The Kew Half Marathon reached 'new heights' this year as 5,500 runners completed the event - including YouTube megastar KSI.

Known to many as a Britain's Got Talent judge, boxer, musician, and social media celebrity with over 40 million followers, he drew cheers from the crowds, completing the race in an impressive 1:50:02.

A total of 2,739 runners completed the Kew Gardens 10K, while 3,008 finishers crossed the line of the Uber Boat by Thames Clippers Kew The Run—making this the biggest Kew The Run in its five-year history.

Both races started and finished within Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, offering a unique and memorable race experience in one of London's most iconic locations.

At the front of the field, both races saw exceptional performances from elite athletes.

In the Half Marathon, Ollie Garrod took victory in a rapid 1:11:17, while Rebecca Bunting secured the women's title in an equally impressive 1:18:42, both delivering some of the fastest times in the event's history.

In the 10K, Jamie Ludlow claimed the men's title in 32:39, while Katie Balme won the women's race in 37:40.

The event race director hailed the day as a landmark moment for Kew The Run.

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"This year's event was truly unforgettable," said Tom Bedford. "Welcoming record numbers is always special, but we also anticipate raising over £300,000 for a range of charities, including our Charity of the Year, WWF-UK."

As one of only two running events to take place inside Kew Gardens, the next opportunity to run within this iconic setting will be at the Richmond RUN-FEST on 12–13 September.

Early bird entries for the 2027 Kew The Run event are now open. The race will take place on 3rd and 4 April 2027, with runners able to sign up at www.run-fest.com.

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