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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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- Hackney Half Marathon17MAY
Hackney Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ London13.1 mi£45 – £89(48) - Virgin Money London Marathon26APR
Virgin Money London Marathon
Marathon ‧ London26.2 mi(48) - ASICS London 10K5JUL
ASICS London 10K
10k ‧ London6.2 mi£45(39) - adidas City Runs - 1 Hour5APR
adidas City Runs - 1 Hour
Running ‧ London£35 - St Albans Half Marathon14JUN
St Albans Half Marathon
Running ‧ St Albans13.1 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.5 mi£9 – £34(11) - Royal Parks Half Marathon11OCT
Royal Parks Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ London13.1 miCharity places(23) - The Festival of Endurance at Hever Castle5JUL
The Festival of Endurance at Hever Castle
Multi-Sport ‧ Hever Castle26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 1.2 mi£34 – £306(1) - Richmond Runfest Half Marathon, Marathon, and 10K12SEP
Richmond Runfest Half Marathon, Marathon, and 10K
Running ‧ London26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi£48.50(4) - London Lightning 5k & 10k Run - Olympic Park11OCT
London Lightning 5k & 10k Run - Olympic Park
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£15 – £19(10) - Olympic Park 5K & 10K - May23MAY
Olympic Park 5K & 10K - May
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£24 - The Official 5K Rev Run12APR
The Official 5K Rev Run
5k ‧ London3.1 mi£19.99 - Thames Path Challenge12SEP
Thames Path Challenge
Ultramarathon ‧ London62.1 mi • 31.1 mi • 17.4 mi • 13.7 mi£79 – £198(1) - Olympic Park 5k & 10k – July18JUL
Olympic Park 5k & 10k – July
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£24 - Olympic Park 5k & 10k – September19SEP
Olympic Park 5k & 10k – September
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£24 - Windsor Half Marathon27SEP
Windsor Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Windsor13.1 mi£40 – £50(7) - RunThrough Beat Box Hill 5k & 10k20JUN
RunThrough Beat Box Hill 5k & 10k
Running ‧ Tadworth6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£26 – £28 - Conquer Crystal Palace 5k, 10k, 15k and Half Marathon12SEP
Conquer Crystal Palace 5k, 10k, 15k and Half Marathon
Running ‧ London13.1 mi • 9.3 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£16 – £22(1) - Regent's Park, Royal Parks 10K - July26JUL
Regent's Park, Royal Parks 10K - July
10k ‧ London6.2 mi£18 – £20(6) - Olympic Park 5k & 10k - December12DEC
Olympic Park 5k & 10k - December
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£24(2) - Weybridge 10k6DEC
Weybridge 10k
10k ‧ Shepperton6.2 mi • 1.2 mi£12 – £30(193) - Wimbledon Common Half Marathon – June14JUN
Wimbledon Common Half Marathon – June
Half Marathon ‧ London13.1 mi£30(2) - Victoria Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon - May2MAY
Victoria Park 5K, 10K & Half Marathon - May
Running ‧ London13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£20 – £26(7) - Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Half Marathon1NOV
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ LondonCharity places(18) - Porsche Brooklands Colour Me Krazy 5k5SEP
Porsche Brooklands Colour Me Krazy 5k
5k ‧ Shepperton3.1 mi£10 – £27(46)
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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.