Royal Parks Half Marathon 2025
- Hyde Park, London
- 12 October 2025
- 13.1 miles
- Registration fee: £29
- Fundraising pledge: £349
Join us for the picturesque Royal Parks Half Marathon in central London.
The route winds through the city's scenic green spaces: Hyde Park, Green Park, St James' Park and Kensington Gardens. It's a closed-road run with some gentle hills but generally flat. When you take on the Royal Parks challenge, you'll enjoy one of the most beautiful charity runs!
Defend the right to a safe home by running and fundraising for Shelter.
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 technical 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
In the midst of a housing emergency, our experts are on hand to provide advice, advocacy and free legal aid. We stand with renters facing no-fault evictions. We defend the rights of families crammed into hotel rooms.
The funds you raise will help to make housing justice a reality. Toby, who ran with his teammates from PEI Group, 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
