Crime & Punishment Running Tour - Steady

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  • Date Sun 15th March 2020
  • Time 18:00
  • Location Tower Hill Station, London
  • Price £17.60
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 10km

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable experience with the Crime & Punishment Running Tour, organized by Secret London Runs! On Sunday, March 15, 2020, immerse yourself in London's dark history during a captivating 10k guided running tour that stretches from Tower Hill to Marble Arch. This unique excursion takes you through the city's underworld, where you'll uncover the chilling tales of notorious medieval prisons, infamous gallows, and the gruesome executions that marked London's past.

As you jog along the scenic route, you'll not only get your heart pumping but also delve into the stories of the worst crimes committed by Londoners and the punishments they faced. The tour culminates in a run along the 'Black Parade,' retracing the steps of countless condemned prisoners heading towards their fate. Whether you're a history buff, a running enthusiast, or someone seeking a thrilling adventure, this event is designed for runners who typically clock in at 10-12 minute miles. Don't miss out on this opportunity to discover the dark and twisted tales of London while enjoying a fun and invigorating run!

Crime & Punishment Running Tour - Steady

Sun 15th March 2020

A historical illustration showing a group of male figures being executed by hanging. They are dressed in a variety of medieval garments and are suspended from a wooden structure. The background contains handwritten notes and sketches of animals and equipment.

Organiser's Description

A new grisly excursion through London's underworld. Along a scenic 10k guided running tour from Tower Hill to Marble Arch, you'll uncover the most gruesome side of London's history, from the remains of notorious medieval prisons, to the sites of ghastly gallows and famous executions. What were the worst crimes committed by Londoners? And how were they punished?

The tour ends by running along the 'Black Parade', which follows in the footsteps of thousands of condemned prisoners as they journeyed from Newgate Prison to the Tyburn Gallows. Which famous criminals took this path? Who managed to escape? And what happened when they got to their destination? Discover London's dark and twisted underbelly.

Join this tour if you usually run 10k in 10-12 minute miles

Races

  • 10 Km

    £17.60

    CLOSED
What's Included

Small group running tour

Knowledgeable tour guide

Run Speed

All runners (usually about 15) on the tour run at the same pace behind the tour guide. The guide will run at the pace of the slowest runner - we don't leave anyone behind. But it is difficult to accommodate your pace if it is wildly slower than the pace you and the rest of the runners on your tour have signed up for.

But if you usually run faster than the pace you've signed up for, please be prepared to run at the pace of the tour to make the rest of the runners feel comfortable.

Join this tour if you usually run 10k in 10-12 minute miles

Course Details

The tour starts from Tower Hill Station, next to the Roman Statue, and ends by running along the 'Black Parade', which follows in the footsteps of thousands of condemned prisoners as they journeyed from Newgate Prison to the Tyburn Gallows, close to the current location of Marble Arch.

Location

Tower Hill Station, (next to the Roman Statue), 38 Trinity Square, London EC3N 4DJ

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Location

Tower Hill Station, 38 Trinity Square, London, EC3N 4DJ

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