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Charity Places

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The Event

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Charity Places

What is a charity place? 

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Team Arthritis UK is made up of charity place runners and ballot place runners. Charity place runners are a big part of the team, and every year dedicate to raising an incredible amount towards a future free from arthritis. You’ll have a fundraising target of £400 but we will be here to support you every step of the way. 

What's the registration fee?

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It costs £40 to sign up for a charity place.

What is the fundraising target? 

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When you sign up you’ll pledge to raise a minimum of £400. Your support means we can continue to invest in world-class research, delivering high-quality services and campaigning on issues that matter the most to people with arthritis. 

Is there a fundraising deadline?

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We ask that all your incredible fundraising is donated by a month after the event, so that’s 11 November 2026.  

Ballot Places

What is a ballot place?

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Each year a ballot is run by the organisers and a number of lucky runners are successful in securing one of these places. You can use that ballot place to support Arthritis UK and support a future free from arthritis. 

Is there a registration fee for ballot places? 

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As you have already paid for your place with the organisers, signing up to join the team with your ballot place is free. 

When is the Royal Parks Half Marathon ballot? 

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To find out more about the ballot, head to the Royal Parks Half Marathon website

Do I have a fundraising target? 

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You won’t have a set fundraising target, so raise as much as you can. Every penny counts towards a future free from arthritis. We will be here to support you, with fundraising tips and tricks along the way.  

The Event

What is the Royal Parks Half Marathon? 

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The Royal Parks Half Marathon is a stunning closed-road route that takes runners through the centre of London and through four of the capital’s beautiful Royal Parks. To find out more about the event, head to the organisers website here

When is the Royal Parks Half Marathon? 

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Sunday 11 October 2026.  

I have questions about the Royal Parks Half Marathon

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If you’ve got any questions, please email us at Fundraising@arthritis-uk.org and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible. 

Our contact details

If you’ve got any questions, please email or call us and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible. 

The support you’ll receive as part of team Arthritis UK

  • A personalised running top or vest
  • An official welcome pack full of support
  • Expert fundraising support from our team
  • An invitation to our charity marquee for after the race
  • And of course, a loud, supportive cheer point to give you that boost on the day