Explore London
There are a huge range of opportunities to get active outdoors in the capital, from mass participation events to more niche and specialist clubs. Whatever your interest - running, climbing, cycling, triathlon or really any other activity - you can it in London. And you can start right here.
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- Fri 12 - Sun 14 Sep
- £39-£199
Thames Path Ultra Challenge
England’s greatest river provides a fantastic backdrop for an unforgettable 'festival' challenge weekend, with distances from 10km right up to 100km there’s a Thames Challenge for everyone!
- 100K ultra run 2
- 50K ultra run 2
- Trail run 4
- Ultra run
- 10K run
- + 4 more races
- Sat 23 Aug
- £49-£139
London Summer Walk
Get your walking shoes on and explore some of the capital’s lesser-known historic areas with a tour of the ‘gateway to London’ along the Thames’ eastern section on the distance of your choice.
- Challenge walk 2
- Short walk
- Sun 24 Aug
- £39-£74
ASICS LDNX 10K
From the team behind the UK's largest 10K, this closed road run from Wembley Stadium for 12,000 runners finishes on the Olympic Way with an awesome spinning finisher medal and an after-party!
- 10 km road running
- Fri 12 - Sun 14 Sep
- £39-£199
Thames Path Ultra Challenge
England’s greatest river provides a fantastic backdrop for an unforgettable 'festival' challenge weekend, with distances from 10km right up to 100km there’s a Thames Challenge for everyone!
- 100K ultra run 2
- 50K ultra run 2
- Trail run 4
- Ultra run
- 10K run
- + 4 more races
- Fri 12 Sep
- £50
Landrace to Brighton
A 'monster' ride in the Landrace series of guided gravel rides for serious riders skilled at off-road cycling, from London to Brighton via Tillgate Forest and the South Downs.
- 130 km gravel riding + 1480 m ascent
- Sun 14 Sep
- £12-£59
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers Richmond RUN-FEST
Richmond RUN-FEST consists of different distanced events, 5,000 runners, a music stage, fitness expo, amazing male and female cut tech t-shirts and chunky triangle medals!
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Thu 18 Sep
- £25-£40
The City v Wharf Corporate Run Challenge
The challenge is back for 2025! Who will reign supreme - City or Wharf? It's time to get competitive and bring the victory to your team in the relay of the year.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 20 Sep
- £20
Swim Serpentine Half Mile
Half a lap of the Serpentine Lake at your chosen pace, as part of the one-day open water swimming festival in the beautiful Hyde Park.
- 0.5 mile lake swimming
- Sat 20 Sep
- £20
Swim Serpentine One Mile
A classic distance in the world of open-water swimming events, the one-mile swim covers one full lap (1.6K) of the lake, as part of the one-day open water swimming festival in the beautiful Hyde Park.
- 1 mile lake swimming
- Sat 20 Sep
- £25
Swim Serpentine Two Mile
The two-mile event is for those who would like to test themselves with two full laps of the Serpentine, aimed at more experienced swimmers, also forming part of the London Classics.
- 2 miles lake swimming
- Sun 28 Sep
- £48-£50
Ealing Half Marathon
Get the #EalingFeeling at the triple Gold award winning UK No1 Half Marathon.
- 13.1 miles road running + 250 ft ascent
- Sun 28 Sep
- £46.50
Vitality London 10,000
A capital city 10K on a flat course with closed roads and world-famous landmarks! Cheering crowds, great medal, family-friendly run and wellness festival too.
- 10 km road running
- Sun 5 Oct
- £30-£68
The Palace Walk & Palace to Palace Bike Ride
Walk or cycle with The King's Trust and make your miles matter to support young people. Choose to walk 13-miles around iconic Windsor landmarks or cycle from Buckingham Palace to Windsor Castle!
- Charity walk
- Medium sportive
- Long sportive
- Sun 5 Oct
- £33-£55
Thames Meander Autumn
Previously rated one of the top 10 UK marathons by Runners World! Stunningly scenic riverside routes along the Thames towpath. Flat, fast and very runnable with great support, medal and photo.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 5 Oct
- £55-£65
Lee Valley Half Century
An unforgettable cycle challenge for all abilities! Ride through the stunning landscapes of Epping Forest and the Lee Valley while supporting Haven House Children’s Hospice.
- Charity bike ride 2
- Sun 12 Oct
- £10-£40
Royal Parks Half Marathon
A stunning central London half marathon taking in four Royal Parks and some of the capital's world-famous landmarks on closed roads.
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 19 Oct
- FREE-£15
The Ovar-Dressed Walk/Run | London
Silly outfits, serious impact. The Ovarian Cancer Walk/Run is back, with a twist!
- Charity walk 2
- Sat 25 Oct
- £49-£89
London Halloween Walk
Why not risk a hair-raising hike around some of the city’s scary streets and historic haunts? Choose your distance, gather your bravest guys and ghouls to make up a team or go it alone.
- Challenge walk
- Short walk
- Sun 2 Nov
- £12-£35
London MoRun
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready, London!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 2 Nov
- £37-£39
Richmond Half Marathon Autumn
Run in one of the most scenic half marathons in London from the Old Deer Park with a scenic backdrop of the River Thames, great vibe, top runner reviews, medal and goodies!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 9 Nov
- £6-£26
Regents Park 10K & Fun Runs
A speedy 10K in the crisp autumnal air and through London's most iconic Royal Park.
- Fun run 2
- 10K run
- Sun 16 Nov
- £36
Fulham 10K
The Fulham 10K welcomes runners of all abilities, whether chasing a new PB or completing your first ever 10K, and is in support of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
- 10 km road running + 0 m ascent
- Sun 16 Nov
- £24-£26
RUN Battersea Park 10K
Lace up your trainers and RUN Battersea Park 10K which will be a scenic and energising experience on a pancake-flat course for all abilities with beautiful views of green spaces and the River Thames.
