ASICS London 10k
Event summary
Summer is calling in the ASICS London 10k. This is a no holds barred street party - runners will love the buzz of pumping music at every kilometre and cheering supporters lining the streets from start to finish. Come for the festival vibe, ASICS t-shirt, finisher's medal and goodies galore.
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We share a passion for the active world. We believe in the power of sport to change behaviours, build communities and make a difference. We're for the first-timers, the fast-timers, the old-timers and the good-timers. We know this space better than anyone, yet we still learn something new each day. We're here with a purpose, for a purpose. We don't just talk about it. We just do it. We work and play as one team. Limelight Sports. Creating an active world. Together.
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Find out moreHow to enter
Tickets available until Sun Jul 11 2021
What's included:
- Free photos
- ASICS tee
- Finisher's Medal
- Tote bag/goody bag
- Spectator app
- Bag Drop
- Live bands and DJ's during the run
10k
9:30am Sun 25th Jul 2021
Run 10km
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4.742 reviews
I thoroughly enjoyed this run, the music along the way was brilliant. The choir made me a bit emotional. Great track, brilliant to be able to run around London, it was a great crowd and group of runners. The organisers were full of encouragement, I would definitely do this again and encourage anyone else to do it.… read more
The pre race organisation was terrible. I along with many other runners, was told to go to sign in at bagging area, which meant having to walk a few kilometres from the race start to the bagging area, just to be told that I didn't have to sign in! The lack of toilets near the start meant I was desperate to go toilet during the run itself and went during the run! The woman on the microphone was very annoying to say the least, repetitive and exaggerated her excitement, to the degree that she called a man's name out and said he looked too serious for her liking! If she had singled me out like that I would have been mortified! There was no social distancing, as it was just not possible! We waited far too long to start the run, I lost focused and got fed up! The emphasis was on mental health in this run as stated many times by the people on their microphones, I'm sure many runners like me felt the organisation was detrimental to mental health! I felt mentally and physically drained before the run had even started! I don't recommend this run! The Vitality race was much better, in organisation and in the enjoyment of the run itself! I won't be doing the ASICS race again! I was glad to go home! … read more
Frequently asked questions
What is the cut-off time for the ASICS 10k?
The cut off time is 1 hour and 45 minutes.… read moreWhen will I receive my race pack for the ASICS 10k?
Race packs will be sent to participants in the post in the days leading up to the event. If it doesn't arrive before the race, you can collect your race number from the Race Number Collection Desk, located in the Event Village near the start line, on the day.… read moreAre there aid stations at the ASICS 10k?
There are 2 aid stations on the course. First at 6.25k and the second at 8.75k. … read moreRunning Events in the United Kingdom
Running Events in the United Kingdom
Route description
Route description
This is a flat, fast route where you can make the most of competing on a completely closed course. This is a prime opportunity to hunt down a PB if you're after one.
Participants will head off down Picadilly, before looping north up Regents Street. Through Pall Mall, you'll run past St James's Palace, then heading east Towards Trafalgar Square. A beautiful stretch along the river at Embankment culminates at Westminster Bridge, and you'll finish off the race down Whitehall, after looping around Parliament Square.
As you race along the course there will be a variety of music every 450m ranging from reggae/funk to disco.
I thoroughly enjoyed this run, the music along the way was brilliant. The choir made me a bit emotional. Great track, brilliant to be able to run around London, it was a great crowd and group of runners. The organisers were full of encouragement, I would definitely do this again and encourage anyone else to do it.
The pre race organisation was terrible. I along with many other runners, was told to go to sign in at bagging area, which meant having to walk a few kilometres from the race start to the bagging area, just to be told that I didn't have to sign in! The lack of toilets near the start meant I was desperate to go toilet during the run itself and went during the run! The woman on the microphone was very annoying to say the least, repetitive and exaggerated her excitement, to the degree that she called a man's name out and said he looked too serious for her liking! If she had singled me out like that I would have been mortified! There was no social distancing, as it was just not possible! We waited far too long to start the run, I lost focused and got fed up! The emphasis was on mental health in this run as stated many times by the people on their microphones, I'm sure many runners like me felt the organisation was detrimental to mental health! I felt mentally and physically drained before the run had even started! I don't recommend this run! The Vitality race was much better, in organisation and in the enjoyment of the run itself! I won't be doing the ASICS race again! I was glad to go home!
