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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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- Virgin Money London Marathon26APR
Virgin Money London Marathon
Marathon ‧ London26.2 mi£39 - Cancer Research UK London Winter Run9FEB
Cancer Research UK London Winter Run
10k ‧ London6.2 mi£45 - Hackney Half Marathon17MAY
Hackney Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ London13.1 mi£45 - £89 - The Vitality Big Half1MAR
The Vitality Big Half
Half Marathon ‧ London13.1 mi • 2.4 mi • 1.0 miFree - £46 - Royal Parks Half Marathon11OCT
Royal Parks Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ London13.1 mi£59 - ASICS London 10K5JUL
ASICS London 10K
10k ‧ London6.2 mi£45 - London Landmarks Half Marathon29MAR
London Landmarks Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ London13.1 mi£55 - Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Half Marathon16FEB
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ London£36 - The Official 5K Rev Run12APR
The Official 5K Rev Run
5k ‧ London3.1 mi£19.99 - 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£8 - £32 - 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 - Quicksilver Hampton Court Half Marathon23FEB
Quicksilver Hampton Court Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Thames Ditton13.1 mi£33 - £42 - Surrey Half Marathon8MAR
Surrey Half Marathon
Running ‧ Woking13.1 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.2 mi£12 - £45 - Thorpe & Egham 10k & Half Marathon2FEB
Thorpe & Egham 10k & Half Marathon
Running ‧ Egham13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£24 - £30 - Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon15MAR
Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Molesey13.1 mi£38 - Olympic Park 5k and 10k - March 21MAR
Olympic Park 5k and 10k - March
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£24 - London Lightning 5k & 10k Run - Olympic Park11OCT
London Lightning 5k & 10k Run - Olympic Park
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£13 - Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park: Royal Parks Winter 10K Series - January26JAN
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park: Royal Parks Winter 10K Series - January
10k ‧ London6.2 mi£17 - £19 - Victoria Park Race - February8FEB
Victoria Park Race - February
Running ‧ London13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£20 - £26 - Conquer Crystal Palace Spring 5k, 10k, 15k and Half Marathon21MAR
Conquer Crystal Palace Spring 5k, 10k, 15k and Half Marathon
Running ‧ London13.1 mi • 9.3 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£16 - Royal Borough of Kingston Spring Raceday29MAR
Royal Borough of Kingston Spring Raceday
Running ‧ Kingston upon Thames20.0 mi • 16.0 mi • 8.0 mi£23 - £34 - Victoria Park Race – March7MAR
Victoria Park Race – March
Running ‧ London13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£20 - £26 - Regent's Park - 10K - May3MAY
Regent's Park - 10K - May
10k ‧ London6.2 mi£17 - £19
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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.