Crime & Punishment Running Tour - Steady

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  • Date Sun 19th July 2020
  • Time 18:00
  • Location Tower Hill Station, London
  • Price £17.60
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 10km

Event summary

Get ready for a thrilling adventure on the Crime & Punishment Running Tour, organized by Secret London Runs! On Sunday, July 19, 2020, join fellow enthusiasts for an exhilarating 10k guided run through the heart of London's captivating yet grim history. This unique experience takes you from Tower Hill to Marble Arch, where you'll uncover the chilling tales of notorious medieval prisons, infamous executions, and the dark secrets of the city's underworld.

As you traverse this scenic route, learn about the worst crimes committed by Londoners and the fates that awaited them. The journey culminates along the infamous 'Black Parade', a path once taken by condemned prisoners heading to the Tyburn Gallows. Perfect for those who typically run at a pace of 10-12 minutes per mile, this event promises to be both educational and invigorating. Don't miss your chance to explore London's history in a way you've never experienced before!

Crime & Punishment Running Tour - Steady

Sun 19th July 2020

A detailed illustration from medieval times depicts several men, some in colorful garments, hanging from a wooden gallows. The expressions and postures convey a scene of execution. The artwork is aged with faded colors and sepia-toned paper.

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

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