Royal Parks Half Marathon 2026
Join #TeamSamaritans in this stunning central London Half Marathon. Taking in some of the capital's world-famous landmarks on closed roads, and four of London's Royal Parks.
How Samaritans will support you
- Regular email updates and support from the Samaritans Events Team
- Receive awareness-raising and fundraising materials
- Your own personalised running vest/t-shirt to wear with pride on the day
- Supporter t-shirts and cheering materials
Why Samaritans need your support
We know that life can sometimes be incredibly tough. Thanks to the dedication of more than 20,000 volunteers, Samaritans can be there for anyone, whatever they are going through and whenever they are struggling to cope. We’re also at the heart of local communities, working with schools, workplaces, railways, prisons and hospitals to offer training and support, preventing suicide and helping people turn their lives around.
Our life-saving work wouldn’t be possible without the extraordinary generosity of our event participants.
More information
Please note, in order to receive the console registration link to confirm your place with the event organisers, you will need to have received your first donation on your online fundraising page.
Got a question about this event? Contact our Events Team at community&[email protected] and we'll respond as soon as we can.
About Royal Parks Half Marathon
In 2008 a spectacular Half Marathon in central London was created – the first and only one of its kind. The stunning 13.1 mile route takes in the capital’s world-famous landmarks on closed roads, and four of London’s eight Royal Parks – Hyde Park, The Green Park, St James’s Park and Kensington Gardens.
For more information on the event, please visit the official Royal Parks Half website.
A huge thank you to all of the Samaritans team for the support up to the event. I felt incredibly well supported.
Royal Parks Half Team Samaritans runner
Accessibility Information
Please read the information below about taking part if you have a disability and/or require assistance on event day.
Wheelchairs
There are a limited number of wheelchair places available in the 2026 Royal Parks Half.
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.
Before entering, please ensure you contact the race organisers to let them know that you wish to participate as a wheelchair user.
Support Runners
If you’re a visually impaired runner or your disability and/or medical condition means that you require an assistant, please contact the race organiser detailing your request and the reasons for it. They’ll offer a free assistant race place to every eligible participant. If you’re unable to take part in the Royal Parks Half Marathon, the place for your assistant runner will be withdrawn.
For more information please visit the race organiser’s website or get in touch with our team at community&[email protected] to discuss further.