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London Crawling

You don't have to run 'The Marathon' to enjoy the sites of London.  We have found 6 events that include parts of the London Marathon course and give you an opportunity to enjoy our capital without having to worry about going the distance.

1 / Secret Gin Run - Steady

Join us as we celebrate London's long-term thirst for gin on a fun 10k running tour of the Capital. We'll stop at places that are key to London's thirsty history with the juniper-flavoured stuff, and play gin-themed games along the route. The tour runs at a number of dates between March and October and each has a…
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2 / ADIDAS CITY RUNS: ISLINGTON 1 HOUR

It’s official – we’re returning to the streets of the capital in 2021 for one incredible event – Islington 1 Hour! That’s right, we’re taking our innovative 1 Hour race format to the Emirates Stadium – home of Arsenal FC – on Sunday October 10 to create what we believe is our most exciting event to date. The…
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3 / Virgin Sport British 10K

The course is a special one and you’ll get to weave your way through the very heart of London, running along the Embankment, passing by Big Ben, cruising next to Trafalgar Square, and darting past Westminster Abbey.
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4 / Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100

A cycling challenge like no other. Celebrating the cycling legacy of the London 2012 Olympics, the Prudential RideLondon will start in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, follow a 100 mile route on closed roads into Surrey's stunning countryside, and will finish on The Mall in central London. With leg-testing climbs and a…
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5 / AJ Bell London Triathlon

Over the past two decades the London Triathlon has established itself as the World’s largest triathlon, with 11,000 participants taking to London’s Docklands to swim, bike and run this iconic route every year. Competition for places is high, with returning triathletes and first-timers all wanting to be at the start…
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6 / London Landmarks Half Marathon

The only half marathon to go through both the City of London and the City of Westminster! 20,000 runners will start on Pall Mall, finish by Downing Street, and get to explore the capital on a route like no other, with fabulous views of London’s most iconic landmarks. This is not your average half marathon, it…
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