Race Day
Guide

Volunteers will be handing out water at two aid stations: at approximately 6.25km and 8.75km.

6.25km — Water cups and a bottle refill station.
8.75km — Water cups only.

We are completely plastic-free on the route, and all water is served in 100% recyclable cups. Please dispose of cups into the large bins just after each aid station. Please only take one cup at a time.

Once runners have crossed the start line, family and friends can track participants via the official Saucony London 10K App (available on Apple App Store & Google Play Store one week before the event).

Look out for volunteers in pink hi-vis along the route and at key turning points. They'll help with directions and cheer you on.

The medical centre is located shortly after the finish line. Professional medical staff are also on the course, at the bag drop, and at each aid station. If you feel unwell, stop and find your nearest race marshal or aid station.

Photographers will be on course and at the finish line. Look out for "smile for the camera" signs. You'll receive a pre-race email with a link to share your photo stream, and a post-race email with a purchase link.

Personalise your medal with your name and finishing time. Purchase via Let's Do This — enter your booking reference and find 'Purchase or view add-ons'.

If you opted for race pack collection, collect your bib from:
The Saucony Store — Covent Garden
4 James St, London WC2E 8BH

Wed 9 July – Fri 11 July: 12:00–19:00
Sat 12 July: 10:00–18:00

If your posted bib hasn't arrived by Friday 11 July, visit the Saucony Store on Saturday for a replacement.

Runners predicted to finish after 12:15 may be asked to move to the pavement. The sweep team will support anyone running past this time.

Results will be posted on the website after the race. If you entered a mobile number at registration, you'll also receive a text with your official finish time.

We work closely with the Metropolitan Police Service. Over 400 security staff are positioned at all key areas and around the full 10K route.

Toilets are located: inside the bag drop area at Waterloo Place, at the entrance to the start area on St James's Street, and at each aid station.

Pen A–C: In Green Park
Pen D–H: On Pall Mall

Your timing chip is attached to your race number. Do not remove, bend, fold, or cover it. If it's been bent in the post, visit the help desk on Sunday morning for a replacement.

Refill points are available before the start on St James's Street and at the first aid station at 6.25km. Consider bringing your own running bottle.

Live entertainment is positioned all along the route. We strongly suggest running without headphones to hear emergency announcements and soak up the atmosphere.

Lost property is located at the Help Desk in Waterloo Place.

Each kilometre is clearly marked on the route.

Two tear-off tags at the bottom of your race number. The bottom tag is your bag label — attach it to your bag before arriving. The top tag is your reclaim tag — keep it on your race number and have it ready after the finish.

Write your name on the front of your bib so spectators can cheer you on by name!

Don't forget to bring your own safety pins. Arrive race ready with your bib visibly secured to the front of your running top.

We do not recommend driving — many roads close from 05:00 and parking in the area will be extremely difficult. View road closure information here.

Nearest stations to the start:

• → Charing Cross (Bakerloo, Northern lines)
• → Embankment (Bakerloo, Northern, Circle & District)
• → Victoria Underground & Mainline (Victoria, Circle & District)
• → St James's Park (Circle & District)
• → Westminster (Jubilee, Circle & District)

Avoid Green Park, Piccadilly, and Leicester Square — these will be extremely busy.

Local bus services may be diverted from 04:30 due to road closures. Check TfL in the week leading up to the event.

No specific cycle parking is available for the event. Santander Cycle docking stations along the route will be suspended. Parts of the Cycle Superhighway on Victoria Embankment, Westminster Bridge and Parliament Square will be closed.

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Max bag size: 45cm × 45cm × 25cm (normal backpack). Larger bags will not be accepted. Please attach your tear-off bag tag before arriving.

Pen A–C: Piccadilly — arriving via Green Park & The Mall
Pen D–H: Piccadilly — arriving via St James's Street & Pall Mall

Arrive with no bag and head straight to your start pen. This speeds up the start process and reduces congestion. If friends are cheering you on, consider leaving belongings with them.

Toilets in Waterloo Place (for bag drop users). Additional toilets at the bottom of St James's Street.

Pen A–C: In Green Park | Pen D–H: On Pall Mall

Follow signs to your allocated start pen. Volunteers are positioned throughout to help with queries.

Our MCs and Runna partners will guide you through a short warm-up before the start. Get moving and enjoy your moment on the start line!