- 10 km road running
- Sun 16 Nov
- £29-£31
RUN Battersea Park Half Marathon
Lace up your trainers and RUN Battersea Park Half which will be a scenic and energising experience on a pancake-flat course for all abilities with beautiful views of green spaces and the River Thames.
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sat 22 Nov
- £24.75-£33
Supernova London 5K
Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and grace the grounds of World Athletics Champions.
- 5 km road running + 46 m ascent
- Sun 23 Nov
- £22-£26
Bushy Christmas 10K & 5K
Irresistable festive fun and racing joy within the iconic surroundings of Bushy Park! The perfect setting for a fast, flat and traffic-free Sunday morning run with like-minded festive folk.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 23 Nov
- £24-£26
Kingston 10K
Run through the streets of Kingston and along the scenic river towpath with a great vibe all around and a medal and goodies at the finish line!
- 10 km road running + 45 ft ascent
- Sun 23 Nov
- £35-£37
Kingston Half Marathon
Run through the streets of Kingston and along the scenic river towpath with a great vibe all around and a medal and goodies at the finish line!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sat 29 Nov
- £12-£35
London Richmond Riverside MoRun
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready, London!
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Wed 3 Dec
- FREE-£31.95
Santa in the City - London | Day 1 - Wednesday
Take on a 4K route packed with interest, wearing a full Santa outfit alongside hundreds of other Santas.
- 4.5 km road running
- Thu 4 Dec
- FREE-£31.95
Santa in the City - London | Day 2 - Thursday
Take on a 4K route packed with interest, wearing a full Santa outfit alongside hundreds of other Santas.
- 4.5 km road running
- Sun 15 Feb 2026
- £39
Richmond Half Marathon Winter
Run in one of the most scenic half marathons in London from the Old Deer Park with a scenic backdrop of the River Thames, great vibe, top runner reviews, medal and goodies!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 15 Mar 2026
- £20-£57
Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon
Experience an unforgettable half marathon through the regal grounds of Hampton Court Palace.
- 13.1 miles multi terrain running
- Sat 28 - Sun 29 Mar 2026
- £42.50-£52.50
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers Kew The Run
Kew The Run starts and finishes in the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, where runners (and four supporters) get free entry into the gardens, a fantastic medal and tech t-shirt!
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 5 Apr 2026
- £37-£39
Putney & Fulham Half Marathon
Make sure you don’t miss this opportunity of running through the streets of Putney and Fulham! All runners will receive a medal for finishing as well as loads of goodies at the finish.
- 13.1 miles road running + 100 ft ascent
- Sun 12 Apr 2026
- £67.50
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.
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 26 Apr 2026
- £50-£100
TCS London Marathon
Experience the renowned atmosphere of the TCS London Marathon, the most popular marathon on the planet, with its grand finale on The Mall itself!
- 26.2 miles road running + 266 ft ascent
- Thu 30 Apr - Sun 3 May 2026
- £200-£1,200
Run2Paris
A team of 5. A half marathon every day for 4 days. You have just Run2Paris! This is your next great running adventure where you'll camp under the stars on a road trip like no other.
- 4 days multi terrain running
- Sun 17 May 2026
- FREE-£40
Hackney Half
Dash through 13.1 miles of East London, with vibrant street art, live music, and unbeatable crowd support cheering you on every step of the way. Think handmade banners, high fives, and fun!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 17 May 2026
- £25-£27
Wimbledon 10K
From the glorious and famous Wimbledon Common near Rushmere Pond, through the streets of Wimbledon, with a great vibe, medal, goodies and team warm-up to start!
- 10 km road running + 199 ft ascent
- Sun 17 May 2026
- £37-£39
Wimbledon Half Marathon
From the glorious and famous Wimbledon Common near Rushmere Pond, through the streets of Wimbledon, with a great vibe, medal, goodies and team warm-up to start!
- 13.1 miles road running + 199 ft ascent
- Sun 21 Jun 2026
- FREE-£65
London to Brighton Bike Ride
Europe's oldest charity bike ride is back and you can be part of it! Ride from capital to coast covering 54 miles through rolling countryside to Brighton Beach.
- 54 miles road cycling
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- Sun 12 Jul 2026
- £52
Saucony London 10K
The most iconic capital city 10K! Live bands, DJs and cheering crowds on a closed road route past Westminster Bridge, The London Eye, Regent Street and Big Ben.
- 10 km road running
- Thu 10 - Sun 13 Sep 2026
- £200-£1,200
Run2Paris
A team of 5. A half marathon every day for 4 days. You have just Run2Paris! This is your next great running adventure where you'll camp under the stars on a road trip like no other.
- 4 days multi terrain running
- Sat 11 Oct
- FREE-£25
RBC Race for the Kids
Join Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity for a family festival and fun run. Walk, jog, wheel or scoot 2K or 5K and join the race to help beat childhood cancer.
- Fun run
- Charity run
- Sat 11 Oct
- £10
GLOW Night Walk | London
GLOW up and join a 20km night walk through London with lights and glowsticks to mark World Mental Health Day, taking in the bright lights and iconic buildings for Mental Health UK.
- 20 km walking
- Sat 1 Nov
- FREE-£10
Poppy Walk | London
Be a part of a truly meaningful experience this Poppy Appeal. Walk through Crystal Palace Park to honour our heroes by participating in a 3km journey, creating a touching poppy tribute.
- 3 km walking
- Thu 3 - Mon 7 Sep 2026
- £250-£2,400
Pedal to Paris
Get the Pro-rider experience on this Remembrance ride with rolling road closures, ride captains and motorcycle outriders with various speed groups, to help support the Armed Forces Community.
- 460 km road cycling