Koen van Velsen

Royal Parks Half Marathon 2026

Why Parkinson's UK?

My 88 year old father was struck by Parkinson a few years ago.  Every day he goes on a walk to counter this disease. As a runner, I wanted to use that inspiration, and help fundraise to fight this disease long-term. I’m therefore taking part in the Royal Parks Half Marathon 2026 to raise funds for Parkinson's UK. 

Please help by sponsoring me whatever you can. 

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£25

Nicholas Todd

Good effort Koen

£17.89

Shirlee Granville

Good to challenge yourself for a worthy cause!

£17.89

Steve Rowland

Run well, Koen!

£27.84

Tim Grinsted

Great cause, have a fantastic race (but not too quick please…..)

£50

Nick Curson

Enjoy your race!

£50

Phil Hopkins

Run well my friend.

£20

Phil Abbott

Run well Koen, a great cause.

£50

Dmitri Rozanov

Worthy cause!

£30

Mike Clyne

Have a great race Koen - I'll expect you will still be very active when you are 88!

£55.88

Reinhard Kuehn

Good luck and great cause!

£50

Mark Emmerson

Great cause. Well done mate.

£100

Richard Perelman

Good luck - great cause!

£308

Dwayne Lysaght

Wishing your Dad all the very best and you a very fast run!

£33.83

Trudi Haringsma

Koen, success !

£17.10

Agaath

Fantastisch Koen! Succes !!!

£48.94

Karien Van Velsen

Mooi Koen succes 💪

£17.10

Timo

£54.75

Sibe & Lee

A great reason to put yourself through the agony of a marathon!

£15

Joe Naughalty

£100

Rolf Nuijens

A great charity, and a very personal motivation. Good luck. Run, Koen, Run!

£100

Willem & Ann Brugman

£107

Lidwien Van Velsen

£50

Koen Van Velsen