Saturday 24 or Sunday 25 January 2026
- Full or Half Marathon & 10K
- Sunday Family Fun 5K
- Oval Cricket Ground Start/Finish
- Rest Stops & Hot Food
- Full Support
- Medal & Certificate
- As a Team or an Individual…
Start the New Year on the right foot!
A great event to walk off the Christmas & New Year celebrations, and maybe kick start a new fitness regime! There’s a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K + a Family Fun 5K on Sunday (accessible). All routes start & finish at The Oval Cricket Ground, and take in highlights of the Thames, its historic bridges, and many of the Capital’s landmarks. Sign up as a team, or as an individual, and families are welcome. There are rest stops with snacks, a special medal, and hot food at the finish!
Your Walk, Your Way!
Whether it’s to enjoy an active day out with friends & family, or to maintain a New Year fitness regime – there’s a London Winter Walk for you! Join as an individual or as a team, and do it for yourself & self-fund, OR support one of our Charity Partners with much-needed fundraising.
This event is walking only!
Route Options
There are 4 options for the London Winter Walk – Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km & the NEW Family Fun 5k. All start & finish at The Oval Cricket Ground near Vauxhall and are available on Saturday 24 or Sunday 25 January 2026. This event is strictly walking only, so no jogging or running is allowed.
The Marathon
The Oval Loop
26 miles (42 km) looped walk, starting & finishing at The Oval Cricket Ground in Vauxhall. The route heads east along the Thames with a Rest Stop in Surrey Quays for a welcome hot drink & snacks. Then it’s back along the north bank of the Thames for lunch at the Oval. The 2nd loop heads west with a Rest Stop in Parsons Green, and back to The Oval for a loud finish line welcome.
- Start & Finish: The Oval
- Good train & tube links
- Start times: 8 – 10am Sat & Sun
- Rest Stops at ~7, 13, 19 miles
- Big range of snacks & drinks
- Lunch at halfway (The Oval)
- Winter Walk Medal & certificate
- Hot food & drink at the finish
Half Marathon | EAST LOOP OR WEST LOOP
13 miles (21 km) starting & finishing at The Oval Cricket Ground in Vauxhall. We’ve two Half Marathon options – either heading East, or West. Which way will you go?
- Start / Finish: Oval Cricket Ground
- Good train & tube links.
- Start times:10am – 12pm Sat & Sun
- Rest Stop with snacks & drinks
- Winter Walk Medal & certificate
- Hot food & drink at finish
10 km Walk | THAMES LOOP
10k Walk, starting & finishing at The Oval Cricket Ground in Vauxhall. The looped route heads along the Thames through the heart of the Capital.
- Start & Finish: The Oval
- Good train & tube links
- Start times: Sat & Sun TBC
- Big range of snacks & drinks
- Winter Walk Medal & certificate
- Hot food & drink at the finish
FAMILY FUN 5K | LOOPED ROUTE (Sun 25 Jan)
5 km walk starting & finishing at The Oval Cricket Ground in Vauxhall. The looped route heads along the Thames through the heart of the Capital, past Big Ben and Parliament. Perfect for families with young children (it’s also wheelchair accessible).
- Start / Finish: Oval Cricket Ground
- Good train & tube links.
- Start times: midday Sunday
- Snacks, drinks, toilets & medics
- Winter Walk Medal & certificate
- Hot food & drink at the finish
