Great Fire of London Running Tour - Steady

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  • Date Sun 5th July 2020
  • Time 15:30
  • Location Monument Station, London
  • Price £10.45 - £16.50
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join Secret London Runs for an unforgettable experience at the Great Fire of London Running Tour on Sunday, July 5th, 2020. This unique event takes you on a captivating journey through the historic streets of London, where you'll hear the gripping story of the Great Fire that ravaged the city between September 2nd and 5th, 1666. As you run at a steady pace, perfect for those who typically complete 5k in 30-35 minutes, you'll delve into the mysteries surrounding the fire's origins, its devastating impact, and the courageous efforts of Londoners to escape the flames.

The tour culminates at the Museum of London with a visit to the Great Fire of London exhibit, where you can enjoy a well-deserved snack while reflecting on the incredible history you've just explored. This event is open to all running enthusiasts, and junior entry is available for those under 18. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to combine fitness with fascinating history in the heart of Greater London!

Great Fire of London Running Tour - Steady

Sun 5th July 2020

Two people, one in a pink jacket and the other in a grey jacket, are standing on stone blocks with inscriptions such as "FIRE FIRE" and "POUR ON WATER." They have their arms raised and are smiling in front of a modern building.

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.

Join this tour if you usually run 5k in 30-35 minutes. 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.

Join this tour if you usually run 5k in 30-35 minutes.

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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