25km
Sat 22 Aug 2026 London, UK

London Summer Walk | 25km

Get your walking shoes on and explore some of the capital’s less-known historic areas and along the Thames’s eastern section to finish with a big cheer, glass of fizz, t-shirt and BBQ meal!

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  • Sat 22 Aug 2026
Royal Artillery Barracks, London
25km

10:00

Age 14 & over

£89

  • 25 km walking

Event overview

Starting alongside the grandeur of Woolwich Royal Artillery Barracks (a short walk from the Elizabeth Line, DLR, and Overground) – there is a new marathon looped route for this year which heads into the heart of the capital alongside the existing 25km option taking in Greenwich and a 10km option if you’re after something a bit shorter.

Routes steeped in history with iconic sights, a lively warm up, full support all the way, and capped with a hot meal, bar and music at the finish – making for a wonderful end-of-summer celebration!

Highlights

  • Historic Thames Gateway
  • Marathon, 25km or 10km options
  • New 'Ultra March' category
  • Woolwich Barracks start and finish
  • Excellent transport connections
  • BBQ, bar and music at the finish
  • Great atmosphere
  • As a team or individual
  • Families welcome

This event is part of London Summer Walk.

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Event community

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  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Teams

Best support & hospitality

This Ultra Challenge® famously lays on the best support and hospitality available on any UK endurance-style event. This enables you to step up and confidently tackle an 'Ultra' distance, with the best chance of success - and to enjoy your challenge! Here's a summary:

  • Check points
  • Distance markers
  • First aid
  • Flat
  • Food stations
  • Marshals
  • Toilets
  • Water stations
  • Way markers

Overview

From the basecamp start the route heads through the Woolwich Tunnel to Docklands. Along the Thames, through Canary Wharf and The Isle of Dogs. Back under the River via the Greenwich Foot Tunnel, past the Cutty Sark and a rest stop at the Old Naval College. Then along the Thames to the Greenwich Peninsular, past the O2, past the Thames Barrier, through Charlton, and back up to the basecamp in Woolwich, where a big cheer, medal, glass of fizz, T-shirts and BBQ meal await!

Map

  • Bar
  • BBQ
  • Cafe
  • Music
  • Urban

Event HQ

Royal Artillery Barracks
Woolwich
London
Greater London
SE18 6SU
UK

  • Drinks
  • Event app
  • Fizz at the finish
  • Map
  • Massage
  • Medal
  • Post-race meal
  • Snacks
  • Training plan
  • T-shirt

Before

  • Challenge app
  • Facebook forum
  • Training guides
  • Fundraising support
  • Training walks and runs
  • Video briefings
  • Travel planning

During

  • Chip timing and tracking
  • Rest stops
  • Food and drink
  • Medical support

Along the route

  • Fully signed route
  • Apps, maps and GPS
  • Route safety experts
  • Emergency response
  • Trek masters

After

  • Finish line experience
  • Finish times and certificate
  • Hot meal
  • Medical care and follow up
  • Deals on future challenges

A great experience, which I thoroughly enjoyed, already looking to book again!

The whole experience of walking round London but with the sunrise over Tower Bridge was brilliant.

Do it for charity

Looking to do this event for charity? Do it for one of the charities below or see the full list of charities on the London Summer Walk charity places | 25km page.

Animals

Cats Protection

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

  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£22.50

Fundraise
£275

Mental health

Mind

The mental health charity.

  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£15

Fundraise
£275

Cancer

Macmillan Cancer Support

No one should have to face cancer alone.

  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£15

Fundraise
£275

  • Age 14 & over
  • Entries open
  • to 31/07/2026
  • Charity places
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available

Under 18s need to be accompanied by an adult.

Entry fees

Entry fee

£89.00

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Other races at event

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  • #1 of 3
Royal Artillery Barracks, London
Marathon

08:00

Age 14 & over

£99

  • 42 km walking
  • Sat 22 Aug
  • #3 of 3
Royal Artillery Barracks, London
10km

11:00

Age 8 & over

£59

  • 10 km walking
4 steps to wellbeing
Sleep well

A good night's sleep is an essential foundation for a healthy lifestyle, effective training and weight control.

Train slow

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Eat natural

Cut out sugar & junk food, reduce carbs, eat natural foods and train your body to burn fat for fuel.

Get outdoors

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