Royal Parks Half Marathon

Run through four of London’s most beautiful Royal Parks: Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, St James’s and Green Park. If you are looking for a taste of nature, in central London, this is the event for you! Apply to run for Coram today by completing the application at the bottom of the page.

date: 12 October 2025

Registration fee: £25

Minimum fundraising target: £350

How to take part

Ballot Entry

The ballot has now closed and the results have been announced for 2025. If you were fortunate enough to get a place and would like to run for Coram, please email challengeyourself@coram.org.uk. If you choose to run for Coram on a ballot place, you will receive all the benefits of our charity place runners, the only difference is you will not be held to the minimum fundraising target.

Charity Place Entry

Applications for our charity places are now open! You can apply for a place using the form at the bottom of the page. Please email challengeyourself@coram.org.uk if you have any questions.

By taking part you will receive:

A personalised Coram ‘Champion for Children’ running vest
A motivating cheer point along the route
T-shirt and finishers medal
Regular support and advice from a dedicated member of the Challenge Events Team
Personalised certificate of thanks from Coram

Please complete the form below to apply to run the 2025 Royal Parks Half Marathon for Coram:

Name(Required)

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Home address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Email(Required)

Mobile phone

Daytime phone(Required)

Employer

Occupation

Please choose if you would like a running vest or top(Required)

Please choose your running vest/ top size(Required)

The size guide can be viewed at the bottom of the page.

Please give the name you would like printed on your running vest/ top(Required)

Why have you decided to apply for a Royal Parks Half Marathon place and why did you choose Coram?(Required)

How do you plan to raise the £350 minimum sponsorship for Coram?(Required)

Will your company match fund what you raise for Coram through the Royal Parks Half Marathon?(Required)

Yes

If yes, by how much?

How did you hear about Coram’s Royal Parks Half Marathon places?(Required)

Would you be happy to provide Coram with your social media handles, so that we may engage with you throughout your running journey with us?

Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram or LinkedIn

We would like all of our runners to be able to communicate with one another, and share hints and tips. We would also like for you to be able to contact us with ease. Would you be happy to join a WhatsApp group with your fellow runners?(Required)

Yes

Data protection: You give Coram permission for the free use of your name, picture, image, feedback and comments in any future publicity, advertising, fundraising materials and/or promotion relating to the event:(Required)

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At Coram we take data protection seriously. We want everyone who supports us to feel confident and comfortable with how any personal information you share with us will be used and looked after. We’d love to hear about your experience. Please let us know if you would be interested in providing quotes/images for use on Coram’s website, social media and to share with future Coram Royal Parks Half Marathon or challenge event participants by opting in or out above. Please indicate if you would like to OPT IN or OPT OUT by ticking the boxes above.

Data protection: You are happy to be contacted by Coram regarding future challenge events and to be updated with other news/events related to Coram’s work:(Required)

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By signing above I state that I have read and agree to the terms and conditions set by Coram (you can find these beneath this form). I agree to pay my non-refundable £25 deposit within a month of completing my application form and to raise 50% of my fundraising target (£175) one month before the event. I understand that if I fail to meet my payment and fundraising commitments, Coram reserve the right to withdraw my charity place. I agree to notify Coram as soon as possible if I have to withdraw my place, as places cannot be reallocated after two months before the event.

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