Royal Parks Half Marathon

About Royal Parks Half Marathon

  • Date: 11th October 2026
  • Location: London
  • Registration Fee: £40
  • Fundraising Target: £375
  • Distance: 13.1 miles - Half Marahton
  • Registration deadline: 5th May

Don’t miss out on your chance to run a Half Marathon through four of London’s eight Royal Parks. Limited placed left, grab yours and make the impossible possible for children and young people.

This is the most spectacular half marathon that central London has to offer!

Runners will glide through four of London’s stunning Royal Parks, Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, St James’s Park and The Green Park. The 13.1m extraordinary route brushes past London’s most famous landmarks, including The Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace, all on closed roads. 

Plus, the event village in Hyde Park hosts a fantastic food and fitness festival, ensuring a brilliant day out for runners and supporters alike.

Already got your own place? Let us know via email.

Why join #TeamLifelites

You’ll be powering inclusion for children and young people and their families across the UK and Ireland, by helping to provide moments of fun, connection and creativity.

  • A Lifelites branded running t-shirt to help you look the part*
  • A Lifelites branded water bottle to help you keep hydrated on your run**
  • Ongoing support from our fundraising team – your personal cheerleaders
  • A fundraising pack and materials to help you with fundraising and training tips
  • An amazing sense of achievement for yourself and the children and families you’ll be supporting

*You’ll get your t-shirt 3 weeks before your event providing you’ve raised £150
**Receive a water bottle once you’ve hit the £300 mark

FAQs

How much do I need to fundraise?

We’re asking everyone who joins #TeamLifelites with a charity place to raise a minimum of £375. There is no minimum for own place runners.  Your event T&C’S will be included in your welcome email. 

Can I sign a team up to take part?

Of course! If you would like to enter a team, please email challenges@lifelites.orgto have a chat. Place are limited, so we cannot guarantee charity places for your required number.

Do I have to be an expert runner to take part?

No! The Royal Parks Half Marathon sees runners of all abilities taking part. Whether you run regularly, find yourself to be a bit of an expert, or more of an occasional couch to 5ker, everyone is welcome!

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