Royal Parks Half Marathon 2026
- Hyde Park, London
- 11 October 2026
- 13.1 miles
- Registration fee: £29
- Fundraising pledge: £349
Are you ready to take on London's most beautiful half marathon for Shelter?
The stunning route takes in four royal parks and The Mall's iconic promenade. Starting in Hyde Park, you'll run through Green Park past Buckingham Palace.
Looping around St James Park, the route continues towards the riverside before doubling back. This section incorporates many famous landmarks including the Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square and the London Eye.
Enjoy views of Kensington Palace in the final stretch through Kensington Gardens. Then finish like a champion in front of the Royal Albert Hall.
Join 16,000 runners on a closed-road course that's mostly flat with only a few gentle slopes. Perfect for half marathon beginners or those chasing a personal best.
When you run and fundraise with Team Shelter, you're defending the right to a safe home for everyone.
You must be at least 17 years old to run the Royal Parks Half Marathon.
Already have your own place?
If you were lucky enough to secure your own spot, you can still join Team Shelter and use your place to fight the housing emergency. We'd love for you to join the team – please get in touch.
Join Team ShelterHave any questions?
Check our event guidance or get in touch at running@shelter.org.uk.
Volunteer
Want to help out at this event? Sign up to volunteer.
All our fundraisers get the very best from us, including:
a Shelter running top
training plans created by our partners GH Training
personal trainer support
fundraising advice
we'll be there to cheer you on
post-race reception (a hero's welcome and refreshments)
Join our fight for home
Sign up for a Shelter charity place and stand with people facing homelessness or unsafe housing. For example, your £349 fundraising pledge could:
fund 17 webchats providing essential housing advice
fund 12 calls to our emergency helpline
pay for a legal advisor to represent five clients at complex court hearings
One of our previous Shelter runners said:
The Royal Parks Half is a brilliant event, not to mention running for a great cause! It was a hot day but the Shelter cheer squad at mile six spurred me on.
Fundraising for Shelter
We recommend you start by setting up a fundraising page on JustGiving and asking friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you. You can also organise an event such as a bake sale or quiz. See our fundraising resources for more inspiration.
Please make sure you’re confident in reaching the fundraising pledge before you sign up. We invest in places at charity events and need to raise as much as possible for our fight against housing injustice.
Our friendly Events team are on hand to support you with your fundraising. If you have a question or want to talk through ideas, email running@shelter.org.uk or call us on 0344 515 1190.
Read our full guidance about running and fundraising for Shelter
