We've teamed up with Voicemap to give you a state of the art, GPS triggered audio tour. Once you've signed up, you'll receive a code that will enable you to access the tour. As soon as you're on the route, the audio guide will direct you through the route with plenty of commentary along the way about the places of interest (big sights and hidden gems) that you see along the way. Take part on a date and time of your choice.

Optional medals are available when you sign up - let us know if you would like one. You can choose to just buy the self-guided tour without the medal if they're not your jam.

You can complete the audio tour at a time of your choice, between the dates advertised.

The audio is reliant on the GPS on your device. If the cue does fail, you can use the map in the app to follow the route until the next cue. There are also options to replay any audio that you've missed.

Can I run with friends?

You absolutely can! You will however need to make sure that you have all purchased your own individual access to the tour using VoiceMap, so you can all use the technology. There will be a lot of audio commentary on the tour to tell you about the things that you see on the route and their history.

Can one of us buy entry and lead a larger group?

You won't have a positive experience - you'll be plugged into the audio (which has lots of commentary about the things you see along the way, as well as the directions) whilst the rest of your group wouldn't. This would be very difficult to manage. You'll damage our small, family-run business. We have spent a considerable amount of time and money on creating this tour from scratch. The fees for individual entry are fair and help support our operations.

If I sign up now, when will I get access to the app?

If you sign up before the tour goes live, you'll get the code the day before. If you sign up afterwards, you'll get the code within 24 hours of signing up. Please email hello@secretlondonruns.com with any queries on this.

Can I walk or cycle the route?

Walking - you will find longer gaps between the commentary, but that will be the only difference. Cycling - the route is designed to be completed on foot - we reference pavements and road crossings which aren't suitable for cycling. It's also not safe to be plugged into our audio whilst cycling. Plus - it won't properly as you'll travel too quickly, causing the audio to overlap

Run the Ghost Tubes - Half Marathon & 10K

4.3 · 2 reviews

From Secret London Runs

Date Tue 1st October 2024 - Thu 31st December 2026
Location London
Price £14.00 - £17.00
Races 2 races
Distances Half Marathon

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A group of people is gathered around a street performer near a statue in an urban area at night. Big Ben and the illuminated Houses of Parliament are in the background, and some people are wearing "Vegan Runner" shirts.

Run the Ghost Tubes - Half Marathon & 10K

Tue 1st October 2024 - Thu 31st December 2026

4.3 · 2 reviews

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Get ready for an unforgettable running adventure with the "Run the Ghost Tubes - Half Marathon & 10K," organized by Secret London Runs! This unique audio-guided experience takes place from October 1st, 2024, and runs until April 30th, 2025, offering participants the chance to explore some of London's most intriguing and eerie sights.

Choose between a challenging half marathon or a 10K distance as you navigate through the city’s closed-down ghost tube stations that have long been forgotten. With your GPS-triggered audio commentary, you’ll uncover the fascinating history of these hidden gems while running past 11 ghost tube stations on the half marathon route or 7 on the 10K. Although access to the stations themselves is restricted, you’ll still enjoy captivating views and stories above ground. Join Secret London Runs for this exciting journey and experience the thrill of combining fitness with the rich history of London! Sign up today and embark on this spooky adventure!

Run the Ghost Tubes - Half Marathon & 10K

Tue 1st October 2024 - Thu 31st December 2026

A group of people in colorful outfits, some in costumes, gather around a blue police box on a city street at night. The street is lined with restaurants and a bicycle rack, and the scene is lit by surrounding lights.

A group of people wearing "Vegan Runners" shirts stand outside a building at night, looking through the windows. The scene is dimly lit, with a brick wall and metal fencing visible in the background.

A group of runners in athletic gear poses in front of a large sphinx statue on a sunny day. They're smiling and wearing matching shirts with the words "May Contain Gin." A few people stand on the stone ledge of the monument. The city skyline is visible.

Organiser's Description

Our new audio-guided running tour will take you on an adventure through some of London's spookiest sights. Over a half marathon or 10km distance, you'll explore the closed down 'ghost tube' stations that have stood disused and forgotten for decades.

Taking you to 11 (half marathon) or 7 (10k) ghost tube stations in total, your GPS location will trigger directions through your headphones. You'll also get audio commentary that reveals the secret past of the forgotten stations of the world's oldest underground railway.

Sign up today and take on the challenge at any time from October 1st 2024 until 30th April 2025. Please note that this event does not include access to the ghost tube stations, which is highly restricted. We'll be visited the remains above ground.

We've been leading running tours of London for 9 years and can't wait to show you some of the city's best bits along our famous river.

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Run the Ghost Tubes - 10k

£14.00

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Run the Ghost Tubes - Half Marathon

£17.00

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Run the Ghost Tubes - 10k

£14.00

Booking for more than 1?
Run the Ghost Tubes - Half Marathon

£17.00

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FAQs

How does it work?

We've teamed up with Voicemap to give you a state of the art, GPS triggered audio tour. Once you've signed up, you'll receive a code that will enable you to access the tour. As soon as you're on the route, the audio guide will direct you through the route with plenty of commentary along the way about the places of interest (big sights and hidden gems) that you see along the way. Take part on a date and time of your choice.
Is there a medal?

Optional medals are available when you sign up - let us know if you would like one. You can choose to just buy the self-guided tour without the medal if they're not your jam.
When can I do it?

You can complete the audio tour at a time of your choice, between the dates advertised.
What if I get lost?

The audio is reliant on the GPS on your device. If the cue does fail, you can use the map in the app to follow the route until the next cue. There are also options to replay any audio that you've missed.
Can I run with friends?

You absolutely can! You will however need to make sure that you have all purchased your own individual access to the tour using VoiceMap, so you can all use the technology. There will be a lot of audio commentary on the tour to tell you about the things that you see on the route and their history.
Can one of us buy entry and lead a larger group?

You won't have a positive experience - you'll be plugged into the audio (which has lots of commentary about the things you see along the way, as well as the directions) whilst the rest of your group wouldn't. This would be very difficult to manage. You'll damage our small, family-run business. We have spent a considerable amount of time and money on creating this tour from scratch. The fees for individual entry are fair and help support our operations.
If I sign up now, when will I get access to the app?

If you sign up before the tour goes live, you'll get the code the day before. If you sign up afterwards, you'll get the code within 24 hours of signing up. Please email hello@secretlondonruns.com with any queries on this.
Can I walk or cycle the route?

Walking - you will find longer gaps between the commentary, but that will be the only difference. Cycling - the route is designed to be completed on foot - we reference pavements and road crossings which aren't suitable for cycling. It's also not safe to be plugged into our audio whilst cycling. Plus - it won't properly as you'll travel too quickly, causing the audio to overlap

Reviews

4.2

2 reviews

Richard

·19 days ago

I have done the 10k and then the half marathon route of this. The second half of the half marathon is the 10k. Very nice route and I saw parts of London that I haven't seen before. The audio narration is nice and well done.

Richard

·8 months ago

I did this race 2 weeks back. Great directions, easy to follow, interesting. I would recommend starting earlier in the day as some areas get busy. First time I have used this company and felt they were 5/5, will be back.

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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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