Battersea Park Running Festival Presented by Science in Sport October 2026

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£10 – £45(+ 5% booking fee)

Battersea Park Running Festival Presented by Science in Sport October 2026

Name: Battersea Park Running Festival Presented by Science in Sport October 2026
Start: 2026-10-24T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-24T15:00:00+00:00
Location: Battersea Park

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Date

Saturday, 24 October 2026

Start Times

09:00Marathon
10:00HM
10:40Junior

Location

Battersea Park

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Race Entry Summary

Half Marathon
£40(+ 5% booking fee)
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Marathon
£45(+ 5% booking fee)
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Juniors
£10(+ 5% booking fee)
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Presented by

Science in Sport

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About This Event

Included in the entry

Unique themed medal

Free race photos

Chip-timed results

Post race goodies

Bag drop

Join us for the Battersea Running Festival at Battersea Park for a Half or Full Marathon Presented by Science in Sport.

In Support of The Feathers Association

Lace up for a spectacular day in one of London’s most picturesque parks. Battersea Park’s flat loops, tree-lined paths, and energetic atmosphere set the scene for a brilliant race day whether you are chasing a personal best or soaking up the sights. You will start and finish on the athletics track at the Millennium Arena, crossing under the iconic RunThrough gantry to round off an unforgettable experience.

We also have a fun, family-friendly junior race on the track so young runners can enjoy their own moment of glory.

Race Day Schedule

09:00 amMarathon
10:00 amHalf Marathon
10:40 amJunior

Laps

11 laps - Marathon

5 laps - Half Marathon

Each kilometre is accurately marked with distance flags, and our friendly marshals will guide and cheer you all the way to the finish. We cannot wait to welcome you to Battersea Running Festival Presented by Science in Sport.

With RunThrough, you can expect a friendly team of marshals to help guide you around the course and cheer you on to the finish, a lively and well-serviced event village with plenty of food and drink options, including free goodies from our partners at the finish line after your hard effort.

You can now grab your Battersea Running Festival Presented by Science in Sport event t-shirt for more than 30% off when you buy it as part of your entry on checkout! With the event logo printed on the chest, it’s the perfect keepsake to celebrate your race and wear your achievement with pride!

We can do this with our partner RT Kit as part of a strategic decision to raise awareness about the quality of the product, whilst reducing the overall cost of events for those who would prefer not to have a t-shirt included.

Come and enjoy the day with us. Once you enter, you will receive a confirmation email. More information will be sent closer to the event. We can’t wait to see you on the start line.

Event Location: Carriage Dr E, London SW11 4NJ, UK

The Route

HM route

Distance: HM
Elev Gain: 10 m

Marathon route

Our Partners

In support of

The Feathers Association

Run for The Feathers Association

Event Information

Marshals are positioned all around the course, with distance signs and arrows throughout. Listen for marshal instructions and be aware of the signage in place, especially where different distances diverge and rejoin.

Address

Carriage Dr E, London SW11 4NJ

Getting There

The best and easiest way to get to Battersea Park is via the underground/train network. The closest tube/train stations are Battersea Power Station, Queens Town Road & Clapham Junction.

There are paid car parking facilities available but we recommend that you avoid coming by car as there are limited places.

The park is easily accessible by both foot and cycle. There is plenty of cycle parking available in the park

Parking

There are limited paid parking facilities within Battersea Park however we recommend exploring alternative transportation options.

Event Village Opens

07:30

Baggage

An informal bag drop is within the event village. Your baggage tag is attached to your race number — tear off the strip, attach it to your bag and leave it in the bag-drop marquee. Collect it after your race.

Toilets

Toilets are at the Event Village — follow the signs. Queues build in the final half hour before the start, so go early! There are also toilets around Battersea Park that we recommend using.

Water & Refreshments

There will be a water station on every lap, with water and gels, with a bottle of water waiting for you at the finish line too. We recommend staying hydrated in the lead-up to the event.

Race Pack Posting

Race packs are posted to everyone who entered by Saturday 10th October; anyone who entered after that collects theirs at registration on the day. If yours hasn't arrived by the Friday before the race, email info@runthrough.co.uk or collect it at registration.

Race Pack Collection

Marathon - 07:30 - 08:30

Half Marathon - 08:30 - 09:30

Juniors - 09:15 - 10:15

Warm-Up & Race Start

There will be a group warm-up 15 minutes prior to the start of each race. From here, we will call out estimated finish times to get all runners lined up and ready to run.

You are free to wander around the park so you can see where the competitors will be running. It is lapped so you will see them on numerous occasions.

Accessibility

Buggy runners and wheelchair athletes are welcome. Please remain mindful of other runners and make yourself known should you need to overtake.

Dogs

Sadly, dogs are not allowed to run and are not permitted inside the Millennium Arena. Spectators with dogs are welcome to stay in other areas of the park.