The Royal Parks Half Marathon is set to make history for this year’s edition of the race, with a brand new route and an unforgettable finish line location.
Taking place on Sunday 12th October 2025, the much-loved half marathon that welcomes 16,000 runners each year, will now see participants cross the line in front of two of London’s most iconic landmarks, The Albert Memorial and the Royal Albert Hall.
In previous years, these landmarks have marked the final stretch of the race but in 2025, they will form a breathtaking backdrop creating an unforgettable experience at the finish line.
Designed to make The Royal Parks Half Marathon experience even more memorable and as part of an updated route, this year runners will pass Horse Guards Parade with views of the London Eye, experience the thrill of running along The Mall not once, but twice, and for the first time, participants will also run past Kensington Palace, joining Buckingham Palace as a second royal highlight along the route.
The rest of the course remains as stunning as ever, with the lucky participants still running through the heart of London’s city streets before making their way through four of London’s beautiful Royal Parks, Hyde Park, Green Park, St. James’s Park, and Kensington Gardens.
After finishing, runners will take a short walk to the bustling event village in Hyde Park where they can collect their bags, pick up their finisher goodies, meet supporters and soak up the festival atmosphere.
Head of Royal Parks Half Marathon, Liz Tack, said:“We’re incredibly proud of the Royal Parks Half Marathon and always strive to make it even better. 2025 marks a milestone in our history, with a new route and an incredible finish line that makes our event even more memorable for our runners and supporters.”
Taking place for the first time in 2008, the race was set up by The Royal Parks charity as an annual fundraising initiative to protect and improve London’s eight Royal Parks for everyone, while enabling charities of all sizes to be involved in a major challenge event.
