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The Royal Parks Foundation, in partnership with UK foodservice provider Brakes, is launching the first Half Marathon to race through central London. Registration opens online at 07:00 on 10 March for the 12,500 participants who will run through the beautiful surroundings of four Royal Parks on Sunday 12 October 2008.
A celebration of food and fitness, the iconic, fast-paced route is designed to make running more accessible and enjoyable for everyone - serious athletes and relative newcomers alike. Starting and finishing in Hyde Park, the half marathon guided by Nokia takes in St James's Park, The Green Park and Kensington Gardens. Runners will have magnificent views of Buckingham, Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, Marble Arch and the Royal Albert Hall.
The Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon also aims to raise millions of pounds for charity. There are five leading beneficiary charities - Asthma UK, The Blue Cross, National Deaf Children's Society, Right to Play and UNICEF. Dozens of other charities and community groups will also gain vital funds from their runners.
Spectators will be able to cheer on the runners around the picturesque race route and will enjoy exhibitions, demonstrations and other entertainment at the Brakes Food & Fitness Festival in Hyde Park.
Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon Race Ambassadors include Daley Thompson, Zac Goldsmith, James Cracknell, Ben Fogle and Keith Wood, with more to be announced shortly. Daley Thompson says: 'Great races such as this are perfect opportunities to involve many people in healthy activity and to promote the fun - and the challenge - of completing personal fitness goals'.
Public and charity places are available online at www.royalparkshalf.com from 07:00 on Monday 10 March. Each participant will receive a running pack including a sports T-shirt, plus a medal when they finish, within their £39 entry fee.
