March 27 to March 28, 2026
Kew the Run 2026
Kew the Run offers the chance to race through one of London’s most iconic green spaces. Choose from two race distances – Half Marathon or 10K – and enjoy a flat, scenic route through the stunning grounds of Kew Gardens. It’s the perfect springtime event for runners of all abilities, all while supporting Children with Cancer UK.
- Registration fee:
- – 10K: £25 (+ VAT)
- – Half Marathon: £30 (+ VAT)
- Fundraising pledge:
- – 10K: £250
- – Half Marathon: £350
- Richmond, London
- March 28 to March 29, 2026
- 020 7430 7788
- [email protected]
Help to fund lifesaving research
Every step helps fund research into childhood cancers, creating better treatments and brighter futures.
Support for families
in crisis
Your run provides emotional and practical support support for families families facing the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.
Become a champion
for change
You’ll raise awareness and vital funds, helping to ensure no child faces cancer without hope for a brighter future.
What to expect
Kew the Run offers the chance to race through one of London’s most iconic green spaces. Choose from two race distances –Half Marathon or 10K – and enjoy a flat, scenic route through the stunning grounds of Kew Gardens. It’s the perfect springtime event for runners of all abilities, all while supporting Children with Cancer UK.
Starting on closed roads inside Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, before venturing down the Richmond towpath and riverside to Ham House before turning to finish back at Kew Gardens next to the River Thames. Kew the Run offers a flat and fast course presenting a perfect chance to lock in to some marathon paced miles.
- Saturday 28 March 2026: 10K: £25 (plus VAT) registration fee, £250 minimum sponsorship
- Sunday 29 March 2026: Half Marathon: £30 (plus VAT) registration fee, £350 minimum sponsorship
If you have any questions about joining our team, feel free to contact us at [email protected].
Join with a charity place
If you would like one of our charity places to run in Kew the Run, please click on the link and complete the form.
Registration Fee: 10K – £25 (+VAT) & Half Marathon – £30 (+VAT)
– you will be sent a link to pay your registration fee when we have received your form
Minimum fundraising target: 10K – £250 & Half Marathon – £350
Join with your own place
If you have secured own place in the Kew the Run already, we’d love to have you on our team. Please complete the Own place form below.
Registration fee: £0
Fundraising target: as much as possible
What you can expect from Children with Cancer UK:
When you join our team, you will receive:
- A digital fundraising pack full of tips and advice
- Regular emails with expert guidance and encouragement
- A vibrant, branded running top
If you’d like to join us and run for a cause, complete the form below. For any issues or questions, please contact us at [email protected] or call 020 7430 7788.
Where your money goes
Every contribution is carefully allocated to fund critical research, provide essential resources to families, and drive greater awareness.
HOW WE USE
EVERY
£1
| Fighting childhood cancer | |
|---|---|
| Research | 44p |
| Supporting Families | 15p |
| Raising Awareness | 21p |
| Funds to support our cause | |
|---|---|
| Fundraising | 20p |
Cancer diagnoses
Every day, around 10 children and young people in the UK are diagnosed with cancer.
New treatments
8 out of 10 young cancer patients can now receive successful treatment, thanks to the specialist research we help fund.
Safer therapies
We are committed to developing safer and more effective childhood cancer treatments with fewer toxic side effects.
Funding research
We invest in crucial childhood cancer research that would otherwise go unfunded.