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Royal Parks Half Marathon 2026 – Sold Out

Run 4 Cancer in this year's Royal Parks Half Marathon and help British families living with cancer. We have a range of subsidised charity places available. Simply enter your contact details below and we'll reply immediately. All our runners receive a training plan and the option of a Run 4 Cancer running vest.

  • Help families living with cancer
  • Subsidised entry fee
  • Low minimum sponsorship
  • Run with your friends

Royal Parks Half Marathon 2026

The Royal Parks Half Marathon was set up by The Royal Parks charity as an annual fundraising initiative to help conserve and enhance London’s eight Royal Parks for everyone, while enabling charities of all sizes to be involved in a major challenge event.

Since then the event has exceeded all expectations, raising £60 million for over 1,200 UK charities. It’s a key part of raising awareness of The Royal Parks as a charity, funded by donations and events like the Royal Parks Half

Date

  • 11 October 2026

The Route

The Royal Parks Half Marathon is a unique challenge event. Run on closed roads with a festival atmosphere, it’s a landmark day for both runners and supporters alike.

This stunning course threads its way through the beauty and majesty of four Royal Parks and past iconic landmarks including Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament and the Royal Albert Hall. Although there are some gentle undulations it’s a generally flat course, making it fantastic for both beginners and experienced runners.

Already Have Your Own Place?

If you already have your own place and would like to Run 4 Cancer, we would be delighted!  We can fully support you with a training plan and a high performance Run 4 Cancer running vest… perfect for both training in and also for race day!  Just fill in the contact form below and we’ll get in touch right away! Thank you.

Apply For Your Place

We have a number of subsidised places available. All we ask is that you try to raise £350.00 + Gift Aid sponsorship funds in support of Run 4 Cancer.  We set very low minimum sponsorship funds and fully understand that the cost of living crisis is impacting people’s ability to sponsor people.

Complete the form below to register your interest for 2027.

Event Date

11 October 2026

Event Time: 9:45 am
Registration Fee: £35
Minimum Sponsorship: £350
South Carriage Drive
South Carriage Drive
London
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Run 4 Cancer - About Us

Set up by a team of running enthusiasts, all of whom have lost a family member or a friend to cancer, Run 4 Cancer is primarily a provider of days out and short-breaks for British families affected by cancer. We give families something to look forward to during the most difficult of times. We also make grants to UK based care institutions and support research into the positive effects of exercise (e.g. running) and how it can help with cancer prevention and recovery. Find out more about us here.

Royal Parks Half Photos

Runners in Royal Parks Half

Helping Families Living With Cancer

By joining Run 4 Cancer you will be directly helping families affected by cancer.
With your help we can help many more families like this. Thank you.

“With a sick child, everything is governed by their health; it's a cloud that's permanently hanging over us. We couldn't do this sort of thing normally. Thank you!”

Susan Mother

“Two weeks before the trip my PSA reading had reached 28. After our holiday my reading is now 10.8!”

Peter Patient

“Being diagnosed with cancer was an extremely stressful time. After the chemo and radiotherapy it was a pleasure to have something to look forward to.”

Anne-Marie Patient

“These days out for all the family to enjoy mean so much to us as we have to spend so much time apart. Thank you again for all you do in support of families like ours.”

Nick Father

“Thank you for making the difference to the lives of children that have had to cope with things that no one should have to go through, let alone young kids.”

Karen Mother

“It is impossible for people not in our situation to understand just how precious the memories of such a great day can be.”

David Father

“For a week I swam and did things I never ever thought I would do again. I did not think about cancer for more than a fleeting moment the whole week.”

Liz Patient

“I have been through a very rough year finding out I had secondary cancer. Today was a day off from cancer. Many many thanks, it was brilliant!”

Fiona Patient

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