Royal Parks Half Marathon Celebrates Anniversary

0:00On March 29th, the Royal Park's half marathon just hit a big anniversary kicking off his journey from Greenwich Park all the way to Constitution Hill. In London, back in the early days, it drew 20,000 applicants, but only 7555 runners actually crossed the start line. Since then, the event has exploded in popularity, steady growth turning it into a massive spectacle. Fast forward to 2025, and 56,640 people powered through to the finish. Runners and fans alike are buzzing over nostalgic shots from past races that my London dug up for the occasion. If you've laced up for it before, take a look. You might just spot yourself in the crowd, reliving those glory miles. Now, organizers are gearing up for the next one on Sunday, April 26th, with spots filling fast after 1.1 million applicants lined up. For 2026, this half marathon keeps proving why it's London's favorite fall run, pulling in more heart and hustle every year.