Classic Christmas Lights 10k Tours - Gentle Jingle

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  • Date Mon 18th November 2024 - Sun 22nd December 2024
  • Time 00:00
  • Location London
  • Price £28.00
  • Races 8 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 18th November 2024 - Sun 22nd December 2024

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Event summary

Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with the Classic Christmas Lights 10k Tours - Gentle Jingle, organized by Secret London Runs! Running from November 18th to December 22nd, 2024, this enchanting event takes you on a guided 10k tour through the dazzling Christmas lights of London. Experience the magical displays in iconic areas like Mayfair and the West End, including the vibrant Carnaby Street and the stunning Regent Street, all while enjoying festive tunes that will keep your spirits high!

This year marks the 9th edition of this beloved running tour, featuring a brand new route that promises to be unforgettable. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun and festive way to get active, you can choose from a range of dates and set your own pace. Don’t forget to don your favorite festive fancy dress to add to the jolly atmosphere! Join us for this memorable holiday experience and discover the beauty of London’s Christmas spirit on foot!

Classic Christmas Lights 10k Tours - Gentle Jingle

Mon 18th November 2024 - Sun 22nd December 2024

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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 9th edition and on a brand new route for 2024, 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 - 18/11/24

    Tue 5th November 2024 (00:00)

    £28.00

    CLOSED

  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle - 21/11/24

    Tue 5th November 2024 (00:00)

    £28.00

    CLOSED

  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle - 23/11/24

    Tue 5th November 2024 (00:00)

    £28.00

    CLOSED

  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle - 27/11/24

    Tue 5th November 2024 (00:00)

    £28.00

    CLOSED

  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle 28/11/24

    Tue 5th November 2024 (00:00)

    £28.00

    CLOSED

  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle - 29/11/24

    Tue 5th November 2024 (00:00)

    £28.00

    CLOSED

  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle - 01/12/24

    Sun 1st December 2024 (00:00)

    £28.00

    CLOSED

  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle - 03/12/24

    Tue 5th November 2024 (00:00)

    £28.00

    CLOSED

Book

  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle - 18/11/24

    Tue 5th November 2024 (00:00)

    £28.00

    CLOSED

  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle - 21/11/24

    Tue 5th November 2024 (00:00)

    £28.00

    CLOSED

  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle - 23/11/24

    Tue 5th November 2024 (00:00)

    £28.00

    CLOSED

  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle - 27/11/24

    Tue 5th November 2024 (00:00)

    £28.00

    CLOSED

  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle 28/11/24

    Tue 5th November 2024 (00:00)

    £28.00

    CLOSED

  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle - 29/11/24

    Tue 5th November 2024 (00:00)

    £28.00

    CLOSED

  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle - 01/12/24

    Sun 1st December 2024 (00:00)

    £28.00

    CLOSED

  • 10k Classic Gentle Jingle - 03/12/24

    Tue 5th November 2024 (00:00)

    £28.00

    CLOSED

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 18th November, 6:30pm

Thursday 21st November, 7pm

Saturday 23rd November, 5pm - SOLD OUT

Saturday 23rd November, 6.30pm

Sunday 24th November, 4:30pm - SOLD OUT

Wednesday 27th November 6.30pm

Thursday 28th November 6:15pm

Friday 29th November 6.30pm

Sunday 1st December 4.30pm

Sunday 1st December 5pm - SOLD OUT

Tuesday 3rd December 6:30pm

Wednesday 4th December 6:30pm - SOLD OUT

Tuesday 10th December 7pm - SOLD OUT

Monday 16th December 7pm - SOLD OUT

Tuesday 17th December 6.30pm - SOLD OUT

Thursday 19th December 6:30pm - SOLD OUT

Sunday 22nd December 5pm - SOLD OUT

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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Charing Cross, London, United Kingdom

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