An absolutely amazing event, really well organised and superb atmosphere!! App was great so friends and family could see where you were. Will be running again in 2022 for sure.
Really great experience, start corrals were well monitored and the entertainment was great. Defs recommend.
Amazing time. First ever 10KM - it’s a manageable course that is fairly flat. Would recommend to everyone!
A race that feels like a party has got to be the best kind!!! Such a fun experience for new and experienced runners alike!
Great pre race vibes with live DJ, MC and brilliant warm up. Very well organised with start waves. Lots of hydration points on course and great vibes along the way. Good medal.
Amazing race,good course and buzzing atmosphere...see you next year! Great food families to come along too s d join in the fun.
Great race right in the heart of central london running past all the best sites! Also - love what they’re doing with going plastic free!!!
The race is amazing, and the course is great but the t-shirt collection this year was appalling and needs to be resolved in 2020, it tarnished an otherwise great day.
BP
Did the 10k in 2019
Event was really well organised, as per every year, the stewards and staff were very helpful and the day was enjoyable.
Fantastic organisation and a wonderful route around Central London. A decent wave system means you can chase a time and plenty of pacers on hand. Only minor negative is T-Shirt collection was a pain.
This was my 2nd year of participating in this race. As before the organisation was brilliant, with start waves allowing the route to not be too crowded. With the warm weather the mist sprays were appreciated. The only niggle was to get your finisher T-shirt you had to get across racers path to get to the square.
Course,organisation and atmosphere wery good.Personal best is possible.I did 4times am wery happy 😃👍✌️
Absolutely loved it loads of water stations and refuelling also spray for cooling off atmosphere fantastic with a great tshirt medal goody bag only complaint is que for tshirt
It was well organised other than the collection of the tee-shirt. It took far too long and also it felt cold as we were static for considerable time after the race. Ideally one would be warming down.Other than that very enjoyable.
Uber hot but fab organisation... plenty of water on the course and great music along the way ! Defo do again next year
These London events are amazing & always well supported. Great to hear you name being called out along the way to give you that extra boost when you need it. Great having staggered starts so even if you get stuck at the back of the pack at the beginning, still easy to work your way thru the crowds. Plus, great t-shirt & medal
It was a bit crazy to have finishers cross the route to collect their shirts then cross again to collect their bags. This must have been particularly disheartening for the slower runners who need the most encouragement.
Excellent race, awesome atmosphere! Probably the best race I’ve ever been involved in 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Really nice route and luckily quite shaded in the sun. I was lucky enough to finish quickly to not have to queue for tshirt but is saw HUGE queues later. Also other people who had finished the race running over the course when others were still running which is poor sportsmanship.
ASICS London 10K was a very enjoyable race. Well organised and a great course that took in some of London’s best landmarks. The only 2 issues I could see were a small number of toilets in Green park which resulted in very long queues and the other is cardboard cups at the water stations. I am all for helping the environment but trying to drink from a cup while running is almost impossible without stopping. Obviously this will be an ongoing thing until more sustainable options become available. Other than those small issues it was a great race and already looking forward too next year.
Less congestion this year than in previous years. Ridiculous making us trek across the route to collect t-shirts.
To me arguably the best 10 k race you can do in London, the course is unreal, the organisation is superb and the course is lined with people cheering on. In my view you couldnt pick a better 10 km to participate in.
EC
Did the 10k in 2019
Unbelievable run and atmosphere. So much support. Loved it. A now annual fixture in my year. A great choice of course for any 10Km first timers.
This is a great race for anyone looking for atmosphere and an epic course. The route takes you through central London and you see all the sites, particularly going over Westminster bridge near the end where you're right by the London Eye. There are lots of spectators cheering you on and bands seemingly at every turn - I really enjoyed this race. There are a lot of people that do it though - so get there early to avoid queueing at bagdrop. It took a while to set off from the pens, but that's to be expected I suppose, the people on the mic while you were waiting were great so it wasn't too bad. Well worth doing, absolutely 5* race.
