Royal Parks

Half Marathon 2025

The breathtaking 13.1-mile half marathon course winds through many of the capital's iconic landmarks on traffic-free roads, passing through four of London’s eight Royal Parks: Hyde Park, The Green Park, St James’s Park, and Kensington Gardens.

How to register

Charity Place Registrations

Charity places are now open for registration, you can sign up here.

If you register for a place in the half marathon, you'll be required to pay a £25 registration fee and would need to agree to raise a minimum of £350 for London's Air Ambulance Charity. We'll provide all the support and advice needed to help you reach your target.

Ballot Place Registrations

If you were successful in the ballot, we would love for you to run with us. You will receive the same support as a charity place runner, there is no minimum sponsorship requirement for ballot place runners. 

What support will we provide

All members of our team receive the following as part of their commitment to fundraise for London's Air Ambulance Charity:

  • Fundraising pack full of hints and tips
  • A complimentary London's Air Ambulance running T-shirt
  • A dedicated support team, providing tailored advice and guidance
  • Team of cheerers along the route

Event Information

Date 12th October 2025
Location Hyde Park, London
Registration fee £25
Fundraising target £350

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FAQ's

How much is the registration fee?

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The registration fee is £25

What is the minimum sponsorship?

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The minimum sponsorship target is £350

Is there a minimum age to take part?

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You must be at least 17 years old on Sunday 12 October 2025 (race day) to take part.

Can I take part in a wheelchair?

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To be eligible to participate you must take part in a self-propelled day chair* - handcycles, racing wheelchairs, walking frames/crutches and any motorised wheelchairs are not permitted.

*Please note, participants in wheelchairs that require a guide runner to push are allowed.

You must also notify London's Air Ambulance Charity that you require a wheelchair place, so we can organise this for you.

Can I join the team if I have my own place?

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Yes, we welcome all ballot place fundraisers to our Team. The only difference is there is no set minimum sponsorship.

Can I take part as a team?

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Yes, you can be a team if your teammate(s) have a London’s Air Ambulance Charity place or their own place. We can combine your minimum sponsorship to create one team fundraising target.

How do I register?

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You can register by clicking on the Join the Team button on this page.

What website should I use to set up my online giving page?

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We have our own fundraising pages, you will be able to set up your page when you register or you can create and account to set your page up after you have registered.

Do I get a London's Air Ambulance Charity top to wear on the day?

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We give all our runners the choice of the London’s Air Ambulance Charity running t-shirts or vests. These are sent out at least a month before the race with letters to personalise your top.

Will there be a cheer point?

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Yes, we'll provide details of the exact location about a month before race day.

Can my family and friends come to watch?

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Absolutely, invite them to our cheer point!

How can I get my workplace to support me?

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There are loads of ways your work can support your fundraising, here are a few ideas: there are loads of ways your work can support your fundraising, here are a few ideas:

  1. Match funding- some workplaces offer match funding where they match up to a certain amount of what you raise for example if you raise £500 they will match it and give you £500 making your fundraising total £1,000
  2. Add your online giving page to your work email signature
  3. Hold a bake sale, lunchtime activity or after work quiz
  4. Guess your finish time- £2 to guess a time, winner wins a prize or a % of the money from the game or a prize that has been donated to you.

What happens if I don't hit my target by the deadline date?

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We will be in regular contact between the time you register and the event date. Fundraising deadlines are usually 4 weeks after the date of the event. We will confirm when you register what the deadline is. If at anytime you are concerned about your fundraising progress we ask that you contact us so we can help. If you are not able to reach the target by the deadline set we will work together with you to extend your deadline and support further fundraising activity to help.

Does the registration fee contribute towards my fundraising target?

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No, your registration fee contributes towards the cost of your place and is not included in your fundraising target.

Is there a cut off time?

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Participants who have not yet passed the 6 mile point by midday will be asked to move on to the pavements, use pedestrian crossing points and then re-join the race route within Hyde Park.

What happens if I get injured or am no longer able to take part in the event?

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If you are no longer able to take part please email events@londonsairambulance.org.uk if you have one of our charity places, we may be able to defer your place to the following year depending on the event. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can discuss what we can do to help.

If I have a question, what is the best contact details for the Events Team?

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We know how much personal effort goes into arranging or taking part in a fundraising event, so we want to help you ensure the maximum return for your hard work. Our team is on hand to offer advice and support. Contact our Events team by calling 020 3023 3303 or emailing events@londonsairambulance.org.uk