Royal Parks Half Marathon 2026
Royal Parks Half Marathon 2026
Explore the cultural landmarks and greenery of the capital's Royal Parks in this spectacular half marathon.
Run with Team Place2Be at Royal Parks 2026 and make a real difference to the mental health of thousands of children throughout the UK.
Key information
Date: 11 October 2026
Location: London
Distance: Half marathon (13.1 miles)
Minimum age: You must be 17 years old or older on the event day
How to enter the Royal Parks Half Marathon
We would love to have you run for us on race day!
Fill in the form below to get a charity place with #TeamPlace2Be and take part in Royal Parks Half Marathon 2026. You'll raise vital funds to ensure no child has to face mental health problems alone.
- Registration fee: £35
- Minimum fundraising pledge: £350
If you're lucky enough to have secured your own place through the event organisers, we'd love to welcome you! Join Place2Be for all the same perks with no minimum fundraising amount or entry fee.
- Choose your own fundraising goal
- Every pound you raise will make a difference
Superstar treatment with Team Place2Be
Run with us and you’ll enjoy plenty of perks to help you every step of the way
Our fundraising pack full of top tips
A personalised Place2Be running vest
Regular e-newsletters to keep you up to date and motivated in the lead up to the event
Support from our dedicated Events Team who will be on hand with training and fundraising advice
An invitation to a Place2Be school visit or webinar
The friendliest cheer squad to support you on the big day!
By joining Team Place2Be, you’ll be raising money to help ensure that no child has to face mental health problems alone.
Every penny and pound your raise for your Royal Parks Half Marathon will fund:
- mental health support in schools for pupils
- vital mental health training and resources for staff, parents and families
- our work increasing the number of mental health professionals who can become a qualified counsellor with Place2Be.
Start preparing for your Royal Parks Half Marathon!
Whether you’ve never run before, or you’re looking to set a new personal best, there’s lots of support available to help you on your way.
Royal Parks have a beginner training plan, intermediate training plan, or advanced training plan.
The impact of your fundraising
£54
£54 could pay for a child struggling with trauma to have a 50-minute one-to-one session with a counsellor
£252
£252 could pay for 4 specialised parent coaching sessions for a parent and child to have together
£500
£500 could allow 31 children to book their own appointment to speak to a mental health professional about issues like anxiety
Where is the Royal Parks Half Marathon?
The Royal Parks Half Marathon takes place in London.
The picturesque route will take you past world-famous landmarks, like Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament and the Royal Albert Hall, as well as four of the beautiful Royal Parks - Hyde Park, Green Park, St James’ Park and Kensington Gardens. It's perfect for both beginners and experienced runners thanks to the generally flat course.
When is the Royal Parks Half Marathon?
Royal Parks Half Marathon 2026 is taking place on Sunday 11 October 2026.
How far is the Royal Parks Half Marathon?
The run is a half marathon, which is 13.1 miles.
How much money do I need to raise?
If you have a charity place, we ask you to raise at least £350. But don’t worry! Our friendly fundraising team will support you every step of the way.
If you secure your own place from Royal Parks Half Marathon, you'll be free to set your own fundraising target!
How old do I have to be to run the Royal Parks Half Marathon?
You need to be at least 17 years old on the day of the Royal Parks Half Marathon to take part.
What's the difference between a charity place and own place?
Charity place: If you haven't got a place from the race event organisers, you can secure a charity place for a race through a charity.
Own place: If you've secured your own place via the race event organisers, you can choose to run for a charity and raise money.
If you're not sure what type of place you have, please get in touch with our Events team and we'll be able to help!
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