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Run, cycle or swim for the parks

Challenge Events in support of The Royal Parks charity

Participate in a sporting event or personal fundraiser to support The Royal Parks charity

Join Team Royal Parks! You can fundraise for The Royal Parks charity by:

  • Taking on one of our challenge events listed below (click on the relevant links to apply)
  • Using a place you’ve won through a ballot e.g. from the Royal Parks Half, London Marathon or RideLondon - just set-up a fundraising page, email is your contact details via challenges@royalparks.com and fundraise as much as you can!
  • Purchasing a place in an organised 5k/10k run, cycle event, swimming event, trek or obstacle course & more
  • Participating in your own challenge event e.g. a personal/family walk, run, cycle or swim
  • Organising your own personal fundraiser e.g. a quiz night, raffle, bake sale & more

For more information or to register, contact us via challenges@royalparks.org.uk / 0300 061 2084

What you will get from us

  • A guaranteed charity race place provided to you by The Royal Parks charity (if you’re participating in one of our listed events below)
  • A sustainable Royal Parks running vest or cycle jersey (if you’re participating in a sporting event)
  • Monthly e-newsletters with lots of fundraising and training tips to support your sponsorship and/or training efforts
  • A dedicated team to keep you motivated and help your prepare for your event/fundraiser
  • Fundraising material required as required for your fundraiser

Corporate Teams

Why not join Team Royal Parks and participate in one our sporting events like the Royal Parks Half Marathon, London Marathon, Swim Serpentine and more. To find out how your corporate team can join and what our bespoke corporate team package entails, please email challenges@royalparks.org.uk or call 0797 084 8018.

Challenge Events Newsletter

Join our Challenge Events Newsletter list to learn about upcoming challenge events opportunities, fundraising stories, volunteering opportunities and more.

How your fundraising will support us

The Royal Parks charity manages and conserves London’s eight beautiful Royal Parks for visitors, tourists & future generations for free. The 5,000+ acres of parks spaces are to enjoy for leisure, sport, entertainment, education, history and culture. To find out more about how your fundraising will support The Royal Parks charity, please click here and watch this short film.

2022 Royal Parks Half Marathon

Support The Royal Parks by running the 2022 Royal Parks Half Marathon on Sunday 9 October 2022.

2022 London Marathon

Apply for a place to run the London Marathon 2022 for Team Royal Parks.

2022 Swim Serpentine

Join Team Royal Parks and take on Swim Serpentine on Saturday 17th September 2022

Got your own/ballot place?

If you already have your own place in a sporting event you can still be part of Team Royal Parks!

Fundraising tips

Fundraising can be as fun and rewarding as conkering your physical challenge. Use our fundraising tips and watch those pennies come rolling in.

Training

Whatever level you're at, we have a training plan to help you enjoy your running experience.

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