Great Fire of London Running Tour - Speedy

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  • Date Thu 6th August 2020
  • Time 18:30
  • Location Monument Station, London
  • Price £10.45 - £16.50
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join Secret London Runs for the Great Fire of London Running Tour - Speedy edition on Thursday 6th August 2020 in London, Greater London. This unique event will take you on a historical journey through the devastating Great Fire of London, exploring its origins, impact, and aftermath. Runners will uncover intriguing theories and stories surrounding the fire as they cover a distance suitable for those who usually complete a 5k run in under 30 minutes. The tour concludes at the Museum of London's Great Fire exhibit, where participants can enjoy a well-deserved snack. Junior entry is available for under 18s, making this event a fantastic opportunity for runners of all ages to experience a piece of London's fascinating history while staying active. Don't miss out on this exciting and educational running tour!

Great Fire of London Running Tour - Speedy

Thu 6th August 2020

A group of six people stands in front of an old, weathered wall with a small, arched wooden door. The wall is aged and has visible cracks and moss. Some of the individuals appear to be listening to a guide or discussing the structure.

Organiser's Description

Between the 2nd and 5th September 1666, the old City of London was devastated by a blaze so monstrous it's now remembered as the Great Fire of London.

As we run through the devastation, we'll explore: How did it start? Was it really an accident? Why did the fire rage for so long? How did Londoners dodge the flames? What enabled the fire to finally be put out? What suspicious theories circulated shortly after the fire? The tour ends at the Great Fire of London exhibit at the Museum of London where you'll get a well-deserved snack.

Don't be put off by the name - if you usually run 5k in under 30 minutes, join this tour! Junior entry for under 18s available.

Races

  • 5 Km

    £16.50

    CLOSED
  • 5 Km

    Junior (U18s)

    £10.45

    CLOSED
What's Included

Small group running tour

Knowledgeable tour guide

End of Tour snack

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.

Don't be put off by the name - if you usually run 5k in under 30 minutes, join this tour!

Course Details

The tour will start at Monument Station, on King William Street, London EC4R 9AA, and end at the Great Fire of London exhibit at the Museum of London, in the Barbican.

Location

Monument Station, King William Street, London EC4R 9AA

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Monument Station, King William Street, London EC4R 9AA

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