London Beginner Friendly Running Events

A 5k race, usually around the Serpentine, at lunchtime on the last Friday of December.

A 5k race, usually around the Serpentine in Hyde Park, at lunchtime on the last Friday of every month. There will be two races: an A race for those expecting to run under 22 minutes and a B race for everyone else, setting off 3 minutes later.

Come and run a chip timed 5k or 10k around the wide paths of Finsbury Park, the home of Madstock and Wireless festival, to start your Sunday morning in the best way!

As always with RunThrough, you will each get a themed medal, water, fruit & flapjack on the day. Each kilometre is accurately marked out with distance flags and we have plenty of helpers to keep you on track and to encourage you on your way to the finish.

Come and run a chip timed 5k or 10k through the incredible grounds of Londons Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. This course is not only flat and fast, but also inspiring. The RunThrough QE Olympic Park 5k & 10k event is a great opportunity for a quick time and a fun morning out with a unique themed medal waiting for you at the finish!

Included is a themed medal, water, fruit & mince pies! Each kilometre is accurately marked out with distance flags and we have plenty of helpers to keep you on track and to encourage you on your way to the finish. Come and enjoy the day with us; we hope to see you there!

Get into the festive spirit with the Christmas edition of the Greenwich Park 5k & 10k on Saturday 22nd December, the festive fancy dress is encouraged! Greenwich Park, one of Londons Royal Parks; home to the Royal Observatory, The National Maritime Museum and the Old Royal Naval College, there is a lot to see including the incredible views across London. Youre welcome to run in your best fancy dress, how fast can Santa run? We will find out!

Run 1 mile, 5k, 10k, 10 mile or Half Marathon around this one mile moto GP styled race circuit, a great opportunity to test out a new distance or race your way to a new chip timed personal best. The Lee Valleys Velo Park was home to the 2012 Olympic indoor Cycling but we are bringing you the opportunity to run this spectacular one mile circuit. As always with RunThrough, you will each get a medal, water, fruit & flapjack on the day as well as a Chip.

Join us at The Richmond Park Spring 10K and 5K to celebrate Spring and the weather (hopefully!) getting warmer. Taking place within the picturesque Richmond Park, it's a perfect setting for a pacy, traffic-free Sunday morning 10k. If you prefer, why not take on the 5k option? The undulating course covers the tracks, trails and footpaths within the park and is suitable for runners of all abilities. Beginners welcome.

Join us and celebrate Summer in 2018 at The Richmond Park Summer 10K and 5K. Taking place within the picturesque Richmond Park, it's a perfect setting for a pacy, traffic-free Sunday morning 10k. If you prefer, why not take on the 5k option? The undulating course covers the tracks, trails and footpaths within the park and is suitable for runners of all abilities. Beginners welcome.

Is your New Year's resolution to take up running? Join us at The Richmond Park New Year 10K and 5K. Taking place within the picturesque Richmond Park, it's a perfect setting for a pacy, traffic-free Sunday morning 10k. If you prefer, why not take on the 5k option? The undulating course covers the tracks, trails and footpaths within the park and is suitable for runners of all abilities. Beginners welcome.

The race features chip timing - plus finish line goodies and a medal for you at the finish.

Welcome to London's Flattest Course! All on road and path inside Kew Gardens.

Take on one of London's most exclusive runs - passing through leafy Kew Gardens and alongside the beautiful river Thames. Join our team for this autumn riverside run and help fund our life-saving heart research.

This is the only time you can ever run in the World Heritage Site, Kew Gardens! London's most exclusive race starts inside Kew Gardens and finishes in an all-day family festival in Old Deer Park.

The Richmond Family Mile is a funrun for all ages. This is NOT a race and the intention is to allow the whole family get involved (especially children). There is NO time limit for entrants. Every runner with a bib receives a RUNFEST triangle medal and NIKE Tee shirt at the end.

The Borough of Richmond Upon Thames is the most uniquely beautiful part of London given its essential character, history, significance, and its gifts of nature. It is only right that Richmond Upon Thames should have a unique day to celebrate all the wonders this borough has to offer.

This is the first race in this popular London series and it's a perfect setting for a fast, flat and traffic-free Sunday morning 10k. If you prefer, why not take on the 5k option? The course covers the tracks, trails and footpaths within the park and is suitable for runners of all abilities. Beginners welcome.

Race features chip timing - plus finish line goodies and a medal for you at the finish.

Prizes are generously sponsored by Sporting Feet, who have stores in Putney and Richmond. There will be a special spot prize of a 20 voucher for two lucky runners.

Celebrate Spring at the Bushy Park Spring 10k & 5k.

Taking place within the iconic surroundings of Bushy Park which is the perfect setting for a fast, flat and traffic-free Sunday morning 10k. If you prefer, why not take on the 5k option? The course covers the tracks, trails and footpaths within the park and is suitable for runners of all abilities. Beginners welcome.

Race features chip timing - plus finish line goodies and a medal for you at the finish.