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The Royal Parks Half Marathon has been called Britain's "most beautiful half marathon" by virtue of its blend of expansive parks decked in autumnal finery and the capital's iconic landmarks. With huge crowd support, a flat, fast course and a food festival at the finish line, there's something for everyone at this popular event.
Run through four of the eight Royal Parks; Hyde Park, The Green Park, St. James’s Park and Kensington Gardens.
Run past Buckingham Palace, The London Eye, The Houses of Parliament, the Royal Albert Hall and much more.
Sustainability leads the way over the flat and fast course to the inspirational Food and Fitness Festival.
This award-winning event was set up as an annual fundraising initiative, raising sustainable funds for the Royal Parks to support London’s eight Royal Parks, and enabling charities of all sizes to be involved in a major challenge event.
Over the last twelve years the event has exceeded all expectations in raising £55 million for over 1,000 UK charities.
The money raised by the Royal Parks through this event helps to keep the magic of the Royal Parks alive through restoring monuments and playgrounds, teaching children about the natural world and caring for wildlife.
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The race now starts on the most iconic road in the world – The Mall. Arrive at The Green Park, as this is where the start village is located. You will go through the start village to access the race start, so do not head directly to The Mall itself.
The course is an iconic and picturesque half marathon race through four Royal Parks (Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, St James’s Park and The Green Park) and past some of the capital’s most historic landmarks. Although undulating in parts, the course is not hilly and is great for either experienced or first-time half marathon runners.
Sustainability is at the top of the agenda! The aim is to make race day as green and sustainable as possible. Sixty-six percent of all waste from the event is recycled and now avoids landfill sites. More is being done with every event that is put on. It is important not only to protect the Parks but to reduce any impact on the wider world.
The commitment is to make the event as sustainable as possible, whilst maintaining the high-quality race experience that you’d expect. The environmental policy details the steps to help achieve this. Partners, charities and runners are encouraged to follow the principles outlined in the policy.
Runners are self-sufficient with their own hydration on-course with regular water refill points and compostable cups which help the event to be plastic bottle free. The Royal Parks Half was one of the first major half marathons in London to go plastic bottle free.
If you’d like to join a charity team to secure one of their guaranteed entries, you'll need to fundraise.
There are lots of charities taking part ranging from those with large teams through to those with much smaller teams. Charities ask their runners to fundraise an agreed amount but fundraising targets will differ. Get in touch with a charity that resonates with you and fundraise for an incredible cause!
These charities have places in the event. To secure your place, select a charity, complete the form and follow the instructions.
Get a FREE place with Team Missing People for the charity's 30th Anniversary and help more families affected. Enjoy face to face team meet-ups, goodies, cheer points on the day and more!
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£350
Join Team Mind for this beautiful city run and join the fight for better mental health! Wear your Mind running vest with pride and enjoy a fantastic support package.
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£35
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£350
For a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.
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£35
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£375
Ending homelessness, rebuilding lives.
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£20
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£300
Know Diabetes. Fight Diabetes.
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£30
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£350
The nation's leading first aid charity, to teach everyone simple, life saving skills.
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£10
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£250
Supporting those affected by mental illness to change mental health for good.
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£25
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£350
CAFOD is there, wherever the need is greatest to ensure that no one is beyond reach.
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£20
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£400
Wheelchairs, equipment and services to empower young wheelchair users.
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£25
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£300
Raise awareness, fund research and save lives.
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£5
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£350
Providing the support needed to give homeless young people a future.
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£30
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£350
Helping children into education in the world's toughest areas.
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£25
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£350
Providing vital care and support to all those affected by a blood cancer.
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£25
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£350
Running rehoming centres to save over 16,000 abandoned dogs annually.
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£30
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£350
Providing support and funding research to improve lives everyday.
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£20
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£400
Global conservation work to ensure people and nature both thrive.
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£25
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£350
No one should have to face cancer alone.
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£35
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£350
We Delete Blood Cancer.
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£50
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£300
For children aged 5-18 who have experienced severe abuse, neglect and early-life trauma.
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£25
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£350
For a world free from the effects of MS.
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£17.50
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£350
Funding pioneering medical research into the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease.
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£25
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£350
Supporting families with a seriously ill child.
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£10
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£350
The blood cancer research charity.
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£20
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£350
Coronary heart disease is the UK's single biggest killer but the BHF is leading the fight against it.
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£30
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£350
Pioneering new cancer treatments to create a future beyond cancer.
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£350
Providing clean water and decent toilets to everyone, everywhere.
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£30
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£350
Supporting grieving children and young people to ensure they don't face their grief alone.
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£25
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£300
It’s time to support children in the UK who feel scared, unloved and unable to cope.
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£25
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£350
Transforming the lives of people with epilepsy through world-leading research, advocacy and care.
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£25
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£350
Saving the lives of people with blood cancer and blood disorders.
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£30
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£350
Providing expert support and education to those affected by brain and spine problems.
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£5
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£350
The Royal Parks charity cares for the eight Royal Parks in London for everyone to enjoy.
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£30
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£350
Working to end serious alcohol harm in the UK.
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£350
Helping refugees build safe, hopeful and productive new lives in the UK.
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£35
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£400
Making the discoveries that defeat cancer.
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£30
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£365
Every childhood is worth fighting for.
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£10
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£350
Making dreams come true to bring joy to seriously ill children.
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£30
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£400
Advice and support for older age.
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£20
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£300
Supporting limbless veterans since WWI.
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£35
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£400
Find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s.
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£40
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£350
Funding research to stop prostate cancer killing men.
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£20
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£350
Providing specialist dementia support for families through their Admiral Nurse service.
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£35
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£375
Providing information and support to sufferers of this incurable disease which could affect anyone of any age.
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£350
Improving lives. Curing type 1 diabetes.
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£350
Providing nurses and support to help seriously ill children in the UK.
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£350
Creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
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£25
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£350
Helping the hospital offer a better future to seriously ill children across the UK.
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£35
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£350
Dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children.
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£10
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£400
Ending homelessness.
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£30
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£350
Reducing the number of baby deaths.
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£15
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£300
The only UK-wide charity fighting for a life unlimited, when everyone living with CF can look forward to a long, healthy life.
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£35
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£400
There are 2 ways to secure your place in this fantastic event:
Places in the event are allocated using a ballot system. All you need to do is fill in an application form and submit it before the deadline - you'll get a notification if you've been successful. Don't worry if you're not one of the lucky ones, you'll still be able to join a charity team to secure a place.
If you'd prefer to run as part of a charity team or you weren't one of the lucky ballot applications, you can still secure your place at the start line with one of our charity partners. It's easy to find a charity you would like to run for on this page. You can order by:
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This was a really lovely half marathon... there were so many landmarks to see along the way. You got to see a lot of them more than once, as the route often looped back. Kerry
Great route through heart of London. Excellent support all the way, entering into Hyde Park is the biggest buzz with all the crowds willing you on. Mat
Always an outstanding race as it's closed roads and through London. Jane
A very good half marathon, very enjoyable, good goodie bag at the end, great location in Hyde Park with all the fair with all the stalls. You had the feeling that you were part of a great event. Luis
This was my sixth Royal Parks Half and still my favourite half. Also the first year accompanied by torrential rain but my goodness the charity support was still as strong as ever. A big thank you to All the supporters and organisers. Jeanette
Great race and highly recommend. Nick
The route was lovely taking in the streets of London followed by the parks... The support, especially in the parks was brilliant... The wooden medal is lovely and possibly one of my favourites. Erica
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