Get involved Events Royal Parks Half Marathon 2026 - Sunday 11 October Join our team Registration fee: £25Minimum fundraising target: £350 The Royal Parks Half Marathon is London’s original half marathon. Run on closed roads through four of the eight Royal Parks as well as being the greenest race of its kind in the UK. About the event The stunning 13.1 mile route takes in the capital’s world-famous landmarks on closed roads, and four of London’s eight Royal Parks – Hyde Park, The Green Park, St James’s Park and Kensington Gardens. The Royal Parks commitment to sustainability The Royal Parks do everything they can to help reduce the impact of the Royal Parks Half Marathon on the environment. They are committed to making the event as sustainable as possible, while maintaining the high-quality race experience that everyone deserves. Steps being taken on race day and beyond 🖥️ All race communications are digital, making them more accessible while also lowering their carbon footprint by reducing paper waste. Race packs contain the race numbers and baggage label only, meaning no unnecessary printouts. 🏅 The Royal Parks Half medals are unique. Since the race began in 2008, they have continued the tradition of wooden medals, using FSC-certified wood since 2012. 🚮 In the event village, there are staffed designated waste stations and separate waste to be recycled where possible. 🎊 Everyone, including charity partners and sponsors, are asked to avoid using confetti cannons, balloons, or glitter in their celebrations. 👟 JogOn will be in the event village on race day, where people can donate unwanted running shoes, which are redistributed to those in need. 🧥 Runners are advised to bring an old jumper or top to wear before they begin the race to keep warm, they can then drop this before they start and clothing is collected and donated to charity. H2O All runners are encouraged to be self-sufficient with their hydration but it is recognised that different runners have different needs, therefore there are water stations on the route featuring both refill points and compostable cups, ensuring all runners have access to water during the race. Why run for us? Every penny and pound you raise will make a huge difference to so many lives. Thanks to your support, we can: fund state-of-the-art equipment and technology to provide extraordinary care for you and your loved ones transform wards and waiting rooms to keep you comfortable during your stay invest in research, training and education to support the future of healthcare celebrate and care for our amazing NHS staff, who go above and beyond every day and who take such good care of us all. Book your place HERE Sign up and you’ll receive the following: A branded t-shirt or running vest Charity pin badge and latest copy of our Charity Matters Magazine Support and advice from our fundraising team, whenever you need it Advice on setting up your online page Unique Royal Parks Half Marathon finishers medal Set up your Just Giving page HERE Already got a place? If you already have your own place, you can still join our team and make a difference. Let us know you'd like to fundraise for us by completing the quick form below, so that we can support you in your fundraising. Let us know you have your own place > Once you've let us know you'd like to join our team, you can then set up your online fundraising page. There is no minimum fundraising target - just raise as much as possible for your chosen appeal or ward. Get in touch For more information, please contact us. Manage Cookie Preferences