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Run the Thames Bridges Half Marathon

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

NOW - 31 DECEMBER 2025

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We challenge you to run a half marathon over the Thames bridges in a unique self-guided audio tour that takes you from Tower Bridge to Putney.

With 17 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 December 2025 with an optional finisher medal upon completion.

AUDIO TOUR

How does it work?

GET READY

Sign up now and you'll get a code to download the Run the Thames Bridges Half Marathon tour on VoiceMap, an award winning audio tour app. 

ON THE DAY

Head to the start location (the Sundial at Tower Bridge) at a time of your choice on any day between now and 31st December 2025.  Simply open the app, put your headphones on and hit "go" - you'll hear your first set of instructions. 

ALONG THE WAY

Triggered by your GPS location, you'll receive more directions and commentary about the Thames, its bridges and sights you're seeing along the way. 

WHEN YOU FINISH

The half marathon ends at Putney station. Send us your finisher pics for our online Finisher's Gallery. You can also choose to receive a fantastic medal that will be sent to you upon completion.

Reviews

100% 

reviews on VoiceMap

“Such fun! Directions brilliant and awesome facts - thank you so much.”

Helen Tickner


 

“The sun was shining and London was simply gorgeous! Absolutely loved it, thank you Secret London Runs for putting together this run. The step by step instructions were spot on and I learnt a few new things too! “

Rina Vyas

“We had a great time. Great training for the London marathon in 6 weeks time!”

Sarah Gibson

“Great fun with good commentary.”  Richard Tickner

“Loved the Thames Bridges Half”  Steve Harlowe

What you'll see

The exact route of the tour will be revealed when you strap in and begin your audio tour. But over its duration you will see:

  • Tower Bridge, London Bridge, Millennium Bridge, Waterloo Bridge (+13 more Thames Bridges)

  • Panoramic views of London

  • Many of London's biggest attractions (the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral, Big Ben, Battersea Power Station, the London Peace Pagoda and loads more) 

  • Hidden sights off the beaten track
     

We've been leading running tours of London for 9 years and can't wait to show you some of the city's best bits along our famous river.

Starts at the Tower Hill station (at the sundial) 🏰

Finishes at Putney Station🚅

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I love working with new technology that allows more people to experience what we do.

We've been giving guided running tours of London in the flesh for the last 9 years.

By providing GPS audio tours, our customers can experiences a secret running tour of London with loads of upbeat history, whilst running at their own pace at a date of their choice. 

 

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Vanessa Cain-Tait
Founder, Secret London Runs

Finisher's medal

Optional

Hall of Fame

Join our gallery of finishers.
If your photo is missing from the gallery, please email hello@secretlondonruns.com and we can add you!

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Contact Us

To book a tour or ask a question, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you. Email hello@secretlondonruns.com

Thank you for your enquiry. We'll get back to you soon.

Copyright © 2023 | Vanessa Cain-Tait| Secret London Runs Ltd
All Rights Reserved. 

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