In 2008 we created the first half marathon in central London. Now a multi-award winning event, the Royal Parks Half Marathon presented by Royal Bank of Canada, delivered in partnership with Limelight Sports, has become a ‘must do’ race for many runners.
The stunning 13.1 mile route takes in the capital’s world-famous landmarks on closed roads, such as Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and Whitehall. It also passes through four of London’s eight Royal Parks – Hyde Park, The Green Park, St James’s Park and Kensington Gardens.
The Royal Parks Half is now a major annual fundraising event, raising sustainable funds to support London’s eight Royal Parks, whilst enabling charities of all sizes to be involved in a major challenge event. In the decade since we began, runners from around the world have raised a staggering £40 million for nearly 1,000 UK charities.
For more information about the event, please visit the Royal Parks Half website.
Run for the parks
Our Team Squirrel mascot Chester is recruiting squirrels for our Royal Parks Half 2019 team. To learn more about how to get involved, visit our Team Squirrel page.
Volunteer to cheer at our Team Squirrel Cheer Points on race day and help create a great atmosphere.