Run the River. Along the Thames. 2025

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  • Date Wed 10th September 2025
  • Time 18:00
  • Location London
  • Price £40.00
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km

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Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the highly anticipated Run the River event, taking place on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025, along the scenic banks of the Thames in London! Organised by Teach First, this inspiring twilight run invites participants to choose between a 5k or 10k distance while supporting a vital cause. As you jog past iconic London landmarks, you'll join over 2,500 fellow runners united in the mission to ensure every young person has the opportunity to fulfill their potential.

This year's Run the River promises to be an unforgettable experience, where every step taken and every pound raised will contribute to improving education in some of the most disadvantaged schools and communities across England. With the generous support of headline sponsor IG Group, this event not only encourages physical activity but also champions a brighter future for children everywhere. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference while enjoying a fantastic evening run!

Run the River. Along the Thames. 2025

Wed 10th September 2025

Two runners in blue jerseys sprint joyfully across Tower Bridge in London at dusk, arms raised in celebration, with the illuminated bridge and dark sky in the background. A smiling man in a blue running shirt and orange cap runs with arms outstretched during a race in a city park, with other runners and trees in the background. A smiling runner wearing a blue "Run the River 2024" shirt and race bib 1313 stands with arms outstretched at a nighttime event near the finish line, surrounded by people and city buildings. A smiling woman wearing a blue shirt and race bib 1027 raises her arms in celebration while running on a city street, with other runners and volunteers in yellow vests visible in the background. A man in a blue shirt and race bib smiles and gives a thumbs-up while running on a lit-up bridge at night, with other runners and spectators in the background. Two runners proudly display finisher medals for the 2024 “Run the River” event, smiling at the camera. Both wear blue race shirts, with other participants visible in the background at night. Three smiling runners in blue shirts raise their arms in celebration after a race, standing on grass with Tower Bridge in the background on a sunny day. They wear race bibs and medals, and one holds a water bottle. A smiling runner wearing a blue race shirt takes a selfie by the Thames River with London's Tower Bridge in the background on a sunny day. Five runners in matching blue shirts stand smiling with raised fists in front of Tower Bridge in London, celebrating after a race on a sunny day. A group of smiling runners in blue shirts pose together in front of Tower Bridge after a race, holding their numbered race bibs. The iconic London landmark is visible in the background.

Organiser's Description

Run the River. Along the Thames. 2025

Run the River is back this September. Sign up for Run the River 2025 and help ensure every young person gets the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

This year, our twilight run returns where hundreds of supporters take in famous London landmarks along the banks of the Thames on Wednesday 10 September.

Take part in either 5k or 10k with over 2,500 runners at the Thames and across the world as we help every child fulfil their potential.

You can help ensure every child, whatever their background, gets the education they deserve, and the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

Every mile covered, and every pound raised, will help fund our vital work in some of the most disadvantaged schools and communities in England

Step up for schools.

Run the River, along the Thames at our in-person event proudly supported by headline sponsor IG Group.

Races

  • 5k

    £40.00

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  • 10k

    £40.00

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5.0

1 review

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Maria

·9 months ago

This was such a nice event! Organisation was top notch, the course was beautiful. Had a lot of fun!

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Potters Fields, London, SE1 2, United Kingdom

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