Sunday, 12 October 2008

UNICEF is delighted to be one of the top charities involved in Central London’s first half marathon, The Royal Parks Half Marathon. We have 500 runners in our team, all preparing for the big day.

Watch a good luck message from Charley Boorman to Team UNICEF runners

Our charity place registration process has now closed. Do contact us if you are interested in joining our team in the 2009 event by emailing halfmarathon@unicef.org.uk, quoting ‘2009 Royal Parks’ in the subject line.

The half marathon starts and finishes in Hyde Park, taking in St James's Park, Green Park and Kensington Gardens along the way. Runners and spectators alike will have magnificent views of landmarks such as Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament. For more information about the event, visit the Royal Parks Half Marathon website.

Join Team UNICEF

If you have already secured your own place in this event but would like to fundraise for us, please email halfmarathon@unicef.org.uk requesting an ‘own place’ pack. Include your full postal address, telephone number and t-shirt (or running vest) size (S, M, L, XL). We would love to have you on our team!

Benefits of running for UNICEF

• The opportunity to give babies the chance to be born free from HIV, enabling them to have the healthy start in life they deserve 
• Support and advice from a dedicated fundraising officer 
• Information about UNICEF’s work and how your donations to Team UNICEF help children across the world 
• A fundraising pack full of ideas and training tips 
• The support of a cheering team along the route 
• A UNICEF running vest or t-shirt 
• Access to a UNICEF online sponsorship facility  
• Much-needed refreshment at the finish line and a big thank you at our UNICEF post-race reception

Fundraising Help

• For more ways to raise money for UNICEF, see: fundraising ideas.
• To raise money online, you can build your own UNICEF sponsorship page by visiting www.unicef.org.uk/myfundraising.