Date
Sunday 10 October 2027
Location
London - Hyde Park
Distance
Half marathon
Entries for the Oysho Royal Parks Half Marathon in 2027 have yet to open. Please check back soon for an update on when you can apply.
Step: 1
Decide whether you'll enter with a Charity place or Use your own place.
Step: 2
Sign up to get Team Cancer Research UK perks.
Step: 3
We'll provide support, resources and ideas to help you reach your goal.
Step: 4
Cross the finish line and reach your fundraising target!
Known as 'Britain's Most Beautiful Half Marathon', the race takes a scenic route winding through 4 of London's Royal Parks and passing iconic landmarks including the London Eye, Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament.
Run the flat course on closed roads and enjoy the amazing central London location and atmosphere in this unique half marathon event. Whether you're a seasoned runner or thinking of taking on your first half marathon, the Royal Parks Half is the perfect event for you so sign up and join Team Cancer Research UK now!
Download route map(PNG, 2.15 MB)
It’s only thanks to the generosity of our supporters that we’ve helped double cancer survival in the UK in the last 50 years. This is what your donations can do:
£60 could buy a microscope lens, meaning our scientists can focus on the small details that could help us beat cancer.
£160 could buy a Wright-Giemsa cell staining kit, which our scientists use to distinguish between different types of blood cells.
£400 could buy a microscope camera, allowing our scientists to take images of cancer cells in tumour tissue samples and share them with researchers globally.
A personalised Cancer Research UK running t-shirt or vest
Training tips and plans to help you prepare
Fundraising support to help you smash your target
An official finisher’s medal for completing your race
A post-race reception to celebrate
Support on the day at cheer points along the route
We've teamed up with experts to give you the best training support and advice for your event. Whether it's your first time training or you're looking to smash a PB, we've got a training plan for you.
We're with you every step of your fundraising journey so you can smash your target. Once you've signed up, we'll send you everything you need to get going such as fundraising ideas, top tips, planners and posters.
We worked with Scimitar to create Cancer Research UK sportswear that’s comfortable, looks great and supports our vital work. 20% of the price of these products will be paid to Cancer Research UK.
We'll be there on the day, ready and waiting to shout your name with pride, so make sure you look out for all our cheering points along the course. Find out everything you need to know about cheer points and on the day support.
Any questions? Check out our sports events frequently asked questions.
Any questions about your event or fundraising? Contact our friendly Supporter Services team today.
Volunteer opportunities for this event will be open later in the year, please check back for more information, in the meantime, take a look at our other opportunities here.
