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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- Hackney Moves14MAY
Hackney Moves
Running ‧ London13.1 mi • 3.1 miFree – £54C-19 Plan - Virgin Money London Marathon2OCT
Virgin Money London Marathon
Marathon ‧ London26.2 mi - ASICS London 10K24JUL
ASICS London 10K
10k ‧ London6.2 mi£45C-19 Plan - Royal Parks Half Marathon10APR
Royal Parks Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ London13.1 miFree - London Landmarks Half Marathon22MAY
London Landmarks Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ London13.1 miC-19 Plan - The Vitality Big Half24APR
The Vitality Big Half
Half Marathon ‧ London13.1 mi • 2.4 mi • 1.0 miC-19 Plan - Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Half Marathon4SEP
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ London£36 - The Festival of Endurance at Hever Castle2JUL
The Festival of Endurance at Hever Castle
Multi-Sport ‧ Hever Castle140.6 mi • 111.8 mi • 76.9 mi • 75.6 mi • 70.2 mi • 55.9 mi • 50.0 mi • 38.5 mi • 37.0 mi • 26.2 mi • 15.4 mi • 13.1 mi • 7.4 mi£30 – £338C-19 Plan - Royal Borough of Kingston Spring Raceday28MAR
Royal Borough of Kingston Spring Raceday
Running ‧ Kingston upon Thames20.0 mi • 16.0 mi • 8.0 mi£25.40 – £36.40C-19 Plan - St Albans Half Marathon12JUN
St Albans Half Marathon
Running ‧ St Albans13.1 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.5 mi£10 – £35C-19 Plan - Richmond Runfest10SEP
Richmond Runfest
Running ‧ London13.1 mi • 6.2 mi - Kempton Park Renaissance Run29MAY
Kempton Park Renaissance Run
Running ‧ Sunbury-on-Thames13.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£20.40 – £37.40C-19 Plan - Olympic Park 5K & 10K - May21MAY
Olympic Park 5K & 10K - May
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£24 - Thames Path Challenge10SEP
Thames Path Challenge
Ultramarathon ‧ London62.1 mi • 31.1 mi • 17.4 mi • 13.7 mi£79 – £198 - Thorpe & Egham 10k & Half Marathon21AUG
Thorpe & Egham 10k & Half Marathon
Running ‧ Egham13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£26 – £30 - Olympic Park 5k & 10k – July16JUL
Olympic Park 5k & 10k – July
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£24 - Spartan Stadion - Twickenham Stadium11DEC
Spartan Stadion - Twickenham Stadium
Obstacle ‧ Twickenham3.1 mi • 1.9 mi • 0.9 mi • 0.6 mi£15 – £75 - Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon18SEP
Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon
Half Marathon ‧ Molesey13.1 mi£38 - Hever Castle Triathlon and Sport Festival24SEP
Hever Castle Triathlon and Sport Festival
Multi-Sport ‧ Hever70.2 mi • 35.0 mi • 32.0 mi • 30.3 mi • 26.2 mi • 25.8 mi • 18.6 mi • 16.0 mi • 15.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 12.9 mi • 10.7 mi • 7.1 mi • 7.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.9 mi • 3.6 mi • 3.5 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.6 mi • 1.0 mi£23 – £203C-19 Plan - Olympic Park 5k & 10k – September17SEP
Olympic Park 5k & 10k – September
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£24 - Hertfordshire Half Marathon & 10k - June5JUN
Hertfordshire Half Marathon & 10k - June
Running ‧ Stevenage13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£28 – £34 - Wimbledon Half Marathon – April10APR
Wimbledon Half Marathon – April
Half Marathon ‧ London13.1 mi£30 - Olympic Park 5k & 10k – November20NOV
Olympic Park 5k & 10k – November
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£24 - Chase the Sun Brixton 5k & 10k - April27APR
Chase the Sun Brixton 5k & 10k - April
Running ‧ London6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£22
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London
LondonRunning 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.