Classic Christmas Lights 10k Tours - Merrily Medium - sold out

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  • Date Sun 17th November 2024 - Tue 17th December 2024
  • Location London
  • Price £25.00
  • Races 14 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 - Merrily Medium - sold out

Sun 17th November 2024 - Tue 17th December 2024

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Get ready to celebrate the holiday season in style with the Classic Christmas Lights 10k Tours, hosted by Secret London Runs! This exciting event kicks off on Sunday, November 17, 2024, and runs until Tuesday, December 17, 2024, allowing participants to experience the magic of London’s festive spirit. Join fellow runners on a guided 10k adventure through the city’s most dazzling Christmas lights, trees, and window displays.

The 2024 tour promises a brand-new route that showcases the stunning holiday displays of Mayfair and the West End, with highlights including iconic spots like Carnaby Street, Regent Street, and Bond Street. As you jog through the twinkling streets, festive tunes will keep your spirits high, making this a running experience you won't forget. Whether you prefer to run at a leisurely pace or are ready to dash, there are plenty of dates to choose from. Don’t forget to don your festive fancy dress to truly embrace the holiday cheer. Secure your spot for this sold-out event and make unforgettable memories during this joyful time of year!

Classic Christmas Lights 10k Tours - Merrily Medium - sold out

Sun 17th November 2024 - Tue 17th 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 Merrily Medium - 17/11/24

    £25.00

    SOLD OUT

  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium - 22/11/24

    £25.00

    SOLD OUT

  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium -23/11/24

    £25.00

    SOLD OUT

  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium - 24/11/24

    £25.00

    SOLD OUT

  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium - 26/11/24

    £25.00

    SOLD OUT

  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium - 28/11/24

    £25.00

    SOLD OUT

  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium - 30/11/24

    £25.00

    SOLD OUT

  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium - 1/12/24

    £25.00

    SOLD OUT

  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium - 3/12/24

    £25.00

    SOLD OUT

  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium - 6/12/24

    £25.00

    SOLD OUT

  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium - 8/12/24

    £25.00

    SOLD OUT

  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium - 9/12/24

    £25.00

    SOLD OUT

  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium - 17/12/24

    £25.00

    SOLD OUT

  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium - 18/12/24

    £25.00

    SOLD OUT

Book

  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium - 17/11/24

    £25.00

    SOLD OUT

  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium - 22/11/24

    £25.00

    SOLD OUT

  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium -23/11/24

    £25.00

    SOLD OUT

  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium - 24/11/24

    £25.00

    SOLD OUT

  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium - 26/11/24

    £25.00

    SOLD OUT

  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium - 28/11/24

    £25.00

    SOLD OUT

  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium - 30/11/24

    £25.00

    SOLD OUT

  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium - 1/12/24

    £25.00

    SOLD OUT

  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium - 3/12/24

    £25.00

    SOLD OUT

  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium - 6/12/24

    £25.00

    SOLD OUT

  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium - 8/12/24

    £25.00

    SOLD OUT

  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium - 9/12/24

    £25.00

    SOLD OUT

  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium - 17/12/24

    £25.00

    SOLD OUT

  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium - 18/12/24

    £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.

Highlights
Carnaby Street
Regent Street
Annabel's nightclub
New Bond Street
Marylebone
And so many more

Festive fancy dress very much encouraged.

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! Meet on the pedestrianised part of Craven Street, close to where it intersects the Strand.

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start Times

Sunday 17th November 4:30pm

Friday 22nd November, 7pm

Saturday 23rd November 4:30pm

Sunday 24th November 6:00pm

Tuesday 26th November 7:00pm

Thursday 28th November 6:30pm

Saturday 30th November 5.00pm

Sunday 1st December 4pm

Tuesday 3rd December 7pm

Friday 6th December 6:30pm

Sunday 8th December 4:30pm

Monday 9th December 6:30pm

Tuesday 17th December 7pm

Wednesday 18th December 6.30pm

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. 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.
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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 a 1 minute of jogging to 30 seconds of walking ratio, but will work with the group to make sure everyone is comfortable on the night.

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

NEED A DIFFERENT PACE OR DISTANCE? SEE THE OPTIONS HERE

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