The Royal Parks Half Marathon, one of the UK’s most iconic running events, has announced international sport and leisure brand Oysho as its new Headline Sponsor, marking an exciting new chapter for the much-loved race.
Taking place each October, the Royal Parks Half Marathon welcomes more than 18,000 runners to the heart of London, offering a spectacular 13.1-mile route through four of the capital’s Royal Parks and past world-famous landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and the Houses of Parliament. Since launching in 2008, the event has raised more than £80 million for over 1,900 charities, while inspiring thousands of people each year to take on their own personal challenge.
The new partnership sees Oysho become the event’s Headline Sponsor, bringing together one of Europe’s fastest-growing performance sportswear brands with one of the UK’s most prestigious half marathons.
Founded in Barcelona in 2001 and part of the Inditex Group, Oysho has established itself as a leading international sport and leisure brand, designing technical collections for running, fitness, yoga, Pilates, barre, padel, skiing and more. The brand is present in over 220 markets worldwide and has become known for combining technical innovation with contemporary design.
As part of the partnership, Oysho will provide the official technical apparel for event staff, and finisher T-shirts, ensuring participants can experience the brand’s innovative performance wear.
The partnership extends beyond race day. Throughout the build-up to the 2026 Royal Parks Half Marathon, Oysho will deliver a programme of community-focused activations, including training runs, wellness experiences and exclusive events designed to inspire participants, support their training journey and strengthen London’s running community.
Andrew Scattergood, cief executive, The Royal Parks said: “Every year, thousands of runners come together to experience the unique atmosphere of the Royal Parks Half Marathon. We’re excited to partner with Oysho, a brand that shares our belief that running is about more than crossing the finish line, it’s about community, confidence and creating memorable experiences. Together, we’re looking forward to making the 2026 event our most exciting yet.”
Community sits at the heart of both organisations. Through Oysho Community, the brand connects thousands of people every week via running clubs, studio partnerships and training sessions, while the Royal Parks Half Marathon has built a reputation for bringing together runners of every ability in support of hundreds of charities.
Together, the partnership reflects a shared ambition to inspire more people to move, train and experience the benefits of running, whether preparing for their first half marathon or chasing a personal best on race day.
