Run the Royal Parks Half Marathon

Posted: 4th March 2026

Date: Sunday 11th October

Location: Hyde Park, London

Distance: 13.1 miles

Fundraising Target: £500 (£35 registration fee)

Are you looking to take on a new challenge? Maybe you are looking for some motivation to tackle a new distance or aiming for a new PB?

The Royal Parks Half is one of London’s most popular runs, with a flat route that whisks you past iconic London landmarks and through London’s beautiful Royal Parks. Join the spectacular day, support Arts for Dementia, and soak up the electric atmosphere as you are cheered on by spectators lining the famous route.

Julie took part in 2025, read her story here

“It’s such a huge sense of achievement. Not just for the day, but for the six months of training beforehand. I was extremely proud of myself in a way I didn’t know I could be.”   

Why choose to run for us?

Last year’s donations helped to:

• Fund incredible workshops to help us transform the lives of people living with dementia and those who care for them, through the joy of the arts
• Work with community and arts organisations across many locations including art sessions at Swiss Cottage Library, Cockpit Studios Deptford, The Tree House at Elephant Park and Shakespeare’s Globe.
• Continue running Art Wednesday, which is a weekly online session covering cover a wide range of crafts such as such as poetry, drawing, painting, collaging, singing and dance.
• Provide training for artists, students and arts organisations working with people with dementia, enabling more people living with dementia to benefit from the arts.

What you can expect from us

• Feel part of the Arts for Dementia family with ongoing support and cheers from the team on the day
• Receive a support pack with tips and ideas for fundraising and training
• Fundraising help on hand throughout
• Wear with pride an Arts for Dementia running top as you whizz your way around the course
• Team Zoom meet-up before the event

How to register: 

1. 1. Complete and submit the sign-up form below.
2. 2. Set up a Just Giving fundraising page with a target of £500 here
3. 3. Pay the charity registration fee by donating £35 to your own fundraising page.
4. 4. Raise your first £100 within a month and be added to the Arts for Dementia team! (please note that places are limited and not guaranteed until you raise your £100)

For further information please email Christina at Christina@artsfordementia.org or call 020 3633 9954