Record-Breaking Fundraising and Unstoppable Energy: Green Park Reading Half Marathon 2025 Raises Nearly Half a Million Pounds

 The streets of Reading were absolutely buzzing on race weekend as over 11,000 runners laced up for the Green Park Reading Half & Mini Marathon 2025 – and the results were nothing short of extraordinary.

Together, you raised an unbelievable total, just shy of half a million pounds! Funds that are going straight to causes that truly matter. From big strides to small steps, every mile moved the needle for charities doing life-changing work across Reading, Berkshire, and beyond. Now firmly established as one of the UK’s standout city-center races, the Green Park Reading Half has never felt more alive. 

The atmosphere? Electric. From the start line energy at Green Park to the roaring crowds inside the iconic Madejski Football Stadium, this year’s race was a celebration of community, courage and heart.

Our 2025 charity partners – including Sport In Mind, Sue Ryder, Citizens Advice Reading, BIBS, and many more – showed up in full force, bringing joy, color, cheer squads and incredible stories of resilience. Thanks to the phenomenal efforts of our fundraisers, these organizations will be able to extend their impact, reach more families, and continue the vital work they do every single day. 

And it wasn’t just about the half marathon. The Mini Marathon was a huge hit too – with hundreds of young runners and families bringing the joy, energy and fancy dress to match. Race day truly had something for everyone!

As always, your Race Village served as a buzzing hub of celebration. From early morning coffee runs to afternoon cheers, there were food trucks, charity stalls, running gear vendors and live entertainment to keep spirits sky high all day long.

 With participation and fundraising both seeing record highs, 2025 was our biggest, boldest and best event yet– and we’re not slowing down. Every year this event grows – in size, in spirit, and in impact. The generosity and drive shown by the running community this year was genuinely inspiring. 2026 is already shaping up to be even more exciting – and we can’t wait to see it all come to life!

Be a part of the fun in 2026:

Entries for the 2026 Green Park Reading Half & Mini Marathon are open and sign-ups are flying in. Don’t miss your chance to be part of something unforgettable.

From all of us at Green Park and the Green Park Reading Half & Mini Marathon team - THANK YOU for making 2025 a race to remember. We’ll see you on the start line in 2026.