C
Constantine5.0
Did the 10k in 2018
Was a really enjoyable run. Wish it could of been a better time but this was because I was returning from injury. So couldn't expect anymore.
The race is organised excellently and I thoroughly enjoy the scenery during the whole run and pitu is the renovation of Big Ben where I couldn't take a selfie but other than that the atmosphere is fantastic and hopefully I'll be back for next year run 2019.
This was my second 10k, first event in London and I loved it. Everything! The atmosphere, the other runners, the music. I would recommend and will definitely do again! It was so hot but still a great day
L
Linda-Jean5.0
Did the 10k in 2018Well planned out.My first London run and it was absolutely amazing and I highly recommend this race!! Great atmosphere and the location is just fantastic!
Really need pay attention to water stations and clearing bottles from course - very dangerous - otherwise great event
Loved it, even running with an injury, brilliant atmosphere and really well organised, Ill be back next year.
A great race, really good atmosphere as usual with Virgin Sport, would definitely do it again!
I went with a friend and although I didn't race, she had an amazing time and I want to do next year!
4.742 reviews
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Logistics and schedule
09:30 Race begins
There is a cut-off time of 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Race Packs
Race packs will be posted to participants in the weeks leading up to the event. If your race pack does not arrive in time you can collect it from the Race Number Collection Desk, located in the Event Village near the start line, on event weekend.
Exact timings and locations of the Event Village will be available closer to the event date.
Team Entry
Runners can enter as a team, just fill in the team name when registering and register more participants!
Race Day Guide
Please see here for a full guide with everything you need to know for raceday.
Spectators
Spectators are encouraged to line the streets of London and cheer on those participating in the race.
There is also an Asics London 10k app which allows supporters to track their runners during the race. This is available on the Apple App store and through Google Play.
How to get there
105 Piccadilly, London W1J 7NJ, UK
Get directionsMore information on the exact address will be available in the race day guide.
By Tube
The nearest underground stations to the race start are Green Park and Hyde Park Corner.
Road Closures
There will be a number of road closures on event day to accommodate this race.
Piccadilly and Whitehall will be closed at 05:30, Horse Guards Avenue will close at 05:00 and all other roads will close at 06:00, ahead of the race starting from 09:30. Roads will begin to re-open once runners have passed by and when it is safe to do so, with all roads fully re-opened by 15:30. Parking suspensions will be in place too.
For a full list of road closures please see here.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cut-off time for the ASICS 10k?
The cut off time is 1 hour and 45 minutes.When will I receive my race pack for the ASICS 10k?
Race packs will be sent to participants in the post in the days leading up to the event. If it doesn't arrive before the race, you can collect your race number from the Race Number Collection Desk, located in the Event Village near the start line, on the day.Are there aid stations at the ASICS 10k?
There are 2 aid stations on the course. First at 6.25k and the second at 8.75k.
Will there be somewhere I can leave my bag while I race?
Yes, there will be a place to leave your bag while you race.How do I enter as a team?
To enter as a team just enter a team name at registration and register multiple participants!Booking related questionsDo you have a question about bookings, cancellations, or refunds?
10k
9:30am Sun 25th Jul 2021
Route description
Route description
This is a flat, fast route where you can make the most of competing on a completely closed course. This is a prime opportunity to hunt down a PB if you're after one.
Participants will head off down Picadilly, before looping north up Regents Street. Through Pall Mall, you'll run past St James's Palace, then heading east Towards Trafalgar Square. A beautiful stretch along the river at Embankment culminates at Westminster Bridge, and you'll finish off the race down Whitehall, after looping around Parliament Square.
As you race along the course there will be a variety of music every 450m ranging from reggae/funk to disco.
I thoroughly enjoyed this run, the music along the way was brilliant. The choir made me a bit emotional. Great track, brilliant to be able to run around London, it was a great crowd and group of runners. The organisers were full of encouragement, I would definitely do this again and encourage anyone else to do it.
