Royal Parks Half Marathon 2026

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Royal Parks Half Marathon 2026

Join #TeamShaftesbury and take on the most spectacular half marathon that central London has to offer - it is a unique and inspiring event.

Charity runners will glide through four of London’s stunning Royal Parks, Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, St James’s Park and The Green Park. The 13.1m extraordinary route brushes past London’s most famous landmarks, including The Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace, all on closed roads.

Plus, the event village in Hyde Park hosts a fantastic food and fitness festival, ensuring a brilliant day out for runners and supporters alike.

Whether you are aiming for a personal best or have never run before, we will be with you every step of the way. Running for Shaftesbury makes you an important part of our team and you’ll make a positive difference to the people we support.

About Shaftesbury:

Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them. 

What makes life livable is never down to just one thing – it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from thrill-seeking to thriving – it all adds up to Shaftesbury.

Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services, we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.

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