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Hyde Park Participant Info

Date: Saturday 10 October
Location: Hyde Park, London

We can't wait to see you for RBC Race for the Kids 2026. Make sure everyone taking part has signed up by midday on Thursday 8 October 2026. It won't be possible to register on the day at Hyde Park this year, so it's extra important that you sign up as soon as possible!

Once you've completed your registration, the event day information is below to help you get ready for the big day! 

Event day information

Download your information pack, which hopefully has everything you need including event day information, a route map and village map.

Download info pack →

Route map

Check out the route map if you'd like to see where your 2k or 5k run will take you and if your friends and family would like to join one of the cheer points. 

Download route map →

Village map 

There's plenty for you and the whole family to do in the event village. The village map will help guide you to make the most of your day. 

Download village map →

5k participant schedule

5k running 

9am: Arrive 
9.40am: Warm up 
10am: Race starts

5k jogging 

9.10am: Arrive 
9.50am: Warm up 
10.10am: Race starts

5k walking and wheeling 

9.20am: Arrive 
9.50am: Warm up 
10.20am: Race starts

2k participant schedule

2k running 

10.50am: Arrive 
11.30am: Warm up 
11.50am: Race starts

2k jogging 

10.50am: Arrive 
11.30am: Warm up 
11.50am: Race starts

2k walking and wheeling 

10.50am: Arrive 
11.30am: Warm up 
11.50am: Race starts

Changing waves 

We recommend starting in the wave you signed up to, but you can always join a later wave (you don't have to let us know or request a new race number). You can't join an earlier wave.

Want to change how you complete your 2k or 5k race? Once you’re on the course, you can go at your own pace – whether you choose to run, jog, walk, wheel or a mixture along the way.

Want to change from the 5k to the 2k? Simply join the appropriate later 2k wave.

Want to change from the 2k to the 5k? You'll need a new race number. Arrive early and head to the Race Pack Collection, Missing Items and Information tent and join the Missing Items queue to request this. 

What to bring

RBC Race for the Kids t-shirt

Race number

Wristband (for children)

Refillable water bottle

Comfy clothes and footwear

Layers appropriate for the weather



Race pack collection

Your race pack will be posted to you if you signed up before Sunday 4 October. If you signed up after this date, please collect your race pack from the Race Pack Collection marquee on event day.

Note: If you're Team RBC, you'll collect your race pack from the RBC marquee. If you're Team Premier Inn (Whitbread), you'll collect from the Team Premier Inn (Whitbread) marquee. 

Ready to race 

Once you have your race number, you are ready to race!

Wear your RBC Race for the Kids t-shirt. Fill in the emergency details on the back of your race number before pinning it to the front of your t-shirt.

If you and your family all have your race numbers, no need to check in! Just listen out for the MCs on the stage who will call your wave to warm up when it's time!

Keeping kids safe

Children should be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Please ensure your child wears their orange or light blue wristband (included in all child race packs) with their parent or guardian's contact details added. 

Food and drink

There will be food and drink stalls available.

Food stalls include: Alpine Pizza, Chickenish, Crepes, Miss Potato Head and Bean and Blend coffee (Grab & Go). 

Please note these may get busy with queues. 

Accessibility Guide

We aim to make RBC Race for the Kids an accessible and inclusive event.

If you have any access requirements, email raceforthekids@gosh.org and let us know. We'll do our best to accommodate your needs. 

Please see our accessibility guide for information.  

Double your donations

After the success of the first match giving day, Royal Bank of Canada are kindly donating a further £40,000 for a second chance to double your donation, double your impact. 

All donations (up to £150) will be doubled from 00:01 to 23:59 on Saturday 10 October. So make sure you share your fundraising page far and wide with updates of the big day to boost your fundraising total even higher. 

Terms and Conditions

Thank you for taking part in RBC Race for the Kids 2026.

When you signed up to RBC Race for the Kids, either you agreed or your lead ticketholder agreed on your behalf, to the RBC Race for the Kids 2026 terms and conditions.



Frequently Asked Questions

We hope you're feeling ready and excited for RBC Race for the Kids 2026.

Hopefully we've answered any questions you had here, within our FAQs, or in our event day info pack.

If your question hasn't been be answered, please do email raceforthekids@gosh.org and we'll be happy to help!

Find a fun-raiser!

All the funds raised will go towards the development of cancer care at Great Ormond Street Hospital. In the event that costs change, or the needs of the hospital or patients change, we reserve the right to redirect funds for use against the hospital’s most urgent needs.