Classic Christmas Lights 10k Tours - Gentle Jingle

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  • Date Mon 17th November 2025 - Sun 21st December 2025
  • Time 18:30
  • Location London
  • Price £25.00
  • Races 13 races
  • Distances 10km

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A festive street scene at night featuring colorful holiday lights and decorations hanging above a busy shopping street. People, including two individuals in Santa hats and red sweaters, are walking and enjoying the vibrant atmosphere.

Classic Christmas Lights 10k Tours - Gentle Jingle

Mon 17th November 2025 - Sun 21st December 2025

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Event summary

Get ready to experience the magic of the season at the Classic Christmas Lights 10k Tours - Gentle Jingle, organized by Secret London Runs! From November 17th to December 21st, 2025, join fellow festive enthusiasts for an unforgettable guided running tour through London's most dazzling Christmas lights and displays. This year's tour marks its 10th edition and features an exciting new route that will take you through iconic locations like Mayfair, Carnaby Street, Regent Street, Marylebone, and Bond Street, all while enjoying festive tunes and the cheerful company of fellow runners.

Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to soak up the holiday spirit, the Classic Christmas Lights 10k offers a pace that suits you best. Don't forget to don your most festive fancy dress to truly embrace the holiday cheer! Make this December a memorable one by participating in a unique running experience that celebrates the joy and beauty of Christmas in London. Join us for a run you won't forget!

Classic Christmas Lights 10k Tours - Gentle Jingle

Mon 17th November 2025 - Sun 21st December 2025

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Organiser's Description

Join Secret London Runs on a guided 10k running tour through London's best Christmas lights, trees and window displays, with festive tunes pumping as you go ho ho.

Back for its 10th edition and on a brand new route for 2025, our Classic Christmas Lights Tour takes you through the world-famous displays of Mayfair and the West End. From Carnaby Street to Regent Street, Marylebone, Bond Street and many more, tick off all the best central London displays on a run you'll never forget

Choose from a range of dates at a pace that you're comfortable with; see the pace guide below for more information

Festive fancy dress very much encouraged.

Races

  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle

    Mon 17th November 2025 (18:30)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle

    Thu 20th November 2025 (19:00)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle

    Sat 22nd November 2025 (16:00)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle

    Sun 23rd November 2025 (16:00)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle

    Wed 26th November 2025 (18:30)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle

    Sun 30th November 2025 (16:00)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle

    Tue 2nd December 2025 (18:30)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle

    Wed 3rd December 2025 (18:30)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle

    Tue 9th December 2025 (19:00)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle

    Sat 13th December 2025 (16:00)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle

    Mon 15th December 2025 (19:00)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle

    Thu 18th December 2025 (18:30)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle

    Sun 21st December 2025 (16:00)

    £25.00

    SOLD OUT

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  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle

    Mon 17th November 2025 (18:30)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle

    Thu 20th November 2025 (19:00)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle

    Sat 22nd November 2025 (16:00)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle

    Sun 23rd November 2025 (16:00)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle

    Wed 26th November 2025 (18:30)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle

    Sun 30th November 2025 (16:00)

    £25.00

    SOLD OUT

  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle

    Tue 2nd December 2025 (18:30)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle

    Wed 3rd December 2025 (18:30)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle

    Tue 9th December 2025 (19:00)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle

    Sat 13th December 2025 (16:00)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle

    Mon 15th December 2025 (19:00)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle

    Thu 18th December 2025 (18:30)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle

    Sun 21st December 2025 (16:00)

    £25.00

    SOLD OUT

Course Details

From Carnaby Street, New Bond Street and Regent Street to the Southbank, Somerset House and beyond, jingle through all the main displays and trees of Mayfair and the West End.

This is a running tour, not a race. We run at the pace of the gentlest runner among us and we don't leave anyone behind. That said, please make sure that you're able to run 10k at the pace advertised (with breathers) for the enjoyment of the other runners.

What's Included

Celebrate Christmas with a magical 10k running tour of London's lights, trees and window displays in Mayfair and the West End. Your ticket includes:

Christmas-loving run guide
See all the main lights displays in the West End
Festive tunes as you go-ho-ho
Loads of photo ops

How to Get There

The tour starts and ends on Craven Street, next to Charing Cross station, which has the best free public toilets in London!

start Times

Monday 17th November 6:30 pm

Thursday 20th November 7:00 pm

Saturday 22nd November 4.00pm

Sunday 23rd November 4.00pm

Wednesday 26th November 6:30 pm

Sunday 30th November 4.00pm

Tuesday 2nd December 6.30pm

Wednesday 3rd December 6:30 pm

Tuesday 9th December 7.00pm

Saturday 13th December 4.00pm

Monday 15th December 7.00pm

Thursday 18th December 6.30pm

Sunday 21st December 4.00pm

Pace guide

This is a running tour, not a race. We run at the pace of the gentlest runner among us and we don't leave anyone behind. Each tour has a guide pace to keep you in your comfort zone
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Festively fast
Sub 10 minute miles.
You usually run 10k in under 1 hour

Merrily Medium
10-12 minute miles.
You usually run 10k between 1hr and 1hr 15 mins.
You usually run 5k between 31 and 37 mins

Gentle jingle
12-13 minute miles.
You usually run 5k between 37 mins and 40 mins
You usually run 10k between 1 hr 15 mins and 1 hr 20 mins

Walk/run intervals
"jeffing" - mixing up short intervals of gentle jogging with walking. We'll aim for 1 minute of running: 30 seconds of walking but will adapt to the needs of the group

These paces are not designed as cut-offs but to give you peace of mind when you sign up.

If you're on the borderline of groups, we recommend joining the faster one.

Need a different pace or distance? see the options here

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Location

Charing Cross, London, United Kingdom

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