London Landmarks Half Marathon
Sun 7 Apr 2024

London Landmarks Half Marathon

A spirited Central London run with live music, upbeat DJs, street-dancers and inspiring themes on a landmark-packed route with closed roads. Charity places available for 2024.

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  • Sun 7 Apr 2024

London Landmarks Half Marathon

09:20

£65

Age 17 & over

Overview

From cultural landmarks and heritage to the city's quirky and hidden secrets, runners get to explore the capital on a route like no other with an atmosphere which will have you returning year after year!

This is a half marathon that is all about the experience of running through London's historic streets alongside thousands of others and is a completely not-for-profit event organised by a charity to benefit many charities!

Highlights

  • Traffic-free city half

    The route is a brilliant fusion of the capital's most iconic landmarks and a celebration of its storied history, including character performances, live music and brilliant views.

  • Live music

    From steel drum bands to a live DJ, the capital reverberates to the beat of live music around this 13.1-mile course, keeping your energy levels high!

  • Historical exhibitions

    Around the city, you can find characters from London's Roman, Tudor and Victorian history, celebrating everything that makes the city unique.

  • Huge crowds

    Supporters and spectators hit the streets in their thousands to help cheer runners on to the finish line, creating an electric atmosphere.

  • Event village
  • Families
  • Fancy dress
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators
  • Teams
  • Virtual option
  • Wheelchair users

The event is proud to deliver a pan-London community engagement programme and involves London wide schools, boroughs, community groups, cultural organisations, sports clubs and businesses in both event development and on the day.

  • Accommodation
  • Bag storage
  • Bar
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Toilets
  • Urban

Event HQ

Pall Mall
Pall Mall
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  • Distance markers
  • Entertainment
  • First aid
  • Flat
  • Food stations
  • Marshals
  • Out and back
  • PB
  • Sweeper
  • Toilets
  • Traffic free
  • Water stations
  • Wave start
  • Way markers

Starting by Pall Mall and finishing by Downing Street, the London Landmarks Half Marathon route has much to offer including activations, musical performances, DJs, dancers, themed cheer stations and of course world-famous landmarks too:

Famous landmarks

  • Nelson's Column
  • Somerset House
  • St. Paul's Cathedral
  • Royal Courts of Justice
  • Guildhall
  • Bank of England
  • Monument to the Great Fire of London
  • Walkie Talkie
  • Cheese Grater
  • The Gherkin
  • London Eye
  • Tower of London
  • Tower Bridge
  • The Shard
  • River Thames
  • London Eye
  • St. Thomas' Hospital
  • Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
London Landmarks Half Marathon route map
LONDON LANDMARKS HALF MARATHON ROUTE MAP
A fabulous central London half marathon route adorned with route activations, musical performances, DJs, dancers, themed cheer stations and more!

Theme

Recent themes have celebrated the grand, the quirky and the hidden history of this famous city. Runners and spectators discovered the birthplace of the bowler hat, learnt more about Roman life beneath the City's cobbled streets and found out why Waterloo Bridge is known as Ladies Bridge.

Bringing history to life

  • Creator of the bowler hat

    Lock & Co's hatmaker, Thomas Bowler, designed a hardy new hat for the Earl of Leicester's gamekeepers - so the bowler hat was created.

  • Britain's smallest police station

    Built so the police could watch troublesome demonstrators in Trafalgar Square.

  • Oscar Wilde's memorial

    Designed as a seat so you can enjoy his company.

  • Gringotts Bank

    Australia House was used as the setting in Harry Potter.

  • London's oldest shop

    R.Twining & Co has been run by the same family from the same location since 1787.

  • Guy Fawkes House

    Guy Fawkes and the gunpowder plotters met here when hatching their plans for the Gunpowder Plot.

  • Shakespeare's House

    Shakespeare bought the house in 1613 on the corner of St. Andrew's Hill and Ireland Yard.

  • Postman's Park

    Famous from the film Closer this memorial commemorates ordinary people who died trying to save the lives of others.

  • St. Mary-le-Bow

    The famous bell from the nursery rhyme Oranges and Lemons.

  • Roman Amphitheatre

    Constructed by the Romans and seated over 7,000 spectators.

  • Pudding Lane

    The Great Fire of London started in a shop here, believed to have belonged to Thomas Farriner, who supplied ships biscuits for the Navy.

