Sun 7 Dec 2025 London, UK

The Festive Fun River Run

Kick off the Christmas season in festive gear with lots of cheer at a fun accessible run for everyone and improve lives through the power of sport.

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  • Sun 7 Dec 2025
Riverside Studios, London
The Festive Fun River Run

09:00

All ages

£10-£50

  • 7 km multi terrain running

Event overview

Kick off Christmas by running, jogging, walking or simply strolling the Festive Fun River Run between Hammersmith and Putney bridges in London! Pull on your best Santa suit, reindeer antlers, elf stockings, tinsel top or Christmas pudding inflatable and run part of the famous Boat Race course along the River Thames taking in Riverside Studios, Sam's Riverside, Fulham Reach Boat Club, Fulham Palace, Putney embankment's renowned Boat Clubs and Harrods depository. The course is flat and just under 7km, it's not timed and is open to everyone and all ages.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Buggy friendly
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Fancy dress
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators
  • Teams
  • Venue accessible

Route

  • 1 lap
  • Entertainment
  • First aid
  • Flat
  • Food stations
  • Marshals
  • No cut off time
  • Out and back
  • Rolling start
  • Staggered starts
  • Sweeper
  • Toilets
  • Water stations

Location

  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Changing facilities
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Restaurant
  • Secure bag storage
  • Toilets
  • Urban

What's included

  • Cake
  • Drinks
  • Medal
  • Snacks

Sustainability

  • Public transport links
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Sustainability policy

Fundraising

  • Fundraising materials
  • Fundraising optional
  • Fundraising support

How to enter

  • All ages
  • 200 places
  • Entries open
  • Enter on day
  • Enter online
  • Fundraising optional
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