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New Year’s resolution to start up / get back into running starting to dwindle? We might have the answer. The next week and a bit are your chance to sign up for this year’s Royal Parks Half Marathon, which hopes to keep you moving until at least October 12. The course is one of London’s most scenic runs (hitting four of capital’s eight Royal Parks) and the ballot is now open.
Starting and finishing along Hyde Park’s iconic South Carriage Drive, the 13.1-mile route ticks off famed landmarks including Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament and the Royal Albert Hall. With a mostly flat route, the race is suitable for seasoned runners and newbies alike.
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If boosting your cardio isn’t motivation enough, you might be tempted by a good cause. Entrants raise money for the conservation of London’s eight Royal Parks, as well as 1,200 other UK charities. Since 2008, the event has helped to raise £70 million for the likes of Great Ormond Street Hospital and Mind.
Interested? Find all the info you need for entering the 2025 Royal Parks Half Marathon below.
When is the 2025 Royal Parks Half Marathon?
This year’s event takes place on Sunday October 12.
How do you enter the 2025 Royal Parks Half Marathon ballot?
To be in with a chance of running the Royal Parks Half Marathon this year, you’ll need to enter the ballot here, which is open from now until 5pm GMT on February 7.
The ballot will be drawn on Thursday 13 February, results sent out via email.
If you’re unsuccessful in the ballot, there is also the option to run with a charity place. These spots open in February and can be found here.
How much does it cost to enter?
Successful ballot entrants will pay £68.95 (including a £4.95 admin fee) to secure their place in the Royal Parks Half Marathon 2025.
Event map
You can check out last year’s route map below.
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