Christmas Lights in the City 10k Tour - Walk-run intervals
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From Secret London Runs
Event summary
Get ready to light up your holiday season with the Christmas Lights in the City 10k Tour, organized by Secret London Runs! On Sunday, November 30th, 2025, join fellow festive enthusiasts for a guided 10k running adventure through the dazzling Christmas lights of London, Greater London. This unique event combines walk-run intervals, making it perfect for runners of all abilities looking to soak up the holiday spirit.
Stroll through the enchanting streets and experience the breathtaking tree at Leadenhall Market, the twinkling lights along the River Thames, and a special tribute to the inventor of the Christmas cracker. With festive tunes accompanying your journey, this tour offers a magical escape from the bustling crowds of Mayfair and the West End. Don’t miss out on this delightful opportunity to celebrate the season in style—sign up today and get ready to embrace the joy of Christmas in London!
Stroll through the enchanting streets and experience the breathtaking tree at Leadenhall Market, the twinkling lights along the River Thames, and a special tribute to the inventor of the Christmas cracker. With festive tunes accompanying your journey, this tour offers a magical escape from the bustling crowds of Mayfair and the West End. Don’t miss out on this delightful opportunity to celebrate the season in style—sign up today and get ready to embrace the joy of Christmas in London!
Christmas Lights in the City 10k Tour - Walk-run intervals
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 2 years ago
Really fun, which is saying a lot with torrential rain. Very inclusive. Matt made everyone feel comfortable. Excellent stories in our breaks too. And lots of pretty lights.
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10k City - Walk-run intervals
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Your ticket includes:
A guided 10k run of festive London
Festive tunes as you go-ho-ho
Loads of photo ops
Snack at the finish-line
2 hours of free bag storage
Your ticket includes:
A guided 10k run of festive London
Festive tunes as you go-ho-ho
Loads of photo ops
Snack at the finish-line
2 hours of free bag storage
The tour starts and ends at the Southwark Gateway Obelisk at the intersection of Duke Street Hill and London Bridge, near London Bridge station.
Sunday 30th November 6:30pm
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
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.
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.
Festive fancy dress very much encouraged
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
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
Location
London Bridge Station, London, UK
Christmas Lights in the City 10k Tour - Walk-run intervals
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Secret London Runs
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