Activity London, England

Run the Thames Bridges

5.0 (7 reviews) 2–3 hours Private tour

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About this activity

Run a half marathon or 10k over the Thames bridges on a self-guided audio tour, triggered by your GPS.

We challenge you to run with us over 17 of the Thames bridges (11 on the 10k route) in a unique self-guided audio tour that takes you from Tower Bridge to Putney or Vauxhall.

With 17 or 11 bridges in total, your GPS location will trigger directions, along with audio commentary that celebrates the history of the glorious River Thames, its bridges and the development of our capital along its banks.

As you cross over every bridge possible along the route, you'll enjoy some of the best views of London, discover their history and get a unique training run in the bag.

Sign up today and take on the challenge at any time between now and 31st October 2024 with an optional finisher medal upon completion.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: Secret London Runs

Ages: Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: The tour is downloadable once purchased - so you can run through it more than once!
Included: A fantastic half marathon or 10k route, which takes in some of London's most impressive sights.
Included: If you aren't confident of running the distance in one go, feel free to split the tour up!
Included: A route map to get you back on track if you miss a direction.
Included: Audio: English - including directions and commentary all the way round the route.

Itinerary

London Bridge

30 min

You will run over London Bridge and learn about the surrounding area.
Tower Bridge

20 min

The run begins in Tower Bridge, where you will see the famous bridge as well as the Tower of London.
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

Passing by

We will run past Shakespeare's Globe theatre and learn about the surrounding area. 10 minutes travel time.
Big Ben

Passing by

We will run past Big Ben as we cross over Westminster Bridge. 20 minutes travel time
Houses of Parliament

Passing by

The famous Houses of Parliament will be fully visible on the other side of the river, as you run across the South Bank. 20 minutes travel time.
Waterloo Bridge

30 min

We will run over Waterloo Bridge and through the nearby Southbank area.
Battersea Power Station

20 min

On the run, we will explore the new Battersea Power Station development.
Battersea Park

20 min

Battersea Park will be visible from across the Thames as you run along the North bank of the River Thames./
Tate Modern

Passing by

We run past the Tate Modern gallery on the route. 5 minutes travel time.
Tate Britain

Passing by

We run past the Tate Britain gallery on the route. 5 minutes travel time

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Run the Thames Bridges begins next to the Sundial immediately outside Tower Hill station. Once you exit the station, climb the steps in front of you. When you are standing near to the sundial, you will be able to begin your run.

End point

Your tour ends immediately outside Putney Station, on Putney High Street.

Using your ticket

In order to complete the half marathon or 10k, you will need to download the Voicemap app onto your device, select the route and input a code. This code, as well as all the other instructions that will need to take part, will be emailed by 6am on your selected date. If you are having any problems or don't believe that you have received your code, please email hello@secretlondonruns. Once you have your code, you can use it at any time for the duration of your stay. You do not need to run your chosen distance in one go - if you prefer, you can split it up and run the distance over multiple days.