Run 10k or a Half Marathon at Kew for our Charity

In 2026, run the UK’s most beautiful (and London’s flattest) race inside the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew and raise funds for our charity. Choose the 10k or the half marathon distance and enjoy a flat course under the cherry blossom at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew.

When: Saturday-Sunday 28-29th March 2026

10K challenge
Fundraising target: £300
Registration fee: £25

Half marathon challenge
Fundraising target: £400
Registration fee: £25

You can set up your fundraising page here.

Why run for Barnes Common?

Full support from event organisers including:

  • A unique triangular medal at the finish
  • Free entry for runners and up to 4 spectators to Kew Gardens on the day (2 adults and 2 children), including to Kew’s famous Children’s Garden
  • Free training plans
  • Free photos to all charity runners

 

Dedicated support from our Barnes Common event team including:

  • A team running t-shirt
  • Tips on keeping fit and well when training for a run

 

And of course you will be contributing to the conservation, education and community work of Barnes Common.

Ready to sign up for the challenge? Please email Jackie to register and for more details.

This is a Richmond RUN-FEST event. To find out more about the event, go to the Richmond RUN-FEST website.

Run 10k or a Half Marathon at Kew for our Charity

In 2026, run the UK’s most beautiful (and London’s flattest) race inside the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew and raise funds for our charity. Choose the 10k or the half marathon distance and enjoy a flat course under the cherry blossom at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew.

When: Saturday-Sunday 28-29th March 2026

10K challenge
Fundraising target: £300
Registration fee: £25

Half marathon challenge
Fundraising target: £400
Registration fee: £25

You can set up your fundraising page here.

Why run for Barnes Common?

Full support from event organisers including:

  • A unique triangular medal at the finish
  • Free entry for runners and up to 4 spectators to Kew Gardens on the day (2 adults and 2 children), including to Kew’s famous Children’s Garden
  • Free training plans
  • Free photos to all charity runners

 

Dedicated support from our Barnes Common event team including:

  • A team running t-shirt
  • Tips on keeping fit and well when training for a run

 

And of course you will be contributing to the conservation, education and community work of Barnes Common.

Ready to sign up for the challenge? Please email Jackie to register and for more details.

This is a Richmond RUN-FEST event. To find out more about the event, go to the Richmond RUN-FEST website.