Running in London, United Kingdom

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3 Long Run Routes in London (13 km+)

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3 routes of 13 km or more in London, suitable for weekend long runs and marathon build-up weeks. They range from 15.0 km to 36.6 km, climbing between 23 m and 109 m.

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3 Long Run Routes in London (13 km+)

PreviewRouteElevation LossMapRun in appVideoReviews
36.6 km109 m110 mPreview-
17.7 km23 m38 mPreview-
15.0 km63 m50 mPreview-

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Running long in London

Building the long run

Long runs work best on continuous, uninterrupted terrain. Mostly urban roads and mixed city surfaces. Plan water stops in advance — most of these routes pass drinking fountains or shops, but not reliably in the outer sections.

Marathon and half-marathon blocks

Progress the long run by no more than 10–15% per week, and keep one route constant so you can compare weeks honestly. Repeating a loop twice is usually easier to fuel than a single point-to-point.

Safety on longer efforts

Check route details and local traffic conditions before running GPS art routes.

Where locals run: Yassan GPS Drawing.

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