  • Whitehall Palace

    Shakespeare first performed the Tempest here for the court of King James I.

Music

This event brings together celebrated musical talent from across the capital! A motivating soundtrack of pulsing pop, sensational samba and uplifting ballads kept runners going. In recent years, runners were treated to:

  • Batala London

    Winners of the Notting Hill Carnival samba category. 

  • Drum Works

    London's inspirational and vibrant drumming group.

  • Popchoir

    Uplifting songs to keep runners' feet moving!

  • London Gay Men's Chorus

    Britain's biggest boyband.

  • London Sings

    Keeping spirits high with swing, jazz and musical theatre repertoire.

  • Newham Super Choir

    An over-60s choir with classical, pop, jazz and folk.

  • Nostalgia Steelband

    The UK's first steel band established in 1964, heard at the London Olympics and BBC Radio London.

  • Bar Salsa DJ

    Toe-tapping dance tunes.

  • Tuneless Choir

    Do you love singing but lack the ability, practice or confidence?

  • Rock Choir

    The world's largest, contemporary choir.

  • Singology

    Led by Mark De-Lisser, TV vocal coach for ‘The Voice’ and ‘Let it Shine’.

  • The Noteables

    An award winning pop chamber combining good music with serious levels of fun!

  • Brassbound

    A brass, wind and percussion group that plays originals, covers, reggae, Afro-beat, Ska, funk, pop, and Nawlins style.

  • Vocallective

    An eclectic repertoire runners will love!

  • Race Tunnel!

    Getting runners grooving on the route.

Dancers


Sustainability

  • Bring your own cup
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Public transport links
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy

What's included

  • Chip timing
  • Event app
  • Goody bag
  • GPS tracking
  • iTAB
  • Medal
  • T-shirt

  • Fundraising materials
  • Fundraising support
  • Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event

Charity is at the heart of the London Landmarks Half Marathon. The event is organised by Tommy's to support many charities, meaning that all profits from the event will go to good causes.

This is hugely beneficial to the charities and gives the runner advantages too, from supporting a cause that is close to your heart to securing a place in this highly sought-after event.

Benefits of running for charity

Committing to raising money for charity gives you motivation to get outside and run, plus all of these extras which will elevate your event experience:

  • Fundraising support

    Charities know that raising money is all part of the challenge, which is why they provide advice, branded materials and a personalised online fundraising page to help the donations roll in. Think videos for social media, branded imagery and testimonials from previous runners.

  • Training support

    Whether this is your first run or your fifth, you'll need to train for it! You'll receive an in-depth training plan with guidance, plus many charities have access to expert coaches and elite runners too, who can provide exclusive tips for your race preparation. Experts include Runningwithus, Full Potential and five-time Olympian Jo Pavey!

  • Branded running kit

    When you show up on the day, people need to be able to see clearly that you're supporting a charity. Most charities will give you a branded and personalised t-shirt or vest to run in on the big day, and often a training top too.

  • Support on the day

    When you're partway through your run and your energy is flagging, what you need is a boost from cheering spectators to keep you moving. Many charities set up a cheer station along the route, keeping an eye out for you to send up a huge cheer as you run past!

  • Post-race recovery

    Many charities will provide refreshments and a post-race sports massage for their runners. This is the perfect way to recover alongside other people who have run for that cause.

  • Exclusive social groups

    You won't be the only person running for that charity, so it's well worth meeting other runners through the charity's invite-only social media pages! You can organise to meet up for training runs, chat with the charity's expert coaches and share tips and stories with each other to keep the motivation levels running high.

What are charity places?

Charities buy places in this event, then give them to runners who agree to raise money for the charity – these are called charity places. Charity places are a great way to support a good cause and get a place in the event, especially if general/ballot entries are closed.

Running and charity fundraising go hand-in-hand - which charity will you run for?

Charity places

These charities have places in the event. To secure your place, select a charity, complete the form and follow the instructions.

Health and Medical

Diabetes UK

Know Diabetes. Fight Diabetes.

