Royal Parks Half Marathon
Run with us along the 13.1-mile course that takes you through four beautiful Royal Parks and past iconic landmarks in London.
- Event date:
- 12 October 2025
- Entry fee:
- £35
- Minimum sponsorship:
- £550
About the event and course route
The Royal Parks Half Marathon is a unique challenge event in London. The stunning 13.1-mile course takes you through four beautiful Royal Parks and past iconic landmarks including Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament and the Royal Albert Hall.
Although there are some gentle inclines it’s a generally flat course, making it fantastic for both beginners and experienced runners.
How to get involved:
Register for a charity place
Run with us to help support children across the UK with your sponsorship. To join us, sign up for one of our charity places for the Royal Parks Half Marathon. Our only requirements are a registration fee of £35 and a minimum fundraising target of £550.
Already have your own place?
If you have already secured your own place in the Royal Parks Half Marathon through the event organisers, you can still join Team Barnardo’s without any additional registration fee! There is no minimum sponsorship with an own place entry, however we encourage you to raise as much as possible to support our work with young people.
Why fundraise for Barnardo’s?
By joining #TeamBarnardos you’ll be making an invaluable difference to the lives of the children, young people and families we support.
Fundraising for Barnardo’s means we're able to help children and young people feel safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful – and have somewhere they feel they belong.
We have a dedicated events team to support our fundraisers, so whatever challenge you’re taking on, we’re here to help you prepare for your event and to answer any questions you might have!
By becoming part of Team Barnardo's, you will receive:
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A high-performance Barnardo's vest or t-shirt.
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A fundraising pack filled with top tips and ideas.
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Training support from endurance experts, Running With Us.
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Dedicated support and advice from our events team.
Contact Events team
If you have any questions about the event or the fundraising requirements, please get in touch with our events team, who will be happy to help.
Need help with fundraising?
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"I didn't realise just how important and life-changing Barnardo's support is until [...] my own family needed help."
Jason, a teacher and adoptive dad, talks about his experience of training for the London Marathon and explains why he decided to fundraise for us.
Other ways to get involved with us
When you change a childhood, you change a life. If you're not ready to fundraise learn about other ways you can help children, young people and families across the UK feel safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful.