The Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon: 7 October 2012

	Click here to apply for a guaranteed place to run for Tommy's. A minimum sponsorship of £350 (excl. gift aid) to cover our costs for this race is required.
	Click here to let us know if you already have your place in the race. Once you register we can send you your free running vest and any fundraising materials you need. This requires no minimum sponsorship—just raise as much as you can!

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About the race

Starting and finishing in Hyde Park, the 13.1 mile route takes runners through four of London’s most beautiful parklands; Hyde Park, St James's Park, Kensington Gardens and Green Park. As you run you will be inspired by great views of iconic London landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Marble Arch, the London Eye, the Royal Albert Hall and the Palace of Westminster.

Around 12,500 runners including some celebrity names will participate in this exciting event, and around 40,000 supporters and spectators are expected. With our 'Silver Birch' charity involvement Tommy’s will have a stand in the race marquee to provide a convenient meeting point for you, your family and friends right next to the Food and Fitness Festival. Our supporters will be there to cheer you on along the route.

Environmental impact is obviously a key concern to the organisers of the Royal Parks Half so they've taken serious steps to ensure sustainability; water bottles and race shirts are made from recycled materials and any surplus food or clothing at the end of the event is donated to charities.

Every runner is presented with a leaf shaped medal upon reaching the end created by master craftsman Mark Wilkinson from an old Oak Burr in Richmond Park!

How Tommy's will support you

You'll get first class care from us!

fundraising support, materials, ideas and tips
a dedicated contact at Tommy's, who will give you one to one support all the way
huge cheers on the day from our Tommy's cheering team
a top quality breathable running vest
an online community so you can chat to other Tommy's runners
e-newsletters
cheering sticks to give your supporters for race day.

What our runners say about us

'I have become increasingly aware of how brilliant Tommy's is and the truly special work you guys do. You are real heroes. Thanks so much for giving me this amazing opportunity and supporting us all the way.' - Dr Ruth Bryne

'Its great to be representing Tommy's—a fantastic charity—and wonderful to have had such marvellous assistance, communication, and encouragement from the team at Tommy's' - Martin Firth

'I just wanted to thankyou and the team at Tommy's for all the support you have provided. You have been really firendly and helpful; it was a real privilege to run for such a worthy cause. The Tommy's team in the crowd were amazing - a real boost when I needed it at the end' - Alex Dulewicz

'Thank you so much for the support, it has been an amazing experience. I have run for various other charities and none of them have offered the support that Tommy's have. Thank you so much' - Mark Richardson

'It was a brilliant day, but made better with your encouragement and organisation in the preceeding months' - Derran Llewellyn

For more information about running for Tommy's please contact Jane on 020 7398 3450 or email her at jbrewin@tommys.org.

Our cheering stations

We have cheering stations at this race. Details will be uploaded to this page and emailed to Tommy's runners closer to the event.

Download your training guides

Half marathon training guide

This guide will help you prepare and train for your half marathon, including advice on what clothes to wear, food to eat and exercises to do.

Beginners half marathon training plan

This training plan provides an exercise timetable for those new to half marathons.

Intermediate marathon training plan

This training plan provides an exercise timetable for those with some experience in half marathons.

Fundraising hints and tips

Your friends and family will probably sponsor you once you've set up your fundraising page, but to raise the maximum amount of money for our life-saving work, you could also think about organising a pub quiz, having a raffle or asking a local school to run a non-uniform day...