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

From Secret London Runs

Date Tue 1st October 2024 - Wed 30th April 2025
Location London
Price £14.00 - £17.00
Races 2 races
Distances Half Marathon

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Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for an unforgettable experience with "Run the Ghost Tubes - Half Marathon & 10K," hosted by Secret London Runs! This unique audio-guided running tour takes place in the heart of London from October 1st, 2024, to April 30th, 2025. Participants can choose between a challenging half marathon or a 10K distance, both of which promise an adventure through some of the city’s spookiest sights.

As you embark on this thrilling journey, you'll explore the mysterious ghost tube stations that have remained closed and forgotten for decades. The tour guides you to 11 ghost stations for the half marathon or 7 for the 10K, with GPS-triggered audio commentary revealing the intriguing history behind these hidden gems of the world's oldest underground railway. While access to the stations themselves is restricted, you will delve into their eerie pasts from the remains above ground, all while enjoying the picturesque views along the famous River Thames. Don’t miss this chance to experience London like never before—sign up today and join us for a run filled with history and adventure!

Run the Ghost Tubes - Half Marathon & 10K

Tue 1st October 2024 - Wed 30th April 2025

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.

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.

Races

Run the Ghost Tubes - 10k

£14.00

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

£17.00

Booking for more than 1?

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 [email protected] 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

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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.

Run the Ghost Tubes - Half Marathon & 10K

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