brainstrust

RPHM 2009 is taking place on Sunday 11 October
brainstrust 70 keen runners in this year's half marathon!

Places have gone fast! We're very sorry, but all our places have been taken.
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Join the brainstrust crew

Meg in a giant brain hat!Our aim is to raise thousands of pounds to support brain tumour patients and their families. We are really excited about this year's race after the wonderful success we had last year. The RPHM is a great occasion, the route is stunning and the atmosphere is incredible.

All we ask is that you raise a minimum of £117.50 to cover the cost of your place.

It's easier than you think, and we'll help you all the way. We'll send you tips for starting your training and easy ways to collect sponsorship like Justgiving.com. Last year we had 57 runners in the brainstrust crew who raised over £20,000!

See who ran for brainstrust in 2008 »

If you don't fancy running you can still come along and join in the fun. Why not come to cheer on our 70 runners and help us man our stall in the Charity Village? Please contact  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you'd like to help out.

We really look forward to seeing you on race day!

The Marathon

The Royal Parks Foundation, the charity for the eight Royal Parks, launched a brand new half marathon last year on 12 October 2008, starting and ending in Hyde Park. brainstrusters turned up in force last year and we had 57 runners who raised over £20,000!

So this year we are raising the bar! We have 70 places available for keen runners who are up for the challenge! The RPHM 2009 is taking place on Sunday 11 October 2009.

You can find out more about the marathon on www.royalparkshalf.com

The Route

The Royal Parks Half Marathon celebrates the amazing wildlife, history and heritage of the Royal Parks and sustainability will be a central theme of the event. It is stunning route through four Royal Parks, taking in superb views of Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, Marble Arch and the Royal Albert Hall. It's one of the best runs you can enter!

Here is a provisional map of the route: