Battersea Park Running Festival October 2026

Join us for the Battersea Running Festival at Battersea Park for a Half or Full Marathon.

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 Distance & Start Times

09:00 am - Marathon

10:00 am - Half Marathon

10:40 am - Junior

Laps 

11 laps - Marathon

5 laps - Half Marathon

Included in the entry

Unique themed medal

Free race photos

Chip-timed results

Post-race goodies

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.

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.

We have been extensively researching what runners consider important, and sustainability is fast becoming the top issue. Click here to see what RunThrough is doing for sustainability.

You can now grab your Battersea Running Festival 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.

Why not become a RunThrough member today and save on your race entries across 300+ events nationwide?! With a range of different price memberships, there is something for everyone to run at the best possible price. 

You’ll receive

•⁠  ⁠Up to 100% discount on event entries 

•⁠  ⁠⁠Exclusive guest passes and 30% off all RunThrough Kit 

To explore memberships, proceed to checkout with an event in your basket, and you will be shown the different tiers of membership options.

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.