  • Personalised running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Supporter cheer packs
  • Training plan
  • Training guide
  • Cheer squad on the day
  • Post-race reception
  • Refreshments
  • Exclusive social group
  • Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event
  • Pre-event training sessions

Sign up
£30

Fundraise
£375

Cancer

Brainstrust

Helping the brain tumour community to feel less alone and more in control.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£50

Fundraise
£300

Children

Make-A-Wish UK

Creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training plan
  • Online training zone
  • Dedicated contact
  • Cheer squad on the day
  • Certificate
  • Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event

Sign up
£25

Fundraise
£350

Disability

National Deaf Children's Society

Dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact
  • Certificate

Sign up
£20

Fundraise
£350

Mental health

Mind

The mental health charity.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training plan
  • Training guide
  • Dedicated contact
  • Cheer squad on the day
  • Post-race reception
  • Refreshments

Sign up
£35

Fundraise
£350

Health and Medical

Epilepsy Society

Transforming the lives of people with epilepsy through world-leading research, advocacy and care.

  • T-shirt
  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training guide
  • Online training zone
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£25

Fundraise
£350

Heart

British Heart Foundation

Coronary heart disease is the UK's single biggest killer but the BHF is leading the fight against it.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Bespoke training plan
  • Pro training advice
  • Training guide
  • Online training zone
  • Dedicated contact
  • Cheer squad on the day

Sign up
£10

Fundraise
£350

Health and Medical

MS Society

For a world free from the effects of MS.

  • Running vest
  • Personalised running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Supporter cheer packs
  • Training plan
  • Dedicated contact
  • Cheer squad on the day

Sign up
£10

Fundraise
£350

Older people

Independent Age

Advice and support for older age.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training guide
  • Dedicated contact
  • Cheer squad on the day

Sign up
£10

Fundraise
£300

Health and Medical

National Autistic Society

Providing support, services and advice to help autistic people and their families.

  • Technical t-shirt
  • Running vest
  • Certificate

Sign up
£40

Fundraise
£350

Children

Sands

Reducing the number of baby deaths.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Supporter cheer packs
  • Training guide
  • Dedicated contact
  • Exclusive social group
  • Certificate

Sign up
£15

Fundraise
£300

Mental health

Rethink Mental Illness

Challenging attitudes on mental health to help those severely affected by mental illness.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training plan
  • Training guide
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£20

Fundraise
£300

Homelessness

The Passage

Ending homelessness.

  • Running vest
  • Personalised running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training guide
  • Dedicated contact
  • Cheer squad on the day
  • Exclusive social group
  • Certificate
  • Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event

Sign up
£30

Fundraise
£350

International

CAFOD - Catholic Agency for Overseas Development

CAFOD is there, wherever the need is greatest to ensure that no one is beyond reach.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£20

Fundraise
£400

Cancer

Orchid, Fighting Male Cancer

Raising awareness and saving lives for prostate, testicular and penile cancer.

  • Technical t-shirt
  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training guide
  • Dedicated contact
  • Cheer squad on the day
  • Certificate
  • Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event

Sign up
£25

Fundraise
£350

Free sign up Social welfare

Alcohol Change UK

Working to end serious alcohol harm in the UK.

  • Technical t-shirt
  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact
  • Cheer squad on the day

Sign up
FREE

Fundraise
£350

Health and Medical

Parkinson's UK

Find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s.

  • Personalised running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Cheer squad on the day

Sign up
£25

Fundraise
£350

Animals

Cats Protection

For a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact
  • Exclusive social group

Sign up
£35

Fundraise
£375

Mental health

SANE

Supporting those affected by mental illness to change mental health for good.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£25

Fundraise
£350

International

WaterAid

Providing clean water and decent toilets to everyone, everywhere.

  • Technical t-shirt
  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Bespoke training plan
  • Pro training advice
  • Training guide
  • Online training zone
  • Dedicated contact
  • Pre-event training sessions

Sign up
£40

Fundraise
£350

Free sign up Homelessness

Missing People

The only UK charity that reunites missing children and adults with their loved ones.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training plan
  • Dedicated contact
  • Exclusive social group

Sign up
FREE

Fundraise
£350

Children

Winston's Wish

Supporting grieving children and young people to ensure they don't face their grief alone.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£25

Fundraise
£300

Homelessness

Centrepoint

Providing the support needed to give homeless young people a future.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training plan
  • Training guide
  • Dedicated contact
  • Cheer squad on the day

Sign up
£28

Fundraise
£350

Health and Medical

DEBRA

Providing care and support to those affected by the painful genetic skin condition Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), which could affect any one of us.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£25

Fundraise
£400

Environment

WWF

Global conservation work to ensure people and nature both thrive.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training plan
  • Training guide
  • Training days
  • Online training zone
  • Dedicated contact
  • Cheer squad on the day
  • Exclusive social group
  • Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event

Sign up
£25

Fundraise
£350

Children

Rockinghorse Children's Charity

Funding vital medical equipment and support to improve life for sick children in Sussex.