The pre race organisation was terrible. I along with many other runners, was told to go to sign in at bagging area, which meant having to walk a few kilometres from the race start to the bagging area, just to be told that I didn't have to sign in! The lack of toilets near the start meant I was desperate to go toilet during the run itself and went during the run! The woman on the microphone was very annoying to say the least, repetitive and exaggerated her excitement, to the degree that she called a man's name out and said he looked too serious for her liking! If she had singled me out like that I would have been mortified! There was no social distancing, as it was just not possible! We waited far too long to start the run, I lost focused and got fed up! The emphasis was on mental health in this run as stated many times by the people on their microphones, I'm sure many runners like me felt the organisation was detrimental to mental health! I felt mentally and physically drained before the run had even started! I don't recommend this run! The Vitality race was much better, in organisation and in the enjoyment of the run itself! I won't be doing the ASICS race again! I was glad to go home!
An absolutely amazing event, really well organised and superb atmosphere!! App was great so friends and family could see where you were. Will be running again in 2022 for sure.
Really great experience, start corrals were well monitored and the entertainment was great. Defs recommend.
Amazing time. First ever 10KM - it’s a manageable course that is fairly flat. Would recommend to everyone!
A race that feels like a party has got to be the best kind!!! Such a fun experience for new and experienced runners alike!
Great pre race vibes with live DJ, MC and brilliant warm up. Very well organised with start waves. Lots of hydration points on course and great vibes along the way. Good medal.
Amazing race,good course and buzzing atmosphere...see you next year! Great food families to come along too s d join in the fun.
Great race right in the heart of central london running past all the best sites! Also - love what they’re doing with going plastic free!!!
The race is amazing, and the course is great but the t-shirt collection this year was appalling and needs to be resolved in 2020, it tarnished an otherwise great day.
BP
Did the 10k in 2019
Event was really well organised, as per every year, the stewards and staff were very helpful and the day was enjoyable.
Fantastic organisation and a wonderful route around Central London. A decent wave system means you can chase a time and plenty of pacers on hand. Only minor negative is T-Shirt collection was a pain.
This was my 2nd year of participating in this race. As before the organisation was brilliant, with start waves allowing the route to not be too crowded. With the warm weather the mist sprays were appreciated. The only niggle was to get your finisher T-shirt you had to get across racers path to get to the square.
Course,organisation and atmosphere wery good.Personal best is possible.I did 4times am wery happy 😃👍✌️
Absolutely loved it loads of water stations and refuelling also spray for cooling off atmosphere fantastic with a great tshirt medal goody bag only complaint is que for tshirt
It was well organised other than the collection of the tee-shirt. It took far too long and also it felt cold as we were static for considerable time after the race. Ideally one would be warming down.Other than that very enjoyable.
Uber hot but fab organisation... plenty of water on the course and great music along the way ! Defo do again next year
These London events are amazing & always well supported. Great to hear you name being called out along the way to give you that extra boost when you need it. Great having staggered starts so even if you get stuck at the back of the pack at the beginning, still easy to work your way thru the crowds. Plus, great t-shirt & medal
It was a bit crazy to have finishers cross the route to collect their shirts then cross again to collect their bags. This must have been particularly disheartening for the slower runners who need the most encouragement.
Excellent race, awesome atmosphere! Probably the best race I’ve ever been involved in 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Really nice route and luckily quite shaded in the sun. I was lucky enough to finish quickly to not have to queue for tshirt but is saw HUGE queues later. Also other people who had finished the race running over the course when others were still running which is poor sportsmanship.
ASICS London 10K was a very enjoyable race. Well organised and a great course that took in some of London’s best landmarks. The only 2 issues I could see were a small number of toilets in Green park which resulted in very long queues and the other is cardboard cups at the water stations. I am all for helping the environment but trying to drink from a cup while running is almost impossible without stopping. Obviously this will be an ongoing thing until more sustainable options become available. Other than those small issues it was a great race and already looking forward too next year.
