The Royal Parks Half Marathon returns this year on Sunday 8 October. 16,000 runners are set to take part in what is one of London’s most popular half marathons.
Last year, 52% of participants were female. This makes it one of the UK’s only major running events to have more female competitors than male.
Sweaty Betty’s mission is to empower women through fitness. This aligns seamlessly with the Royal Parks Half Marathon‘s emphasis on inclusivity. They encourage participation from people of all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds.
Sweaty Betty and Royal Parks Half: giving back
The Royal Parks Half has raised nearly £60 million for charity since 2008.
Sweaty Betty shares this commitment to giving back, with 160 members of the activewear brand’s internal team taking part in the race.
They will be raising funds for the Sweaty Betty Foundation, whose mission is to empower girls from every background to get active, and stay active, for life.
Liz Tack is Head of Royal Parks Half Marathon. She said, “We are delighted to welcome Sweaty Betty as our official apparel partner for our 16th annual race. For the second year running, they will bring their unique energy to the event. Participants will be able to enjoy a warm-up and cool-down in the event village led by Sweaty…
