Runner, Jane, stakes a selfie with the finish line behind her.

Royal Parks Half Marathon

Run the Royal Parks Half this October and take in the stunning 13.1-mile route through the heart of the capital, all while raising vital funds for St John’s Hospice.

It was an amazing day and knowing that I helped raise over £800 is even better. It is a place I have worked many shifts as a nurse. Seeing the work the team does every day, the relationships built and the support they give to the community, well...I am proud to be a part of it and to support them in this special way."

Sandra, Royal Parks Half 2023 runner.

Why run for St John’s?

As part of Team St John’s you will receive:

  • A free hospice-branded technical running vest.
  • An Royal Parks Half 2026 finisher’s medal.
  • One-on-one support and mentoring to help you with your training and fundraising.
  • On the day support and cheering from our dedicated staff and volunteers.

Most importantly, your fundraising will make a real difference in the community. You’ll help us reach more people and provide vital care, whether it’s supporting a child through bereavement counselling, funding an art therapy session in our Wellbeing Centre or helping families with respite care.

How your support helps

  • £25 could fund a bereavement counselling session for a patient's loved one, providing them with much needed support at the toughest time.
  • £50 could fund a group art therapy session in our Wellbeing Centre, enabling our patients to learn new skills, express themselves and above all else, relax and have fun with one another.
  • £250 could fund a day of expert nursing care from a Healthcare Assistant in our Inpatient Unit.
  • £500 could fund 24-hour at home nursing care for a patient who wants to remain in familiar and comforting surroundings in the later stages of their illness.

Terms and conditions

Please ensure that you have read and agree to our challenge event terms and conditions before signing up.

Get in touch

If you have a question or would just like to know more about the Royal Parks Half before joining Team St John’s, please get in touch. Contact us by email at challenges@hje.org.uk or by phone on 020 3832 1436.

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