Royal Parks Half Marathon
Take part in the Royal Parks Half Marathon and take in some of the capital's world-famous landmarks. You’ll finish this race in front of two iconic London landmarks: the Albert Memorial and the Royal Albert Hall.
About this half marathon
Join Team Demelza in October 2026 for the Royal Parks Half Marathon.
This closed-road half marathon incorporates four of London’s eight Royal Parks – Green Park, St James’s Park, Kensington Gardens, and Hyde Park – as well as two royal palaces: Kensington Palace and Buckingham Palace.
With a new route launched in 2025, you’ll finish in front of two iconic London landmarks: the Albert Memorial and the Royal Albert Hall.
How it works
Register
Register with Demelza. We’ll then enter your details on the official event portal and let you know when to look out for the email.
Fundraise
You'll automatically receive a link to your fundraising page, then you need to simply share your page with friends and family.
Train and take part
Find a training plan that’s right for you, and we’ll be there on the day, making lots of noise to cheer you on.
Event key details
Sunday 11 October 2026
Location: Hyde Park, London
Registration fee: £35, Minimum fundraising: £350
You must be at least 17 years old before race day
Joining the team
As part of Team Demelza, we’ll support you every step of the way with:
💬 Fundraising advice
🪣 Fundraising material support
🎽 Demelza running vest
🏠 Opportunity to visit our Kent, South East London or East Sussex Hospice for a tour
👏 On-the-day cheer squad before mile 6 and again at mile 9
Registration fee: £35
Minimum fundraising target: £350
Please note: your fundraising target excludes Gift Aid and matched giving.
FAQs
When will I receive my running vest?
You will receive your running vest a couple of weeks after signing up to the event.
When will I receive the email to upload my details to the Royal Parks event portal?
Once the official portal for this event is live and you have reached 60% (£210) of your fundraising target you will be added on to the portal to complete your details, such as predicted finish time etc.
I have further questions about the event itself, where can I find out more?
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