Sunday 11 October 2009

UNICEF is delighted to announce that we are, for the second year, one of the top charities involved in The Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon. We have a fantastic team of over 500 runners signed up, who are all busy fundraising and training for the big day in October!

Due to unprecedented demand, our charity place registration is now closed.

If you would like to be on our reserve list, please email halfmarathon@unicef.org.uk and we will contact you should a place become available.

Alternatively there are other charities who still have places available. Click on the names below for more information:

Asthma UK

Blue Cross

Right to Play

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 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.

Have you got your own place in this event?

You can still be a part of Team UNICEF! If you have already secured your own place in this event and would like to fundraise for us and help orphans and vulnerable children around the world, please email halfmarathon@unicef.org.uk  with your full postal address, telephone number and t-shirt size (S, M, L, XL), requesting an ‘own place’ pack.

Benefits of running for UNICEF

• The opportunity to directly help orphans and vulnerable children affected by HIV and AIDS 
• 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, plus regular updates and support!
• The support of a cheering team along the route, including our own water station
• A UNICEF running vest or t-shirt 
• Access to a UNICEF online sponsorship facility  
• Much-needed refreshment and a big thank you as you cross the finish line at our UNICEF post-race reception marquee (including an exclusive goody bag!)  

Team UNICEF raised a magnificent £290,000 at the Royal Parks Half Marathon 2008. The money raised has supported our work with mothers and babies affected by HIV and AIDS. You can see photographs from the day here: Royal Parks photogallery part 1 and part 2.

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.