Royal Parks Half Marathon

Missed out on a ballot place for the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon? VSO have 15 places available now!

We'd love you to join our running team. Known as the most beautiful city run in the world, the race starts and finishes in Hyde Park and passes many iconic sites such as Buckingham Palace and Marble Arch. See our video from our 2010 Royal Parks VSO running team. 

How to register to run for VSO?

VSO have a set number of guaranteed charity places which are available now. To receive a guaranteed charity place and fundraise for VSO please fill in the registration form and return to Philippa.Tree@vso.org.uk.

The Royal Parks Half Marathon is an extremely popular event and places get filled quickly, so don't miss out!

If you have already secured a place in the run and would like to support VSO, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us at the details below to receive some fundraising and training support.

How much do I have to raise?

We do not charge a registration fee and ask our runners to pledge to reach a minimum of £450 (excluding Gift Aid).

The money raised will enable VSO to continue sending skilled volunteers to over 40 countries to share their skills with some of the world's most disadvantaged populations and provide long-term solutions to eradicate poverty. 

What support will I receive?

If you choose to run for VSO we will be on hand to provide you with all the fundraising and training support that you may need. You also receive the following a:

• VSO fundraising pack

• VSO training programme

• VSO running T-shirt

• crowd of enthusiastic VSO supporters to cheer you on the big day!

If you have any questions or would like to find out more please contact Philippa Tree on:

Email: philippa.tree@vso.org.uk
Phone: 020 8780 7301