths to open grassland, with multiple aid stations and spectator access points throughout.
The full marathon features a complex multi-lap format starting with a distinctive 12-mile first lap, followed by additional circuits around the park's perimeter. The course combines sections of the Tamsin Trail with woodland paths and park roads, providing varied terrain throughout the 26.2-mile distance.
Elevation Profile
The course gains 62m over 42km, with the steepest section between km 29–km 29.
Course Map
Route shown is approximate and for illustration purposes.
Practical Info
LHR - London Heathrow
Richmond offers numerous accommodation options within easy reach of the park, with excellent public transport connections to central London.
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Notable Features
The Richmond Park Marathon stands out as one of London's most scenic urban trail marathons, taking runners through a Royal Park that has remained largely unchanged for centuries. The course features multiple aid stations with both water and food, passage by historic landmarks like the White Lodge, and panoramic views of London's skyline from elevated sections of the park.