Discover London! Half Marathon

Discover London via a half-marathon run tour.  

Running makes it possible to see London’s most iconic landmarks across many neighbourhoods in a way that walking can’t achieve. On this half-marathon running tour, you’ll hear about the capital’s incredible past while running along the streets where history unfolded.  You'll hear tales that shaped the city, from the days of Roman Londinium and Medieval London, to the Industrial Revolution and modern times.

The tour starts outside the Tower of London, built by William the Conqueror. You’ll cross the majestic Tower Bridge and pass renowned sites like the Globe Theatre, London Bridge, and HMS Belfast. From there, you’ll see St. Paul’s Cathedral, a symbol of resilience after the Great Fire of London in 1666. As you dash along the Strand and down the legendary Fleet Street, I’ll tell you how it became the printing and publishing industry’s hub in the 1500s.

You’ll then continue through Westminster, from Big Ben to Downing Street before heading to Covent Garden, a popular market area and hangout since the 1600s, and Marble Arch. As you near the finish, you’ll spot the iconic Buckingham Palace, home of Britain’s reigning monarch, where the tour ends.

The tour is GPS guided, meaning that you can run or walk the tour entirely at your own pace.  If it suits you, you can even break the tour up into separate visits.