London

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-run-battersea-park-half-marathon"><a href="https://www.runuk.co.uk/e/run-battersea-park-half-marathon-winter-14235" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RUN BATTERSEA PARK HALF MARATHON</a></h2>



When: 8 Feb&nbsp;



What: Test your running time on this 13.1 road-running challenge, that&#8217;s flat, fast and the ideal opp to try and get a personal best in at the start of the year &#8211; and all in the beautiful surroundings of one of London’s top parks.&nbsp;



Cost: £33



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-richmond-half-marathon-nbsp"><a href="https://www.runuk.co.uk/e/richmond-half-marathon-winter-13035" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHMOND HALF MARATHON</a>&nbsp;</h2>



When: 15 Feb&nbsp;



What: Forget Valentine’s Day, we’re all about Half Marathon Day on Feb 15, which will deliver a far bigger a dose of dopamine than chocolates and flowers. Running through London’s most amazing green space &#8211; Richmond Park &#8211; will release more endorphins, with views of the River Thames and you might even spot a deer or two. &nbsp;



Cost: £39&nbsp;



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-london-winter-run"><a href="https://www.londonwinterrun.co.uk/enter-2026/?gad_source=5&amp;gad_campaignid=23087005320&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhcvejL6hkQMVpohQBh1MmDrkEAAYAiAAEgI06PD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LONDON WINTER RUN</a></h2>



When: 15 Feb



What: A 10K fundraising race for Cancer Research through the streets of central London, past iconic landmarks like Big Ben. You&#8217;ll be shoulder-to-shoulder with more than 20,000 others, so expect plenty of encouragement and a cracking aprés party too. 



Cost: £49.99



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-thames-meander-nbsp"><a href="https://www.hermesrunning.com/thames-meander/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">THAMES MEANDER&nbsp;</a></h2>



When: 8 March&nbsp;



What: A Runners World-approved top 10 UK marathon, which will see you jogging 10K along the scenic River Thames towpath. This one’s flat, fast and ideal for pros and newbies alike. 



Cost: £33



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hampton-court-palace-half-marathon-nbsp"><a href="https://www.palacehalf.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HAMPTON COURT PALACE HALF MARATHON&nbsp;</a></h2>



When: 15 March&nbsp;



What: Become Queen of the running scene on this regal half-marathon which weaves through the palace grounds. After you’ve sprinted over the finish line, spend your recovery time exploring the royal residence for free. &nbsp;



Cost: £20



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-kew-the-run"><a href="https://www.kew.org/kew-gardens/whats-on/kew-the-run" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">KEW THE RUN</a></h2>



When: 28 &amp; 29 March



What: London has some of the most amazing settings for races, and Kew Gardens is one of the best. You’ll run around the Royal Botanical Gardens on this 10K’er, and then get to hang out (for free) and pose with your medal and T-shirt.&nbsp;



Cost: £40



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-putney-amp-fulham-half-marathon-nbsp"><a href="https://www.runuk.co.uk/e/putney-and-fulham-half-marathon-9929" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PUTNEY &amp; FULHAM HALF MARATHON&nbsp;</a></h2>



When: 5 April&nbsp;



What: Don&#8217;t miss the opportunity to break your personal best in Putney, and bring traffic to a stop in Fulham. You’re racing 13.1 miles on the road so it’s flat, but furious on the knees.&nbsp;



Cost: £37



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-london-easter-10k"><a href="https://www.timeoutdoors.com/events/london-easter-10k/10k" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LONDON EASTER 10K</a></h2>



When: 6 April&nbsp;



What: Regent Park’s the setting for this pleasant 10K run, which means you’ll be racing past lots of iconic sites like the open air theatre, Queen Mary’s Garden’s and London Zoo. Take a load off afterwards on Primrose Hill.&nbsp;



Cost: £7



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-london-landmarks-half-marathon"><a href="https://llhm.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LONDON LANDMARKS HALF MARATHON</a></h2>



When: 12 April



What: The most upbeat half marathon of the year &#8211; think DJs, street dancers and live music, all while you run past the city’s most iconic buildings, from St Paul’s Cathedral to the Houses of Parliament.&nbsp;



Cost: £67.50



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-tcs-london-marathon-nbsp"><a href="https://www.londonmarathonevents.co.uk/london-marathon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">TCS LONDON MARATHON</a>&nbsp;</h2>



When: 26 April&nbsp;



What: The big one. There are still some charity entry places available but you&#8217;d better be quick, as this is the most popular (and largest) one-day fundraising race in the world. If you don&#8217;t land a place this year, watch on the route instead &#8211; it starts in Greenwich and ends at Buckingham Palace. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wimbledon-10k-nbsp"><a href="https://www.runuk.co.uk/e/wimbledon-10k-7975" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">WIMBLEDON 10K&nbsp;</a></h2>



When: 17 May



What: Expect to ace this south west London race, which takes in Wimbledon Common (keep your eyes peeled for wombles) and brings the streets of Wimbledon Village to a standstill.&nbsp;



Cost: £35



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-saucony-london-10k"><a href="https://www.thelondon10k.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SAUCONY LONDON 10K</a></h2>



When: 12 July&nbsp;



What: There are absolute scenes during Saucony, including live bands, DJs and an unwaveringly uplifting, positive crowd to cheer race-goers from Westminster Bridge to Regent Street.&nbsp;



Cost: £56



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-thames-meander-summer-nbsp"><a href="https://www.hermesrunning.com/thames-meander/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">THAMES MEANDER SUMMER&nbsp;</a></h2>



When: 9 Aug&nbsp;



What: Another riverside route that’s going to have you pounding 10K in next to no time along the Thames towpath. Flat, great for beginners and who could resist gaining another medal at the end?&nbsp;



Cost: £33

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