** PLEASE NOTE ** The remaining spaces on the team are reserved for those who are part of Team 'Run for Evelina'. If you are not part of this team, please email freya.pryde@kcl.ac.uk and I will add you to our waitlist.
Date: Sunday 13th October 2019
Time: Race starts at 9.00 am
Where: Hyde Park, London
The Royal Parks Half Marathon is one of the most beautiful half marathons in the running calendar, taking in some of London’s most iconic landmarks and the leafy Royal Parks along the way. Now in its tenth year, this stunning, 13.1 mile half marathon takes you round the beautiful Royal Parks of London including Hyde Park, Green Park, St James's Park and Kensington Gardens. Run alongside more than 16,000 other runners on this scenic city run that takes you past landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Royal Albert Hall and many others.
When signing up, you can choose to fundraise for Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital or Evelina London Children's Hospital. Your donations can either go towards wherever the need is greatest within the hospital: be it life-saving equipment, life-changing research or home comforts for patients and families, or you can direct your fundraising efforts towards a particular ward/unit of your choosing.
So, whether you register for your charity place with us, or if you secure your own place through the ballot, join our amazing team of runners and we'll give you a fantastic support package including:
- a welcome pack full of fundraising tips, advice and materials and helpful information on nutrition and training
- a personalised Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital or Evelina London dri-fit running vest
- a dedicated events team to answer any questions and support you every step of the way
- a family friendly, enthusiastic cheer point to encourage you along the route
- a free sports massage from our physios after the race, as well as snacks and meeting the team at our charity stand in the post-race marquee
- the rewarding feeling of knowing you’re helping support your hospital in providing vital care and comfort for our patients!
We ask all of our fantastic runners taking part to commit to reaching the fundraising target of £450 and we will do all that we can to support your fundraising efforts.
Sign up now to be part of this fantastic event and support your hospital!
Your donations will help fund life-saving equipment, life-changing research and better facilities – above and beyond what the NHS can provide. Your support will help us to continue providing the lhome comforts that make hospital less scary for our patients and their families, so that we can make a difference to thousands of lives.
If you have any questions about the event or fundraising, please contact the Events Team via email events@supportgstt.org.uk or call 020 7848 4701.
