If the London Marathon is considered one of the greatest running routes in the world over 26.2 miles, its cousin event Royal Parks can certainly lay claim to being up there with the very best at a slightly friendlier distance.
On Sunday, over 16,000 runners took to the streets of Britain's capital again in what was a hugely successful and wholesome edition of the Royal Parks Half Marathon, which was celebrating its 15th birthday.
Upon arrival at the iconic Hyde Park, those taking part were met with a hive of activity to liven them up following the early start. From warm-up tents to plant-based food stalls, everybody and everything was catered for, and there was a festival-type atmosphere in the hours leading up to the beginning of the race.
