Running Events in London
London provides hundreds of incredible running events throughout the year, catering to all standards and distances. These races are amazing ways of building communities and seeing the capital city in a new light. There are now over 50 Parkrun locations for you to try a weekly 5k, or there are a whole range of fun runs and charity events over a similar distance. These are great for getting family, friends, and the local community involved. If you are looking for a longer distance, there are a number of 10k and half-marathon events that make the most of London's historic landmarks, beautiful parks, or the scenic Thames path. Big city running festivals in Richmond and Hackney offer several race options and always have an incredible atmosphere of crowds, music, and more. Of course, the flagship running event in London is the annual London Marathon, which has over 40,000 competitors and 800,000 spectators, and is one of the six world marathon majors.
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- Cancer Research UK London Winter Run7FEB2021
Cancer Research UK London Winter Run
10k ‧ London6.2 miFreeC-19 Plan(114) - Hackney Moves14MAY2021
Hackney Moves
Running ‧ London13.1 mi • 3.1 miFreeC-19 Plan(49) - Quicksilver Hampton Court Half Marathon21FEB2021
Quicksilver Hampton Court Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Thames Ditton13.1 mi£35.40 – £37.40C-19 Plan(76) - Olympic Park 5k & 10k - December12DEC
Olympic Park 5k & 10k - December
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£24(2) - Royal Borough of Kingston Spring Raceday28MAR2021
Royal Borough of Kingston Spring Raceday
Running ‧ Kingston upon Thames20.0 mi • 16.0 mi • 8.0 mi£25.40 – £36.40C-19 Plan(2) - Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Half Marathon1NOV
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ London(18) - RunUK Richmond Half Marathon – February21FEB2021
RunUK Richmond Half Marathon – February
Half Marathon ‧ Richmond13.1 mi£28 – £30C-19 Plan(64) - Hertfordshire Half Marathon22NOV
Hertfordshire Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Stevenage13.1 mi£34(7) - Spartan Stadion - Twickenham Stadium5DEC
Spartan Stadion - Twickenham Stadium
Multi-Sport ‧ Twickenham3.1 mi • 1.2 mi • 0.6 mi - RunUK Wimbledon Half Marathon7MAR2021
RunUK Wimbledon Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ London13.1 mi£28 – £30C-19 Plan(48) - Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 10k – December5DEC
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 10k – December
10k ‧ London6.2 mi£17 – £19C-19 Plan(9) - Royal Windsor Half Marathon & 10k River Trail Run29NOV
Royal Windsor Half Marathon & 10k River Trail Run
Running ‧ Windsor26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£25 – £35C-19 Plan(54) - The Nice Work Richmond Park Christmas 10k & 5k13DEC
The Nice Work Richmond Park Christmas 10k & 5k
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£14 – £20C-19 Plan(1) - Wimbledon Half Marathon - May22MAY2021
Wimbledon Half Marathon - May
Half Marathon ‧ London13.1 mi£28 – £30C-19 Plan(23) - Weybridge 10k6DEC
Weybridge 10k
10k ‧ Shepperton6.2 mi • 1.2 mi£12 – £30(193) - The 90 Minute Dash7NOV
The 90 Minute Dash
Running ‧ London£19C-19 Plan - Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 10K – November7NOV
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 10K – November
10k ‧ London6.2 mi£18 – £20C-19 Plan(2) - Chase the Moon Olympic Park - November11NOV
Chase the Moon Olympic Park - November
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22(5) - Queen Elizabeth Park 10k - November22NOV
Queen Elizabeth Park 10k - November
10k ‧ London6.2 mi£18 – £20C-19 Plan - The 90 Minute Dash5DEC
The 90 Minute Dash
Running ‧ London£19C-19 Plan - Chase The Moon Olympic Park – December9DEC
Chase The Moon Olympic Park – December
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22 - Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 10K - December20DEC
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 10K - December
10k ‧ London6.2 mi£18 – £20C-19 Plan(6) - RunThrough Lee Valley VeloPark – November28NOV
RunThrough Lee Valley VeloPark – November
Running ‧ London13.1 mi • 10.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 miFree – £25(5) - RunThrough Lee Valley VeloPark – December19DEC
RunThrough Lee Valley VeloPark – December
Running ‧ London13.1 mi • 10.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 miFree – £25(5)
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Running in London
Home to one of the largest marathons in the world, London is a hotspot for beginner and advanced runners alike. With dozens of huge parks and hundreds of races and events year-round, there'll always be an opportunity to put on those running shoes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I start running?
Running is the most accessible sport, and London boasts infinite opportunities to get those running shoes on with parkruns, color runs, and numerous beginner-friendly 5ks to ease you into your running journey.
To stay motivated, pick a training plan and find a friend to train and run with.
What are the best running events in London?
The jewel in the crown of London's running calendar is undoubtedly the London Marathon, drawing over 40,000 participants every year. It might be the biggest, loudest and most well known, but it's not the only big event in London. From the Royal Parks Half to a range of fun runs, London's running scene is more vibrant than ever. Expect to meet awesome people from all over and probably get overtaken by someone in fancy dress.
Where are the best places to run in London?
Richmond Park boasts lovely trails with views of London, and is great for both short and long-distance runs. For something more central, the path along Regent’s Canal is very accessible by tube and runs for over 20 kilometers through the city. Victoria Park, Hampstead Heath and Brockwell Park are all popular running parks.