Looking for the 2026 Royal Parks Half Marathon? Click here for our 2026 Charity Places and Ballot Info.
Missed out on the ballot? You can still be on that start line. Skip the uncertainty of the public draw and take a guaranteed charity entry with Spread a Smile. Enjoy vibrant crowds, an incredible atmosphere, and some of the city’s most famous landmarks. Its scenic, predominantly flat course makes it a fantastic choice for both first-time runners and experienced half-marathoners alike. By joining Team Smile, you’ll help raise vital funds to support our work bringing joy to seriously ill children in NHS hospitals across the country.
Read more below about our previous Royal Parks Half Marathon runners for Spread a Smile and get inspired today
In 2024, 67 runners joined us to take on the beautiful 13.1-mile course on closed roads and within four of London’s eight Royal Parks – Hyde Park, The Green Park, St James’s Park and Kensington Gardens.
This was our largest team to date including some of our amazing supporters and fundraisers from the Corinthia Hotel, Mishcon de Reya, Hamilton Court Foreign Exchange, Downing LLP, Blackrock and Convex Insurance.
“What an incredible day to be part of. I loved every second of it and running in aid of Spread a Smile made it all the more special. It was an emotional endurance text which I would 100% do all over again.” Natalie Donaldson, Spread a Smile supporter
This year, we’re excited to be returning to this brilliant event and hope that our supporters will get in touch to be part of something really special.
Register today!
Event date: Sunday 13 October
Registration fee: £30
Minimum sponsorship: £500 (excluding Gift Aid)
Course: Gentle undulations but generally flat course, making it fantastic for both beginners and experienced runners.
Please get in touch with Rimi at rimi@spreadasmile.org for a chat or if you have any questions.
