Classic Christmas Lights 10k Tours - Merrily Medium

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  • Date Sun 16th November 2025 - Wed 17th December 2025
  • Time 16:30
  • Location London
  • Price £25.00
  • Races 9 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

Sun 16th November 2025 - Wed 17th December 2025

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Get ready to experience the magic of the holiday season with the Classic Christmas Lights 10k Tours, hosted by Secret London Runs! From Sunday, November 16th to Wednesday, December 17th, 2025, join fellow runners on an enchanting guided 10k journey through London's most spectacular Christmas lights, trees, and window displays. This exciting event, celebrating its 10th edition with a brand new route, will take you through iconic locations in Mayfair and the West End, including Carnaby Street, Regent Street, Marylebone, and Bond Street.

As you run to the cheerful sounds of festive tunes, you'll be captivated by the twinkling lights and joyful atmosphere that London has to offer during the holiday season. With a variety of dates available, you can choose a pace that suits you best, making this an inclusive and festive experience for everyone. Don't forget to don your favorite festive fancy dress—it's highly encouraged! Join Secret London Runs for a memorable tour that perfectly combines running, holiday spirit, and the beauty of London's Christmas displays.

Classic Christmas Lights 10k Tours - Merrily Medium

Sun 16th November 2025 - Wed 17th 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 Merrily Medium

    Sun 16th November 2025 (16:30)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium

    Fri 21st November 2025 (19:00)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium

    Sat 22nd November 2025 (16:00)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium

    Tue 25th November 2025 (19:00)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium

    Thu 27th November 2025 (18:30)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium

    Fri 5th December 2025 (18:30)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium

    Sun 7th December 2025 (16:00)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium

    Sat 13th December 2025 (18:30)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium

    Wed 17th December 2025 (18:30)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium

    Sun 16th November 2025 (16:30)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium

    Fri 21st November 2025 (19:00)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium

    Sat 22nd November 2025 (16:00)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium

    Tue 25th November 2025 (19:00)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium

    Thu 27th November 2025 (18:30)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium

    Fri 5th December 2025 (18:30)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium

    Sun 7th December 2025 (16:00)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium

    Sat 13th December 2025 (18:30)

    £25.00

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  • 10k Classic Merrily Medium

    Wed 17th December 2025 (18:30)

    £25.00

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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 16th November 4:30 pm

Friday 21st November 7.00pm

Saturday 22nd November 4.00pm

Tuesday 25th November 7:00 pm

Thursday 27th November 6.30pm

Friday 5th December 6:30 pm

Sunday 7th December 4.00pm

Saturday 13th December 6.30pm

Wednesday 17th 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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Charing Cross, London, United Kingdom

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