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Bushy Christmas 10k & 5k
Next Race: 23/11/2025
Bushy Park, London, KT8 9BZ
Enjoy seasonal racing joy and irresistible festive fun at Bushy Park!
Sunday 23 November, 10:00
Bushy Park, London
10k, 5k
Mostly flat, selection of hard track, tarmac with small grass section
Overview
This is the perfect setting for a fast, flat and traffic-free Sunday morning 10k (or 5k!). You will enjoy a nippy race through various sections of the park, including alongside the Hampton Wick Royal Cricket Club and the Oval Plantation whilst taking in the mixture of scenic woods and lakes. You may even be lucky enough to spot of the many roaming herds of Red or Fallow deer that been know to stop and idly watch the start of the race on a few occasions. Beginners are always very welcome and the atmosphere is jolly and festive!
Route Information
10k: Two laps
5k: One lap
View and download detailed route maps (including GPX files):
For a cause
This race supports The Kingston Hospital Charity.
The Kingston Hospital Charity works to improve the quality of care and the experience for everyone who comes to Kingston Hospital or uses the services it provides across the community. They want your local NHS to be the best it can be for their patience, families and staff by creating top-quality facilities, driving innovation and research and enhancing patient and staff wellbeing. Everything they are able to achieve is because of your support - grateful patients and their families, philanthropists, charitable trusts, businesses and community groups.
Race Highlights
• Fantastic park location & scenery
• Festive and jolly atmosphere
• Dress to impress Santa - fancy dress encouraged!
What’s Included
• Bespoke medal
• Free photographs
• Trophies & prizes for leading runners
On-the-Day Entry Fee (subject to availability)
• 10k: £30
• 5k: £25
Event information will be sent out to all registered entrants prior to race day
Location
Directions
By Bike or on foot:
The park is easily accessible by both foot and cycle. You can leave your bicycles with us at the race registration area whilst you run.
By Car:
There is a car park close to the start and adjacent to the Diana Fountain. Remember that the car park is shared with other park users, so you're advised to arrive as early as you can. Signage will direct you from the Park's car park to the race registration/start area.
There are disabled parking spaces located closer to the start line and if you require the use of one of these parking spaces, please email us and we can send you the details. There is strictly no parking on any grassland or roads within the park. For those using a Sat Nav the postcode for the event is KT8 9BZ.
By Bus:
The following buses that travel to Bushy Park
- 111 Kingston - Heathrow
- 216 Kingston - Staines
- 411 Kingston - West Molsey
- 465 Sandy Lane - Fulwell
- X26 Express service Heathrow - Croydon
- R68 Hampton Court – Richmond
The buses either stop on Hampton Court Road, where Hampton Court Gate is the closest gate, or Sandy Lane, where Teddington Gate is closest. The closest gate to the event is Hampton Court Gate.
By Train:
There are three stations surrounding the park - Hampton Court, Hampton Wick and Teddington - and are all accessible by travelling from London Waterloo. The best station for the event is Hampton Court and it is then a 10 minute walk to the event via Hampton Court Gate.
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