Ready, set, race for childhood! RBC Race for the Kids is back this autumn

It’s time to mark your calendars! The annual family festival and 2k or 5k fun run RBC Race for the Kids, organised by Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity), is back in London’s Hyde Park on Saturday 10 October 2026.

Here are a few things to know ahead of the big day.

First things first – ensure you’re registered to attend by midday on Thursday 8 October! RBC Race for the Kids is a fun and accessible event for all ages and abilities, so everyone in your crew can get involved.

We encourage you to join the race your way, whether you walk, jog, wheel or scoot, and four-legged friends are welcome. What’s more, kids under five go free!

Sign up on our RBC Race for the Kids registration platform and receive your race pack in the post, including a special T-shirt so you can get around the course in style.

When you arrive on the day, don’t forget to listen and look out for start times! The 5k race will start from 10am, and the 2k race from 11.50am.

Autumn is a magical time to explore London’s Hyde Park, with the leaves changing colour and a brisk breeze in the air.

By coming prepared, you’ll make it an extra special day for you and your family.

Unless the forecast shows extreme weather conditions, the event will take place rain or shine, so dress appropriately! Pop a layer under your race day T-shirt if you think you’ll be cold, grab a hat if it looks like the sun will make an appearance and bring along a reusable water bottle to fill up on the day. Don’t forget, you can also bring pushchairs, wheelchairs and scooters.

Find out more, including answers to our FAQs, on our RBC Race for the Kids platform.

Every pound raised from RBC Race for the Kids 2026 will go towards building a new Children’s Cancer Centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).

This state-of-the-art facility will help give kids with cancer the best care, the best chance and the best childhood possible.

So whether you’re sprinting like a superhero, whizzing on wheels or simply enjoying a family stroll, every step, big or small, will help beat childhood cancer.

When you register, a fundraising page will be set up for you automatically. You’re encouraged to raise as much as you can for this vital cause while also enjoying the fresh air and having fun. Find a few fundraising tips on our RBC Race for the Kids platform.

Gaspard was three and a half years old when he was diagnosed with a type of soft tissue cancer.

He was transferred to Lion Ward at GOSH, where he spent two months as an inpatient. His sisters, Apolline and Josephine, would visit him often.

In the years that followed, Gaspard continued to have treatment – both at GOSH and in the US.

Now 11 years old, Gaspard has been cancer-free for almost six years. He’s doing well and loves playing sport, especially tennis and football.

For the past three years, Gaspard and his family and friends have taken part in RBC Race for the Kids to give back to GOSH Charity.

“We’ll continue to do RBC Race for the Kids because we love it. It’s amazing,” his mum, Caroline, says.

“For me, it's very important to raise awareness and raise funds for GOSH Charity.”

The event isn’t just about the race. Once you’ve made your way around the scenic route (and collected your medal at the finish line!), don’t forget to check out the festival village.

Here, you’ll find everything from live entertainment to arts and crafts, a bubbleologist to face painting, and much more. There will also be food and drink stalls on site to keep you fed and hydrated throughout the action. See you there!