Saucony London 10K charity places for 2026

Event HQ

Piccadilly
Piccadilly
London
Greater London
W1J
UK

Overview

The route is closed to traffic, giving you the unique opportunity to run through central London, past some of the most famous landmarks in the world! Take in Big Ben, the London Eye, Regent Street, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square and more. Finish in Whitehall, right by Downing Street! 

Route highlights

• Wellington Arch
• St. James's Palace
• Trafalgar Square
• River Thames
• Westminster Bridge
• Big Ben
• Westminster Abbey

Map

Cut off time

1 hour 45 minutes.

There is a race cut-off time of 1 hour and 45 minutes for each runner, after which any runners still on the course will be asked to move to the pavements.

Included

All finishers will receive:

• T-shirt
• Medal
• Chip timing
• Tracking
• Aid stations
• Training support
• On route entertainment
• Post event hydration

Optional extra

• The official photography partner will be taking your snaps on course, as well as at the finish line. Purchase your photos in the days after the race or purchase them pre-event. 

Every year thousands of runners take part in this event and fundraise for charity. While this is hugely beneficial to the charities it 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 and much more.

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.

• 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

  Refreshments and an indulgent post-race sports massage are often provided by charities 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.

The best London run I have done. Sunny day. Great route taking in all of the major sites. As flat as a road race can be. Brilliant atmosphere. Top-notch medal. Phillip S

Done this event a couple of times and really enjoy it. Great route around central London on closed roads. Always really good support, great race for everyone, including first timers. Mark C

Always really enjoy this event, nice scenic route through London past a few key landmarks. Medal this year was fab, really nice design. Adele V

Super fun day, very well organised. Would recommend this to any runner!! Will be back. It was fairly congested. Live music at every km was awesome. Fun to run on familiar streets. Simon A

This was my first London 10K event, but it won't be my last. I'll definitely be signing up for next year's. Myself and two friends thoroughly enjoyed it. Good communication from booking right up to the event. Fantastic course, past the London eye and big Ben, nice to see that bit of London without traffic. Amazing support enroute, the DJ and bands made a great atmosphere. Lovely finishers medal, t-shirt and goody bag at the end too. Emily B

Well-organised with professional attention to detail at a marathon race level, and the cheering zone at every km is beyond my expectations. It feels surreal to run on closed central London roads with landmarks and unbeatable vibes. Highly recommended, both beginner and elite friendly. Yabing W

A 67-year-old: after 9 years of running, the greatest running experience. I'm looking forward to next year. Thank you for your work and the power I felt here. London 10K I love you best greetings from Vienna. Ruthner R

First official race but have signed up already for next year I enjoyed it so much. Well organised and whatever your level were made to feel welcome. Sue

With over 7,000 people taking to the streets of London to take part in the London 10K, it certainly was a great party race vibe atmosphere event. Garry B

A great day out, well marked out course and a fantastic race atmosphere to boot. Nicholas M

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