Frequently Asked Questions
Race day
Runners will start to receive their race pack, which will include the race number and timing chip as well as baggage label from 16 September. Race packs will continue to arrive up the week of the race so if you don't receive yours straight away, do not panic.
We are unable to post packs outside of the UK. International participants need to collect their race pack on site on either Saturday 12 October or pre-race on Sunday 13 October. The location to collect your race pack will be available nearer the day however this will be within our event village in Hyde Park.
If your pack hasn't arrived by Saturday 12 October, this won’t be a problem. We won't send any replacement packs by post and there’s no need to contact us in advance. If you need to collect your pack or any missing items, please come to see us at the event village information tent on Saturday 12 October from 08:30 to 14:00 or on Sunday 13 October from 07:30 to 09:00.
The location of our information tents will be confirmed in your Event Guide, available on 27 September.
Runners will be emailed their individual start time on Friday 27 September.
The race will begin at 09:00 and the last wave is expected to begin between 09:30 - 09:45.
We do not have a restriction on runners using headphones for our race. All we ask is that you're mindful of other runners and look out for our marshals for signals and follow signage.
Yes, there will be four water stations on route this year and toilets at various points for you to use. We will also have plenty of toilets in our event village for use before and after the race.
You can view the route here.
We do not provide energy gels. If you have trained using energy gels or similar, you'll need to bring them with you on the day.
We have a cut-off time of 4 hours after the last wave has started.
Yes, there will be a bag drop available to participants on the day.
You will receive a baggage label in your race pack which you will need to attach to your bag before handing it in. This will match your race bib number. You'll need to show your race bib in order to collect your bag after the race.
Small backpacks will be accepted and we ask you to leave any valuables at home.
Yes, we will have a digital event guide available with everything you need to know ahead of the race. This will be available from Friday 27 September.
No, we do not have showers or changing facilities on site.
Yes, a team of experienced pacers will be present at the event. They are identified by a large flag carried on their back, displaying their predicted finishing time.
General
The 2024 Royal Parks Half Marathon will take place on Sunday 13 October 2024.
Registration has now closed for the 2024 race.
The ballot for 2025 will open at the beginning of next year. If you're interested in taking part in 2025, register your interest here and we'll be in touch with details later this year.
The race will start and finish along South Carriage Drive in Hyde Park. This is also the location of our event village including bag drop. W3W: ///guard.tape.coach
You can view our 2024 route map here.
You must be at least 17 years old on Sunday 13 October 2024 (race day) to take part.
You can view our runner terms and conditions here
Ballot entry runners
You can transfer your place to a friend or family member if you're unable to attend the Royal Parks Half for a fee of £5.00.
The transfer window is open and once you've transferred your place, the new runner must complete their registration by Monday 2 September at 17:00 as this is when our registration console closes. We will not be able to facilitate transfers after registration has closed and if registration is not complete by this time, the place will be lost.
You can access your participant dashboard via your original confirmation of entry email.
Charity and Corporate entry runners
You will need to contact your charity or corporate group admin to discuss your options.
