Everything you need to know about the 2024 Royal Parks Half Marathon
If you’ve always dreamt of running the Royal Parks Half Marathon, we've rounded up everything you need to know about this year’s event.
The Royal Parks Half date has been announced for 2022: it will take place on Sunday 9 October.
Here's everything you need to know about entering and running the event.
When does the ballot open for the 2024 Royal Parks Half Marathon?
The ballot is now open for the 2022 Royal Parks Half Marathon. It will close on 2 February 2022, and the results will be announced on 4 February. You can enter the ballot here.
If I don't get in on the ballot, how do I find out more about running for charity?
Since the race began, in 2008, more than £55m has been raised for over 1,000 charities. Charities ask their runners to fundraise an agreed amount, but the terms for running and fundraising targets will differ. This year's race charity partners are Gosh and Mind – you can find out more about securing a charity place here.
When does the race take place?
The race organisers are planning for the half marathon to take place on Sunday 9 October 2022.
How long is the Royal Parks Half Marathon?
The Royal Parks Half Marathon is 13.1 miles and takes you on a route through central London, and four of London’s eight Royal Parks – Hyde Park, The Green Park, St James’s Park and Kensington Gardens.
What is the Royal Parks Half Marathon route?
The 2022 route will revert back to the original course starting and finishing in Hyde Park after last year took in a slightly different route to allow for social distancing.
Where does the racestart and finish?
It starts and finishes in the festival arena in Hyde Park. The nearest tube station to the start and finish zone is Knightsbridge. Hyde Park Corner tube is a 15-minute walk away.
What will the weather be like?
It's far too early to predict the weather for the October race. On the same weekend last year, London was experiencing grey clouds with intermittent drizzle.
What are organisers doing to ensure the race is 'green'?
The organisers of the Royal Parks Half will continue their commitment to decreasing the environmental footprint of the race, following a hugely successful 2019 event, which saw the race become one of the first major UK running events to go plastic bottle-free.
Plastic bottles were removed from the route and no single-use plastic was distributed on the course or in the village, which equates to 165,232 plastic bottles removed. The half marathon has maintained its pledge to ban all plastic bottles on course and within the festival site and to drastically reduce waste wherever possible.
Can I defer my entry to the following year?
Runners cannot defer their entry to 2023.
Can I transfer my place to someone else?
If you are unable to attend the Royal Parks Half 2022 you can transfer your place to a friend or family member. You must email the organisers by 26 August and pay a £5 fee to do this.
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