Royal Parks Half

Fancy taking on a half marathon through the capital? The Royal Parks Half could be for you!

Taking place on 11 October 2026, the route covers 13.1 miles on London's closed roads and passes through 4 of the Royal Parks - Hyde Park, The Green Park, St James' Park and Kensington Gardens.

The ballot for 2026 event will open early January.... Find out more information here - if you fancy running for WAY on Sunday 11 October 2026 please contact fundraising@widowedandyoung.org.uk if you are lucky enough to gain a place in the ballot.


"WAY is an amazing charity for families going through this awful life destroying situation. It's not until you are in this situation you realise there's not a lot of support out there." - Alison, WAY Member and Royal Parks Half runner (2022)

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WAY are always grateful for any donation/fundraising effort, however large or small.  Everything we receive is put to good use to keep our services up to date for our members.

You can find out how your money may be used here.

Read more from some of our recent fundraisers about their event and why they wanted to take part for WAY