Christmas Lights in the City 10k Tour - Gentle Jingle

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  • Date Sat 22nd November 2025 - Tue 16th December 2025
  • Time 16:00
  • Location London, Greater London
  • Price £25.00
  • Races 8 races
  • Distances 10km

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A group of people in festive clothing and Santa hats jump in unison under an archway adorned with thousands of twinkling Christmas lights, creating a tunnel of illuminated arches. The ground is wet, reflecting the dazzling lights above.

Christmas Lights in the City 10k Tour - Gentle Jingle

Sat 22nd November 2025 - Tue 16th December 2025

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Event summary

Get ready to embrace the festive spirit with the Christmas Lights in the City 10k Tour, hosted by Secret London Runs! Taking place from Saturday, November 22, 2025, to Tuesday, December 16, 2025, this enchanting running event invites participants to explore the dazzling Christmas lights of London while enjoying a guided 10k tour.

Winding through the historic City of London and Borough, you'll witness stunning displays, including the breathtaking tree at Leadenhall Market and the twinkling lights along the River Thames. With festive music to keep your spirits high, this tour is a delightful alternative to the bustling crowds of Mayfair and the West End. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual jogger, choose from a range of dates and paces that suit you best. Join Secret London Runs for this magical journey and make memories that will last a lifetime!

Christmas Lights in the City 10k Tour - Gentle Jingle

Sat 22nd November 2025 - Tue 16th December 2025

A group of people in festive clothing and Santa hats jump in unison under an archway adorned with thousands of twinkling Christmas lights, creating a tunnel of illuminated arches. The ground is wet, reflecting the dazzling lights above.

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.

This Christmas lights route is a glittering alternative to our Classic Christmas lights run.

Away from the crowds of Mayfair and the West End, your Christmas-loving guide will take you on a magical journey through the old City of London and Borough at its festive best.

From the jaw-dropping tree of Leadenhall Market, to the magical lights displays along the River Thames and a tribute to the creator of the Christmas cracker, this tour is bound to get you in the Christmas spirit this year.

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

Races

  • 10k City - Gentle Jingle

    **New Date**

    Sun 23rd November 2025 (16:00)

    £25.00

    CLOSED

  • 10k City - Gentle Jingle

    Fri 28th November 2025 (18:30)

    £25.00

    CLOSED

  • 10k City - Gentle Jingle

    Thu 4th December 2025 (19:00)

    £25.00

    CLOSED

  • 10k City - Gentle Jingle

    Sat 22nd November 2025 (16:00)

    £25.00

    CLOSED

  • 10k City - Gentle Jingle

    Sat 29th November 2025 (18:30)

    £25.00

    CLOSED

  • 10k City - Gentle Jingle

    Sat 6th December 2025 (18:30)

    £25.00

    CLOSED

  • 10k City - Gentle Jingle

    Sat 13th December 2025 (16:00)

    £25.00

    CLOSED

  • 10k City - Gentle Jingle

    Tue 16th December 2025 (18:30)

    £25.00

    CLOSED

Book

  • 10k City - Gentle Jingle

    **New Date**

    Sun 23rd November 2025 (16:00)

    £25.00

    CLOSED

  • 10k City - Gentle Jingle

    Fri 28th November 2025 (18:30)

    £25.00

    CLOSED

  • 10k City - Gentle Jingle

    Thu 4th December 2025 (19:00)

    £25.00

    CLOSED

  • 10k City - Gentle Jingle

    Sat 22nd November 2025 (16:00)

    £25.00

    CLOSED

  • 10k City - Gentle Jingle

    Sat 29th November 2025 (18:30)

    £25.00

    CLOSED

  • 10k City - Gentle Jingle

    Sat 6th December 2025 (18:30)

    £25.00

    CLOSED

  • 10k City - Gentle Jingle

    Sat 13th December 2025 (16:00)

    £25.00

    CLOSED

  • 10k City - Gentle Jingle

    Tue 16th December 2025 (18:30)

    £25.00

    CLOSED

Course Details

From the jaw-dropping tree of Leadenhall Market, to the magical lights displays along the River Thames and a tribute to the creator of the Christmas cracker, this tour is bound to get you in the Christmas spirit this year.

Highlights

Borough Market
Leadenhall Market
Tower Bridge
The Royal Exchange
The Hay Galleria
St Paul's Cathedral
And so many more

What's Included

This Christmas lights route is a glittering alternative to our Classic Christmas lights run.

Away from the crowds of Mayfair and the West End, your Christmas-loving guide will take you on a magical journey through the old City of London and Borough at its festive best.

From the jaw-dropping tree of Leadenhall Market, to the magical lights displays along the River Thames and a tribute to the creator of the Christmas cracker, this tour is bound to get you in the Christmas spirit this year.

Your ticket includes:

A guided 10k run of festive London
Festive tunes as you go-ho-ho
Loads of photo ops
2 hours of free bag storage

How to Get There

tour starts and ends at the Southwark Gateway Obelisk at the intersection of Duke Street Hill and London Bridge, near London Bridge station.

start Times

Saturday 22nd November 4.00pm

Friday 28th November 6.30pm

Saturday 29th November 6.30pm

Thursday 4th December 7.00pm

Saturday 6th December 6.30pm

Saturday 13th December 4.00pm

Tuesday 16th 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. 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

What to wear

Festive fancy dress very much encouraged

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London Bridge Station, London, UK

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