RunThrough Hyde Park Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the inaugural RunThrough Hyde Park Half Marathon on Saturday, March 18th, 2023! Set in the stunning surroundings of London’s Hyde Park, this event promises an exhilarating experience for runners of all levels. With a flat course designed for personal best potential, participants will enjoy accurately marked miles and enthusiastic support from volunteers along the route.
Organized by RunThrough Events, this exciting half marathon will not only provide official chip-timed results but also free event photographs to capture your achievement and post-race snacks to refuel. Plus, every finisher will take home a unique themed medal as a reminder of this unforgettable day. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this fantastic running celebration in one of London’s most beautiful parks!
Organized by RunThrough Events, this exciting half marathon will not only provide official chip-timed results but also free event photographs to capture your achievement and post-race snacks to refuel. Plus, every finisher will take home a unique themed medal as a reminder of this unforgettable day. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this fantastic running celebration in one of London’s most beautiful parks!
RunThrough Hyde Park Half Marathon
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Renaud Lagesse
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago
Very well organised. Great support. RunThrough events are always spot on.
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Half Marathon
Entries closed£30.00
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Group Booking
Team of 66 places, any distance
Entries closed£150.00 per team
Event information
A predominantly flat course with a slight hill. One of the fastest courses that RunThrough organises which will enable you to get the PB you were looking for. Starting and finishing at the historical Hyde Park Bandstand.
The course will follow 8 laps with a short out and back to start,
There WILL be pedestrians, Hyde Park is London busiest outdoor area so you will encounter pedestrians/dogs – please be aware. We have marshals around the course and signs but this is not a road race, you have to pay very close attention to where you are going. We recommend you do not use earphones and you need to pay close attention to everything around you.
The course will follow 8 laps with a short out and back to start,
There WILL be pedestrians, Hyde Park is London busiest outdoor area so you will encounter pedestrians/dogs – please be aware. We have marshals around the course and signs but this is not a road race, you have to pay very close attention to where you are going. We recommend you do not use earphones and you need to pay close attention to everything around you.
Unique themed medal
Official chip timed results
Free event photographs
Post-race snacks
Official chip timed results
Free event photographs
Post-race snacks
Hyde Park Bandstand W2 2UH
Hyde Park is highly accessible by public transport. There are also car parking facilities available but we recommend that visitors avoid coming by car as there are limited places. Have a look at the Royal Parks Website for details on the car parks within Hyde Park.
If you are using a mobile device, the postcode for the park is W2 2UH, but note this is for guidance only as the park covers a large area. We are starting at the Bandstand which is near the Serpentine Lake.
By Tube
The tube stations that surround Hyde Park are:
Hyde Park Corner (Piccadilly Line) – this is the closest
Knightsbridge (Piccadilly Line)
Lancaster Gate (Central Line)
Marble Arch (Central Line)
By Bus
North London: 6, 7, 10, 16, 52, 73, 82, 390, 414
South London: 2, 36, 137, 436
West London: 9, 10, 14, 19, 22, 52, 74, 148, 414
East London: 8, 15, 30, 38, 274
More information can be found on the Royal Parks website.
If you are using a mobile device, the postcode for the park is W2 2UH, but note this is for guidance only as the park covers a large area. We are starting at the Bandstand which is near the Serpentine Lake.
By Tube
The tube stations that surround Hyde Park are:
Hyde Park Corner (Piccadilly Line) – this is the closest
Knightsbridge (Piccadilly Line)
Lancaster Gate (Central Line)
Marble Arch (Central Line)
By Bus
North London: 6, 7, 10, 16, 52, 73, 82, 390, 414
South London: 2, 36, 137, 436
West London: 9, 10, 14, 19, 22, 52, 74, 148, 414
East London: 8, 15, 30, 38, 274
More information can be found on the Royal Parks website.
Baggage
We will have a secure area where you can leave your baggage. We recommend you bring as little baggage as possible. Your baggage tag is attached to your race number, you simply tear it off and attach to your bag. To collect, show your number to the baggage tent staff and they will help you find your baggage.
Toilets
Hyde Park has two sets of Male and Female toilets one near to the bandstand which is virtually on the course and near the start/finish and another set next to The Old Police House. We recommend arriving early if you plan to use the toilets. Please note that these toilets require a contactless payment.
Refreshments
There will be water provided on each lap of the race, as well as at the finish alongside bananas and of course flapjacks!
We will have a secure area where you can leave your baggage. We recommend you bring as little baggage as possible. Your baggage tag is attached to your race number, you simply tear it off and attach to your bag. To collect, show your number to the baggage tent staff and they will help you find your baggage.
Toilets
Hyde Park has two sets of Male and Female toilets one near to the bandstand which is virtually on the course and near the start/finish and another set next to The Old Police House. We recommend arriving early if you plan to use the toilets. Please note that these toilets require a contactless payment.
Refreshments
There will be water provided on each lap of the race, as well as at the finish alongside bananas and of course flapjacks!
Organiser's description
HYDE PARK HALF MARATHON- SATURDAY 18TH MARCH 2023!
Come and join us for our first ever Half Marathon event at the beautiful Hyde Park on Saturday 18th March 2023!
Run around the flat paths of Hyde Park, a perfect venue for personal best potential. Each mile is accurately marked out with distance flags and we have plenty of helpers to keep you on track and to encourage you on your way to the finish.
As always with RunThrough your entry will include:
Official chip timed results
Free event photographs
Post-race snacks
UNIQUE THEMED MEDAL
Come and join us for our first ever Half Marathon event at the beautiful Hyde Park on Saturday 18th March 2023!
Run around the flat paths of Hyde Park, a perfect venue for personal best potential. Each mile is accurately marked out with distance flags and we have plenty of helpers to keep you on track and to encourage you on your way to the finish.
As always with RunThrough your entry will include:
Official chip timed results
Free event photographs
Post-race snacks
UNIQUE THEMED MEDAL
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