The Royal Parks Half ballot

The Royal Parks Half Marathon returns on Sunday 11 October 2026.

The spectacular 13.1-mile course takes runners past some of London’s most iconic locations on closed roads, all within an exciting festival atmosphere.

The first step towards joining 16,000 fellow dedicated athletes on the start line is to enter our public ballot.

The ballot for the 2026 race will open early next year.

To be among the first to hear when the ballot opens, register your interest below.

Register your interest for 2026

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