Nut butter brand Pip & Nut is returning as an official sponsor of the Oysho Royal Parks Half Marathon 2026, marking its third consecutive year of partnership with the London race.
Race details and route
The event takes place on Sunday, 11 October, offering a 13.1-mile route through four of London’s Royal Parks – Hyde Park, The Green Park, St. James’s Park and Kensington Gardens – and past landmarks including Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament and the Royal Albert Hall.
Brand presence and activities
The partnership will see Pip & Nut bring its range of snacks to race day, including its new stuffed oat bars: Honey Nut and Cinnamon Bun. The brand’s presence includes a branded cheer point featuring a DJ and megaphone, while runners, spectators and supporters can refuel with snacks sampled at the finish line and within the race village.
For race village visitors, the Pip & Nut hub will include a toast bar, photobooth and dedicated relaxation space to help runners recharge post-race. Pip & Nut will also host its own VIP tent, welcoming members of its community taking on their first half marathon.
Brand reaction
Jacq Ellis-Jones, marketing director at Pip & Nut, commented: “We’re really excited to be back at the Oysho Royal Parks Half Marathon for a third year. This partnership has been a brilliant way to strengthen our running roots, bringing Pip & Nut to life with runners & their communities – and there’s no better place to do it than in some of London’s most iconic backdrops.”
“There’s something special about watching thousands of people take on a challenge like this together. Whether they’re chasing a PB, running their first half marathon, or just soaking up the atmosphere with mates, we want to be there to give them a boost, and make race day that little bit more tasty. & nutty, of course.”
