Battersea Park Running Festival October 2026
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Battersea Park Running Festival October 2026
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About
Officially the world's flattest marathon, the Battersea Park Running Festival provides the perfect setting for a personal best time. Enjoy the picturesque surroundings as you race around the course. As always with RunThrough, there will be themed medals and a great atmosphere.
Marathon, RunThrough Foundation, Half Marathon, and 1 more
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Sat, Oct 24, 2026
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London, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Battersea Park, London SW11 4NJ, UK
Start times
Saturday, Oct 24, 2026
Marathon: 9:00 AMHalf Marathon: 10:00 AMJunior: 10:40 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Battersea Park Running Festival October 2026
Marathon
26.2mi
£45
Junior
1km
£10
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£40
RunThrough Foundation
£80
Marathon
26.2mi
£45
Junior
1km
£10
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£40
RunThrough Foundation
£80
Route information
This marathon course is totally flat, offering the perfect opportunity to push for a PB. The route starts at the Millenium Area and follows 10 laps of the park, before finishing on the Athletics Track, under the iconic RunThrough Gantry. The Half Marathon will be the same course, but 5 laps.
If you’re looking for a fast 5k, then look no further - the 5k Track race will be taking place on the Millennium Arena track. Take on 12.5 Laps of the track to perfectly pace that 5k PB.
What's included
- Unique themed medal
- Aid stations and post-race snacks
- Marked and marshalled route
- Chip timing
- Event photography
How to get there
Battersea Park, London SW11 4NJ, UK
Get full directionsPublic Transport
There are a number of buses that drop you on the outskirts of the park, as well as Battersea station which is a short walk from the start of the race.
Event day logistics
09:00 Marathon
10:00 Half Marathon 10:45 Junior
15:00 Cut-off time
Race Packs
Race Packs must be collected on the day of the event, before the start of your race, from registration. Please be aware that you will not receive anything in the post.
Age Requirements
- 18 and over on race day for the Marathon
- 17 and over on race day for the Half Marathon
- 15 and over on race day for the 5k Track Race
Refreshments
There will be a water station available on every lap of the course and at the finish where there will be water and post-race goodies.
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