Due to the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone across the UK our Aviaries and part of the lakes area are closed.

We do NOT have this virus at Raystede. We are still open and welcome visitors to the rest of the site.

2025 Royal Parks Half Marathon

Join #TeamRaystede and run through some of the world’s best known and loved parks.

Sign up today on the Run for Charity website!

Registration Fee: £25 (plus £1 booking fee)
Fundraising Target: £350 (exc. Gift Aid)

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Event Date

12 October 2025

Location

London

Join #TeamRaystede and take on the Royal Parks Half Marathon to help injured and unwanted animals in need!

We’ve teamed up with Run for Charity to offer you the chance to soak up the wonderful autumnal atmosphere as you run past London’s most iconic sights.

The incredible 13.1 mile route takes you through four of the eight Royal Parks – Hyde Park, Green Park, St James’s Park and Kensington Gardens – and past some of the capital’s most iconic sights; including Buckingham Palace, The Mall and the Royal Albert Hall.

Billed as the UK’s most scenic and greenest half marathon, this is a challenge not to be missed!

Join our team with one of our guaranteed charity places, or if you’ve already purchased your place in the event, sign up with your own place.

Apply for a Raystede Place Got Your Own Place?

By taking part, you will receive:

  • A fundraising pack
  • A personalised Raystede running vest - proudly show off that you're part of #TeamRaystede
  • Support leading up to the event
  • Tips and advice to help you achieve your fundraising target
  • A dedicated cheer point to keep you motivated during the event

General entry place runners: Did you secure your own place? Set your own fundraising target and we’ll support you in all the ways above and send you a vest after you’ve received your first donation on your JustGiving page.

Apply for a Raystede Place Got Your Own Place?

The difference your money makes...

  • £350 can help us care for a cat in our cattery for a month.
  • £450 could pay for us to give free pet advice in the community for a day.
  • £600 helps to feed all our small animals for a month.

Any Questions? Please contact the events team on 01825 840 747 or email fundraisingevents@raystede.org