Sun 11 Oct 2026 London, UK

Royal Parks Half Marathon

Run through four of London’s most beautiful Royal Parks, past iconic landmarks and tree-lined avenues, on a stunning autumn route that combines city energy with natural splendour.

Charity places
  • Sun 11 Oct 2026
Hyde Park, London > Kensington Gardens, London
Royal Parks Half Marathon

09:00

Age 17 & over

£10-£60

  • 13.1 miles road running + 88 m ascent

Event overview

Enjoy incredible crowd support, live entertainment and an uplifting atmosphere as you take on this scenic, closed-road course that celebrates the very best of London in autumn.

Event community

4h 7m
Bhrat P.

Bhrat P.

50-something who has started running a few years ago. Slowly progressed from 5k to 10k and thinking about half-marathon.

Event details

  • Event village
  • Families
  • Fancy dress
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators
  • Traders at event
  • Venue accessible

Route

  • 1 lap
  • Cut off time
  • Distance markers
  • Entertainment
  • First aid
  • Flat
  • Food stations
  • Headphones allowed
  • Marshals
  • PB
  • Point to point
  • Toilets
  • Traffic free
  • Water stations
  • Wave start
  • GPX available

Location

  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Park
  • Secure bag storage
  • Toilets
  • Urban

What's included

  • Chip timing
  • Drinks
  • Eco goody bag
  • Eco medal
  • Eco t-shirt
  • Event app
  • GPS tracking
  • Map
  • Pre-event training sessions
  • Snacks
  • Training plan
  • T-shirt

Sustainability

  • Bring your own cup
  • Optional medal
  • Optional t-shirt
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Public transport links
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy
  • Trees not tees

Do it for charity

Looking to do this event for charity? Do it for one of the charities below or see the full list of charities on the Royal Parks Half Marathon charity places for 2026 page.

Social welfare

Turn2us

Standing against UK poverty, supporting those struggling financially to thrive into the future.

  • Technical t-shirt
  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact
  • Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event

Sign up
£25

Fundraise
£350

Children

Action for Children

Working to improve life for children in the UK.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Bespoke training plan
  • Pro training advice
  • Training guide
  • Dedicated contact
  • Exclusive social group

Sign up
£35

Fundraise
£400

Health and Medical

Epilepsy Society

Transforming the lives of people with epilepsy through world-leading research, advocacy and care.

  • T-shirt
  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training plan
  • Training guide
  • Online training zone
  • Dedicated contact
  • Cheer squad on the day

Sign up
£25

Fundraise
£350

How to enter

  • Age 17 & over
  • 16000 places
  • Ballot not yet open
  • Ballot
  • Charity places
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available
  • Race pack by post

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