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London's Royal Parks Half Marathon sets record with 17,000 runners
The 2026 Oysho Royal Parks Half Marathon drew a record 17,000 runners, the biggest field in the event's history; singer Olly Murs posted the fastest celebrity time of 1:29:02.
Why it matters
On Sunday, October 11, the 2026 Oysho Royal Parks Half Marathon took over central London with a record 17,000 runners — the biggest field in the event's history.
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The 13.1-mile route passes through four of London's Royal Parks — Hyde Park, Green Park, St James's Park and Kensington Gardens — and by landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and the Houses of Parliament, starting in Hyde Park and finishing between the Royal Albert Hall and the Albert Memorial.
Celebrity runners joined the charity run in force. Singer Olly Murs posted the top celebrity time with 1:29:02; TV chef Tilly Ramsay finished in 1:42:51, TV presenter Dermot O'Leary in 1:57:16, and EastEnders actor Adam Woodyatt in 2:00:25.
Launched in 2008 by The Royal Parks charity to conserve London's Royal Parks and raise money for good causes, the event has raised over £80 million for more than 1,900 UK charities. Ballot numbers have hit records in recent years, with applications up 35% between 2024 and 2025 and a further 14.5% rise after that.
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