  • Technical t-shirt
  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Supporter cheer packs
  • Dedicated contact
  • Cheer squad on the day

Sign up
£25

Fundraise
£350

Armed forces

Blesma, The Limbless Veterans

Supporting limbless veterans since WWI.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£50

Fundraise
£370

Cancer

Leukaemia Care

Providing vital care and support to all those affected by a blood cancer.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training plan
  • Dedicated contact
  • Cheer squad on the day
  • Exclusive social group
  • Certificate
  • Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event

Sign up
£25

Fundraise
£350

Cancer

Prostate Cancer UK

Funding research to stop prostate cancer killing men.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training guide
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£20

Fundraise
£350

Health and Medical

Scleroderma & Raynaud's UK

Providing support and funding research to improve lives everyday.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact
  • Exclusive social group

Sign up
£20

Fundraise
£400

Dementia

Alzheimer's Research UK

Funding world-class scientific research to make breakthroughs possible.

  • Technical t-shirt
  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Supporter cheer packs
  • Dedicated contact
  • Post-race reception
  • Refreshments

Sign up
£35

Fundraise
£350

Health and Medical

Frimley Health Charity

Investing in advanced hospital facilities to save and improve lives.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£20

Fundraise
£350

Health and Medical

Cystic Fibrosis Trust

The only UK-wide charity fighting for a life unlimited, when everyone living with CF can look forward to a long, healthy life.

  • Personalised running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Bespoke training plan
  • Pro training advice
  • Training guide
  • Online training zone
  • Dedicated contact
  • Cheer squad on the day
  • Exclusive social group

Sign up
£35

Fundraise
£400

Cancer

Anthony Nolan

Saving the lives of people with blood cancer and blood disorders.

  • Running vest
  • Personalised running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training plan
  • Cheer squad on the day
  • Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event

Sign up
£25

Fundraise
£350

Health and Medical

Versus Arthritis

All of us against arthritis.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact
  • Cheer squad on the day
  • Exclusive social group

Sign up
£25

Fundraise
£350

Health and Medical

Meningitis Now

Saving lives and rebuilding futures by funding research, raising awareness and providing support.

  • Personalised running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Supporter cheer packs
  • Training plan
  • Training guide
  • Dedicated contact
  • Cheer squad on the day
  • Refreshments
  • Certificate
  • Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event

Sign up
£25

Fundraise
£300

Disability

RNIB

Breaking down the barriers faced by people with sight loss.

  • T-shirt
  • Personalised running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training guide
  • Training days
  • Cheer squad on the day
  • Certificate

Sign up
£30

Fundraise
£350

Children

Evelina London Children's Charity

Supporting Evelina London to provide compassionate, trailblazing care.

  • Personalised running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training plan
  • Online training zone
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£25

Fundraise
£350

Disability

Guide Dogs

Guide Dogs provide life-changing freedom and mobility to blind and partially sighted people.

  • T-shirt
  • Technical t-shirt
  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training plan
  • Training guide
  • Dedicated contact
  • Cheer squad on the day
  • Exclusive social group

Sign up
£30

Fundraise
£350

Children

NSPCC

Every childhood is worth fighting for.

  • Personalised running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Bespoke training plan
  • Pro training advice
  • Online training zone
  • Cheer squad on the day

Sign up
£20

Fundraise
£350

  • Age 17 & over
  • Entries open
  • Charity entries open
  • Ballot
  • Charity places
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available
  • Race pack by post

2024 entry fees to be confirmed.

It was my first half marathon and I loved every second. Natasha Maynard

An amazing and unique experience. Nikki Harris

We are so excited to bring this new event to our capital and have no doubt it will be one of the best mass participation experiences in the UK. Runners can expect to be surprised with much fun along the route! We want to make sure we keep them well entertained throughout their 13.1 mile challenge and give them lots to talk about after! Lia Bowman, Race Director