Less congestion this year than in previous years. Ridiculous making us trek across the route to collect t-shirts.
To me arguably the best 10 k race you can do in London, the course is unreal, the organisation is superb and the course is lined with people cheering on. In my view you couldnt pick a better 10 km to participate in.
EC
Did the 10k in 2019
Unbelievable run and atmosphere. So much support. Loved it. A now annual fixture in my year. A great choice of course for any 10Km first timers.
This is a great race for anyone looking for atmosphere and an epic course. The route takes you through central London and you see all the sites, particularly going over Westminster bridge near the end where you're right by the London Eye. There are lots of spectators cheering you on and bands seemingly at every turn - I really enjoyed this race. There are a lot of people that do it though - so get there early to avoid queueing at bagdrop. It took a while to set off from the pens, but that's to be expected I suppose, the people on the mic while you were waiting were great so it wasn't too bad. Well worth doing, absolutely 5* race.
C
Constantine5.0
Did the 10k in 2018Was a really enjoyable run. Wish it could of been a better time but this was because I was returning from injury. So couldn't expect anymore.
The race is organised excellently and I thoroughly enjoy the scenery during the whole run and pitu is the renovation of Big Ben where I couldn't take a selfie but other than that the atmosphere is fantastic and hopefully I'll be back for next year run 2019.
This was my second 10k, first event in London and I loved it. Everything! The atmosphere, the other runners, the music. I would recommend and will definitely do again! It was so hot but still a great day
L
Linda-Jean5.0
Did the 10k in 2018Well planned out.My first London run and it was absolutely amazing and I highly recommend this race!! Great atmosphere and the location is just fantastic!
Really need pay attention to water stations and clearing bottles from course - very dangerous - otherwise great event
Loved it, even running with an injury, brilliant atmosphere and really well organised, Ill be back next year.
A great race, really good atmosphere as usual with Virgin Sport, would definitely do it again!
I went with a friend and although I didn't race, she had an amazing time and I want to do next year!
4.742 reviews
Rate this event
Logistics and schedule
09:30 Race begins
There is a cut-off time of 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Race Packs
Race packs will be posted to participants in the weeks leading up to the event. If your race pack does not arrive in time you can collect it from the Race Number Collection Desk, located in the Event Village near the start line, on event weekend.
Exact timings and locations of the Event Village will be available closer to the event date.
Team Entry
Runners can enter as a team, just fill in the team name when registering and register more participants!
Race Day Guide
Please see here for a full guide with everything you need to know for raceday.
Spectators
Spectators are encouraged to line the streets of London and cheer on those participating in the race.
There is also an Asics London 10k app which allows supporters to track their runners during the race. This is available on the Apple App store and through Google Play.
How to get there
105 Piccadilly, London W1J 7NJ, UK
Get directionsMore information on the exact address will be available in the race day guide.
By Tube
The nearest underground stations to the race start are Green Park and Hyde Park Corner.
Road Closures
There will be a number of road closures on event day to accommodate this race.
Piccadilly and Whitehall will be closed at 05:30, Horse Guards Avenue will close at 05:00 and all other roads will close at 06:00, ahead of the race starting from 09:30. Roads will begin to re-open once runners have passed by and when it is safe to do so, with all roads fully re-opened by 15:30. Parking suspensions will be in place too.
For a full list of road closures please see here.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cut-off time for the ASICS 10k?
The cut off time is 1 hour and 45 minutes.When will I receive my race pack for the ASICS 10k?
Race packs will be sent to participants in the post in the days leading up to the event. If it doesn't arrive before the race, you can collect your race number from the Race Number Collection Desk, located in the Event Village near the start line, on the day.Are there aid stations at the ASICS 10k?
There are 2 aid stations on the course. First at 6.25k and the second at 8.75k.
Will there be somewhere I can leave my bag while I race?
Yes, there will be a place to leave your bag while you race.How do I enter as a team?
To enter as a team just enter a team name at registration and register multiple participants!Booking related questionsDo you have a question about bookings, cancellations, or refunds?
10k
9:30am Sun 25th Jul 2021