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Running Races in London: Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Calendar
Generate Art Routes in London5 established annual road races in London. Exact dates move each year, so the month each event is normally held is listed rather than a date that goes stale.
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Annual races in London
| Race | Distances | Usual month | Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCS London Marathon | Marathon | April | Flat, fast and heavily supported from Greenwich to The Mall; entry is by ballot or charity place. |
| London Landmarks Half Marathon | Half marathon | April | Closed-road half through the City and Westminster, past St Paul's and the Tower. |
| The Big Half | Half marathon, 10K, 1 mile | September | Tower Bridge start, out through Southwark and Canary Wharf, finishing by the Cutty Sark. |
| Royal Parks Half Marathon | Half marathon | October | Almost entirely traffic-free through Hyde Park, Green Park, St James's and Kensington Gardens. |
| Vitality London 10,000 | 10K | May | Central closed-road 10K starting and finishing on The Mall. |
Training for one of these? The 10K and long run routes in London use the same roads several of these courses do.
Frequently asked
- What is the biggest running race in London?
- TCS London Marathon (Marathon), normally held in April. Flat, fast and heavily supported from Greenwich to The Mall; entry is by ballot or charity place.
- Are there 10K races in London?
- Yes. The Big Half (September), Vitality London 10,000 (May).
- Why are exact race dates not shown?
- Race dates move every year and a stale date is worse than none. The month each event is normally held is listed instead, which is enough to plan a training block around.