The Royal Parks Half Marathon is about to make historical past for this yr’s version of the race, with a model new route and an unforgettable end line location.
Going down on Sunday twelfth October 2025, the much-loved half marathon that welcomes 16,000 runners annually, will now see members cross the road in entrance of two of London’s most iconic landmarks, The Albert Memorial and the Royal Albert Corridor.
In earlier years, these landmarks have marked the ultimate stretch of the race however in 2025, they may type a panoramic backdrop creating an unforgettable expertise on the end line.
Designed to make The Royal Parks Half Marathon expertise much more memorable and as a part of an up to date route, this yr runners will go Horse Guards Parade with views of the London Eye, expertise the fun of working alongside The Mall not as soon as, however twice, and for the primary time, members will even run previous Kensington Palace, becoming a member of Buckingham Palace as a second royal spotlight alongside the route.
The remainder of the course stays as gorgeous as ever, with the fortunate members nonetheless working via the center of London’s metropolis streets earlier than making their approach via 4 of London’s lovely Royal Parks, Hyde Park, Inexperienced Park, St. James’s Park, and Kensington Gardens.
After ending, runners will take a brief stroll to the bustling occasion village in Hyde Park the place they’ll acquire their luggage, choose up their finisher goodies, meet supporters and absorb the pageant environment.
Head of Royal Parks Half Marathon, Liz Tack, mentioned: “We’re extremely pleased with the Royal Parks Half Marathon and all the time try to make it even higher. 2025 marks a milestone in our historical past, with a brand new route and an unbelievable end line that makes our occasion much more memorable for our runners and supporters.”
Going down for the primary time in 2008, the race was arrange by The Royal Parks charity as an annual fundraising initiative to guard and enhance London’s eight Royal Parks for everybody, whereas enabling charities of all sizes to be concerned in a serious problem occasion.
