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Royal Parks Half Marathon

Date: Sunday 11th October 2026

Distance: 13.1 miles

Location: Hyde Park, London

Registration fee: £20

Fundraising target: £400

About this event

📅 11 October 2026
📍Hyde Park, London
👣 13.1 miles

Take on one of the UK’s most iconic half marathons and join Team Kids for an unforgettable 13.1-mile challenge through the heart of London.

The Royal Parks Half Marathon is the only half marathon to run through four of London’s beautiful Royal Parks on closed roads. Starting and finishing in Hyde Park, the scenic route passes world-famous landmarks including Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament, as well as Hyde Park, Green Park, St James’s Park and Kensington Gardens.

With its mostly flat course and incredible atmosphere, it’s the perfect event for both first-time and experienced runners. Every mile you run and every pound you raise will help support disabled children and young people.

How to enter

There are two ways to take part in the Royal Parks Half Marathon with Team Kids:

Charity place entry

To secure a charity place, there is a £20 registration fee and commitment to fundraising a target of £400.


  • £20 registration fee

  • £400 fundraising target

Own place entry

If you’ve already secured your place directly with the event organisers, you can still join Team Kids and fundraise for us. You’ll receive the same support and benefits as our charity runners.


  • No registration fee

  • No fundraising target, just raise as much as you can

When you join Team Kids, you’ll receive:

  • A free Kids running vest with optional name letters so people can cheer you on
  • A fundraising pack with ideas and tips to help you reach your target
  • Tailored email updates with everything you need to know about the event
  • Motivation newsletters to keep you inspired throughout your training

Take part!

Ready to take on the Royal Parks Half Marathon and make every mile count?

Any questions?

If you have any questions about this event, please email our Events team: events@kids.org.uk

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