Christmas Lights in the City 10k Tour - Walk-run intervals
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From Secret London Runs
Event summary
Get ready for a magical experience at the Christmas Lights in the City 10k Tour, hosted by Secret London Runs on Sunday, December 3rd, 2023! This enchanting guided running tour takes you through the heart of London, showcasing the city's most dazzling Christmas lights, breathtaking trees, and stunning window displays. Enjoy a festive atmosphere, complete with cheerful tunes, as you embark on a 10k adventure along the picturesque banks of the River Thames, featuring iconic sights such as the magnificent tree at Leadenhall Market and the historic site of Scrooge's counting house.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to embrace the holiday spirit, this brand new tour for 2023 offers walk-run intervals to accommodate all fitness levels. Join Secret London Runs for an unforgettable day filled with festive beauty and seasonal history in the vibrant City of London and Borough. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate the season while staying active—mark your calendars for December 3rd and get ready to explore the festive charm of London!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to embrace the holiday spirit, this brand new tour for 2023 offers walk-run intervals to accommodate all fitness levels. Join Secret London Runs for an unforgettable day filled with festive beauty and seasonal history in the vibrant City of London and Borough. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate the season while staying active—mark your calendars for December 3rd and get ready to explore the festive charm of 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.
This brand new tour for 2023 is a glistening 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.
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
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
The tour starts and ends at the Southwark Gateway Needle on Tooly Street, just outside London Bridge Station. You can use the station amenities before/after your tour, as well as make the most of our bag storage partnership with Luggage Hero which gives you 2 free hours of bag storage at their facilities all over London (more info when you book).
Sunday 3rd December 4pm
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
Please note that the photos used for this listing might not be places we visit on the tour. As this is the first year we've Christmas toured the City, we don't have many photos of this area at Christmas. But we will and hope you'll star in them!
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.
BRAND NEW TOUR FOR 2023: Run along the magical lights of the river Thames to the magnificent tree at Leadenhall market and the site of Scrooge's counting house. We'll be exploring the festive beauty of the City of London and Borough, with plenty of seasonal history along the way.
Choose from a range of dates at a pace that you're comfortable with; see the pace guide below for more information
BRAND NEW TOUR FOR 2023: Run along the magical lights of the river Thames to the magnificent tree at Leadenhall market and the site of Scrooge's counting house. We'll be exploring the festive beauty of the City of London and Borough, with plenty of seasonal history along the way.
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
Thousands of people join our themed running tours every year to uncover London's hidden past, catch up with friends, meet new people and work up a sweat.
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