Richmond Runfest Marathon

Richmond, England, UK · September 12, 2027
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Richmond Runfest Marathon race day weather

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66° high
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Mild conditions, adjust for humidity

Runners will face a temperature range from 56°F to 64°F, with high humidity at 78%. Wind will be light overall, with a headwind during miles 4, 7-8, 11, and 16. Given the humidity, it's advisable to start conservatively and maintain hydration, especially during the exposed stretches of miles 4, 11, and 20-23.

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About the Richmond Runfest Marathon

The Richmond Runfest Marathon runs through Richmond upon Thames in southwest London, starting inside the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and finishing at Old Deer Park. The England Athletics certified course follows the Thames Towpath past Ham House, Teddington Lock, Kingston Riverside and Hampton Court Palace. It is a Boston Marathon qualifier and a London Marathon Good for Age qualifying course. The same weekend also includes a half marathon and a 10K over the Richmond RUN-FEST festival.

Race weekend

Saturday, September 11
8:30 AM10K (6.2 mi)
Sunday, September 12
9:30 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

Richmond Runfest Marathon FAQ

When is the 2027 Richmond Runfest Marathon?

The 2027 Richmond Runfest Marathon will be held on Sunday September 12, 2027.

Is the Richmond Runfest Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Richmond Runfest Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Richmond Runfest Marathon?

The time limit for the Richmond Runfest Marathon is 6.5 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Richmond Runfest Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 67°F and a low of 53°F with a 6% chance of rain.

What is the weather usually like for the Richmond Runfest Marathon?

Over the 7 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2019 to 2026), it averaged 54°F at the start and 69°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 1 of those years (2026).

What was the hottest Richmond Runfest Marathon?

Of the 7 years on record, 2023 was the warmest, reaching 85°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2022, at 42°F.

What was the windiest Richmond Runfest Marathon?

Of the 7 years on record, 2026 was the windiest, with wind averaging 11 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2021, at 3 mph.

Richmond Runfest Marathon weather history

Based on 7 years of data
Avg Temp
62°F
L:54° H:69°
RunScore
6
Conditions
Rain Freq
14%
1 of 7 yrs
Wind6mph
Dew54°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2026
cloudy
65°/72°Light
4
2025
cloudy
48°/59°-
8
2024
clear-day
51°/65°-
7
2023
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69°/85°-
3
2022
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42°/62°-
8
2021
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56°/67°-
6
2019
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51°/71°-
7