Cancer Research UK London Winter Run

The 10k run will start in the famous Trafalgar Square, otherwise known as the Snow Blast-Off Zone, which will set each runner onto the 10k course with a burst of snow.

Once onto the wintry route, runners will head past Nelson’s Column, along the Strand past the world-renowned Adelphi Theatre and The Savoy hotel, before veering towards Holborn. The route will then take them past The Royal Courts of Justice, where they will shortly come across some of the new winter characters who have been invited to join this year’s event at the Husky High-Five Zone.

Pacing through the City of London and up Chancery Lane, runners will then pass Chancery Lane Tube Station before continuing to the London Stock Exchange. Onto the medieval Cheapside, participants will continue down the fast and flat course pass St Mary Le Bow church, before being greeted by a Swiss Chalet themed Drinks Station at the Guildhall Yard. Setting off for home the runners will loop around the Bank of England, past the much loved Penguin Party, where runners will be given a warming boost from the cheering crowds, led by their Antarctic friends!

Next up comes Mansion House before taking in the sights of the prestigious St Pauls Cathedral – a fantastic landmark for the runners to soak up the heritage of the course.

From here, the runners will continue to circle back round to the Royal Courts of Justice for the second time, before passing Kings College London, Somerset House and onto Charing Cross Station. Taking a left down Whitehall the adrenaline will rise as they come to a finish just before Westminster and Downing Street. No politicians here though, just jubilation, as finishers are greeted by the famous warm Polar Bears for a victory hug and medal presentation.

APPROPRIATE CLOTHING: Conditions may be (or turn!) very cold and wet so please dress appropriately for the weather. We particularly recommend running gloves and a good hat / beanie.

AN OLD TOP &/OR BLACK BIN BAG: It is highly recommended to wear an old top to the start to keep you warm and dry. You can leave it in a pen just before the start line. The tops will then be given to Cancer Research UK who will either sell them in their shops or recycle them to raise funds! If you don’t have anything then a black bin bag is highly recommended; punch holes in it for your head and arms and it will keep you dry and act as a windbreaker!

YOUR RUNNING NUMBER + SAFETY PINS (to securely pin it to the front of your top)

Please source your own safety pins, they will not be available on the day.

NOTE: the running number doubles up as your timing chip so don’t forget this!

MOBILE PHONE / OYSTER CARD / MONEY – don’t forget them!

FRIENDS/FAMILY: Why not invite them to cheer you on? It would also be a really great idea if they look after your bag and coat etc. whilst you run to prevent you having to queue at the Bag Drop.

Don’t forget to identify a place to meet up with them or any fellow runners after the finish. Due to the crowds that will be there on the day, it will make it difficult to find people so remember to make this very specific, e.g. a specific lamppost or tree, rather than just an area

If you would like to volunteer, please email [email protected]