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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- Sat 10 May
- £45
Women V Cancer | Ride the Night
Join hundreds of women for a night of remembrance and celebration and ride past iconic city landmarks then cross the finish line to receive your well-deserved finisher's medal!
- Charity bike ride 2
- Sat 26 Apr
- £25
Pink Ribbon Walk | Hampton Court Palace and the Thames
Join in at the historic Hampton Court Palace in London. Experience the magic of London as you stroll along the Thames, beginning and ending your journey in the Palace's stunning gardens.
- Charity walk
- Sun 18 May
- £40
Southern Grit
Gravel and single track south of the Thames on trails you simply didn't know existed!
- Gravel events 2
- Thu 22 - Sun 25 May
- £250-£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
- Fri 23 May
- £50
Landrace to Whitstable
A series of fast-paced guided gravel rides from London, perfect for serious riders skilled at off-road cycling.
- 140 km gravel riding
- Sat 24 - Sun 25 May
- £89-£199
London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge
Walk, jog or run the capital-to-coast route with 2,000 other adventurers over a range of distance options available and superb support all the way, for all abilities and experience levels.
- Trail run 3
- Ultra run 2
- Marathon
- 100K ultra run 2
- Thu 12 - Sun 15 Jun
- £1,400
Landrace to Paris
Fast gravel riding from London to Paris, via Dover and Calais, across the Kent and North Downs, followed by three days on tracks and trails through Picardy countryside.
- 4 days gravel riding
- Sun 15 Jun
- £35-£55
- Entries close soon
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
- Sun 13 Jul
- £45
When Wren Ride
A cycle tour of Wren's London masterpieces. This is a ride of contrasts, from the graceful Long Water of Hampton Court, deer spotting in Richmond Park then tea and cake in Chelsea.
- 26 miles road cycling + 230 m ascent
- Sun 13 Jul
- £55
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
- Wed 16 Jul
- £50
Landrace to Bognor
A long summer’s day spent riding the gravel paths of Surrey and Sussex, heading to the coast at Bognor, traversing both the North and South Downs and passing through the woodlands of the Arun Valley.
- 130 km gravel riding + 1300 m ascent
- Wed 23 - Sun 27 Jul
- £50-£1,750
RIDE London to Paris | Tour de France Edition
Join Action for this iconic, once-in-a-lifetime charity cycle challenge which sees you celebrating under the Eiffel Tower AND soaking up the atmosphere of the final stage of the 2025 Tour de France!
- 440 km road cycling
- Sat 9 Aug
- £33-£55
Thames Meander Summer
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
- Sat 9 - Sun 10 Aug
- £30
London Orbital Gravel Challenge
The London Off-Road Gravel Challenge (LOGC) is back, and it's ready to test even the most seasoned cyclists with 30 challenging climbs. This legendary ride is known for its sheer brutality.
- 24 hrs gravel riding
- Fri 15 Aug
- £50
Landrace to Folkestone
A 'monster' ride in the Landrace series of guided gravel rides for serious riders skilled at off-road cycling, from London to Folkestone for fish 'n' chips!
- 150 km gravel riding + 1400 m ascent
- 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
- Thu 4 - Mon 8 Sep
- £199-£2,069
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
- Sun 7 Sep
- FREE-£56.50
The Big Half
The Big Half promises a party atmosphere on a landmark-packed, half marathon route which follows some of the famous marathon course in reverse!
- 13.1 miles road running
- Thu 11 - Sun 14 Sep
- £250-£1,250
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
- 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
- £55
London to Brighton Cycle Ride
Britain's best-known one-day cycle route! Wake up in London, get on your bike and end up on Brighton's pebbly beach plus conquer the mile-long climb of Ditchling Beacon on route.
- 55 miles road cycling
- Sun 14 Sep
- £52-£59
Richmond RUNFEST Marathon
Run 'The world's most scenic marathon' through London's greenest borough including Richmond Bridge and the Tow Path. Start inside the Kew Gardens with family fun music festival to finish!
- 26.2 miles road running
- Sun 14 Sep
- £42.50-£49.50
Richmond RUNFEST 10K
Run the UK’s most beautiful and flattest 10K run inside the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew and run past plenty of beautiful landmarks! Fabulous medal & free entry into the gardens for spectators.
- 10 km road running
- Sun 14 Sep
- £45.50-£52.50
Richmond RUNFEST Half Marathon
London's flattest half marathon through its greenest borough exploring the beauties and history of Richmond. Start inside the Kew Gardens with family fun music festival to finish!
- 13.1 miles road running
- 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
One lap of the Serpentine Lake at your chosen pace, 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
Two laps of the Serpentine Lake at your chosen pace, as part of the one-day open water swimming festival in the beautiful Hyde Park. Charity places now available for 2025.
- 2 miles lake swimming
- Sun 28 Sep
- £43-£45
Ealing Half Marathon
Get the #EalingFeeling at the triple Gold award winning UK No1 Half Marathon.
- 13.1 miles road running
- 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
- £29-£42
Kingston Half Marathon & 10K
The perfect finale to the summer racing season! The course is fast and flat with tremendous riverside views, starting and finishing in the historic ancient Market Place, Royal Borough of Kingston.
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Sun 5 Oct
- £30-£58
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
- 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
- Sun 12 Oct
- £68.95
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 9 Nov
- FREE-£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
- 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 Mar 2026
- £40
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
- £37.50-£52.50
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers Kew The Run
Kew The Run features a 10K and half marathon starting and finishing in the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens Kew where runners will get free entry into the gardens, a fantastic medal and tech t-shirt!
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 12 Apr 2026
- £50
London Landmarks Half Marathon
Date to be confirmed. 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-£150
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
- Sun 17 May 2026
- £20-£30
Hackney Half Marathon
One of the capital's favourite running events thanks to its fusion of running, music and culture and part of a weekend-long festival taking over the borough.
- 13.1 miles road running