GoFundMe Richmond RUN-FEST
London, United Kingdom · Thursday 1 October 2026
The GoFundMe Richmond RUN-FEST takes place in October 2026 across a flat to gently rolling trail course in London, making it a solid choice if you want to avoid steep climbing while still getting some variety underfoot. At 42.2km on trail, you'll be trading road miles for a more technical surface, so arrive with appropriate footwear and expect your legs to work differently than they would on pavement. The elevation is negligible with only minor undulation throughout, which means you can focus your effort on pace rather than grinding out hills, though the trail itself will demand attention and will likely slow your splits compared to road racing. Check the race website at https://run-fest.com/events/about-richmond-runfest for details on course markings, aid station placement, and any specific trail conditions unique to the Richmond area. This is the kind of marathon where fitness alone won't guarantee a smooth day, so practise your trail running technique and get some miles on similar surfaces before race day.
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Adjusted Time
4:34:29
Time difference: +34.5 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain135m
Elevation High16m
Elevation Low3m
GoFundMe Richmond RUN-FEST 2026 Course Analysis
GoFundMe Richmond RUN-FEST is a full marathon held in London, United Kingdom, scheduled for Thursday 1 October 2026. The course is run on trail surface with 135m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 16m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official GoFundMe Richmond RUN-FEST website.
Elevation Profile
With 135m of elevation gain, this is a moderately undulating course. The route ranges from 3m to 16m above sea level (13m total range). While not completely flat, the elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't significantly impact pacing strategy.
Surface Type: Trail
GoFundMe Richmond RUN-FEST is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are inherently slower than road courses due to uneven footing, technical sections, and often steeper gradients. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended, and runners should expect a finish time 10-20% slower than their equivalent road marathon time.
How Difficult Is GoFundMe Richmond RUN-FEST?
Our difficulty rating for GoFundMe Richmond RUN-FEST is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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