Your Itinerary
Saturday 8th October, 2022: Arrival Day
Make your own arrangements to arrive at your hotel in London today. Usually, hotel rooms are ready to check in after 3pm. If you arrive early, then you can leave your luggage with the hotel and explore your surroundings while you wait for the room to be ready.
What about my race bib collection?
Royal Parks Half Marathon race pack including bib must be collected today – location and opening hours are to be advised.
How do I contact Marathon Tours & Travel Team during my stay?
Marathon Tours & Travel staff will be available in your hotel. Times and contact numbers will be provided with your final documents and itinerary.
This evening staff will host a meal in a local restaurant. The evening is designed to be a chance to relax with fellow Run Mummy Run members and enjoy a fabuolous meal together. There will a run through of the race and an opportunity to ask questions throughout the evening.
Sunday 9th October, 2022: Race Day and check out
This is the day you have trained so hard for!
Unless you have booked extra nights with us then today, we ask that you check out of your room before leaving for the race. You can ask the hotel reception staff for a later check out but this is not guaranteed, will be subject to availability and could carry an extra payment. If a later check out is not possible the hotel will store luggage until you return after the race.
Take an early breakfast in the hotel before making your way to the race start, which is only a short distance away!
How do I get to the race start?
The Royal Parks Half Marathon start and finish area is along the south side of Hyde Park. Our hotel Corus Hyde Park is an easy 25 minutes walk away.
On arrival at the start please follow the instructions of the race officials.
2022 Royal Parks Half Marathon
The course showcases London through four Royal Parks (Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, St James's Park, and The Green Park) and past some of the capital's most historic landmarks, including Buckingham Palace, Horse Guards Parade and the Royal Albert Hall. Although undulating in parts, the course is not hilly and is great for either experienced or first time half marathon runners. The race begins and ends in London's famous Hyde Park.
All participants have the option to receive a technical bamboo race shirt upon completing the race. However, new for this year, you can choose to plant a tree in lieu of receiving a race shirt. You will have been given this option during registration.
Family and friends who did not enter the half marathon?
Traditionally the finish area is a lot of fun, a festival with food, drink and entertainment. Easily accessible from our hotel and great place to be. You could see them off at the start, welcome them back at the finish or you could take a train to venture out to other parts of the route to support and spectate.
After the race, celebrate…you deserve it!
How do I get to my hotel from the race finish?
Hotel Corus Hyde Park is a straightforward walk across the park and takes approx. 25 minutes.
We say thank you for joining us. It’s not goodbye but instead we’ll see you next time as we hope you will join us for another Marathon Tours & Travel experience.
