Royal Parks Half Marathon
Join Team Marsden and tackle the UK’s greenest half marathon, running a closed-road route through four of London’s world-famous Royal Parks, and make a difference to cancer patients everywhere.
Enjoy London's most beautiful scenery at the Royal Parks Half Marathon!
Looking for a new challenge, or preparing to tackle your first half marathon? This closed road route through London's stunning Royal Parks could be the event for you! Be part of something special and enjoy the fast and flat route, before celebrating your achievement at the amazing Food and Fitness Festival with your friends, family and fellow Team Marsden runners.
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How to take part
Registration
Registration is £30 per person and we ask each participant to reach a minimum fundraising target of £350. Once you’ve signed up, you’ll be added to the official event console to claim your charity place with the event organisers. You will be sent a separate link via email and will need to complete this to secure your place. After you’ve completed both steps, you’ll be all set to lace up your trainers and get running!
Training and fundraising support
Once you’ve signed up, you’ll receive one to one support from a dedicated member of the charity team to help you with your fundraising efforts and to answer any questions you may have as you prepare for the big day.
You’ll also have access to our professional half marathon training plans to encourage you to start logging those miles. Whether it’s your first big race or you’re a seasoned runner, our plans will help structure your training to make sure you are ready for the challenge.
When you register, you will also be able to join our Team Marsden Runners Facebook group. Our fun, friendly and supportive online community will be there to support you all the way, share top tips and advice and keep you motivated in the run up to the event.
The Royal Parks Half Marathon Route
- Start in the beautiful Hyde Park Event Village
- Run East past Buckingham Palace and towards the Houses of Parliament
- Circle around St James' Park, with views of the river and the London Eye
- Return through Green Park and past Wellington Arch
- Follow the Serpentine to complete another loop of Hyde Park
- Continue through Kensington Gardens, passing the Royal Albert Hall on your way
- Finish with a final push through the park, arriving back to the lively Event Village to celebrate
What’s included when I join Team Marsden?
Your registration includes:
- Your race bib and welcome pack sent prior to the day, including your very own Royal Marsden Cancer Charity running vest.
- Fundraising support and advice from a dedicated member of staff at The Royal Marsden and access to our supportive Team Marsden runners Facebook group.
- Professional training plans to help you prepare for the big day.
- A post-run massage and a well-deserved medal to celebrate your achievement when you cross the finish line!
- Snacks and drinks at The Royal Marsden tent in the post-race Fitness and Food Festival village.
A way to say thank you
Grant took part in The Royal Parks Half Marathon with his daughter Orla as a way to give back to The Royal Marsden after his treatment 10 years ago.
"Having been treated at the Marsden over 10 years ago, I have run regularly to raise money for the hospital, so it can continue its amazing work. The Royal Parks is my favourite event, really relaxed with such a supportive crowd, as well as super friendly runners. Doesn't matter if you want to set a PB or simply walk most of it - it's a great day and experience. I ran it with my daughter, it was a really happy and emotional day."
Thanks to supporters like Grant and Orla, we continue to be there for everyone who needs us.
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