Route Options

We’ve 2 options for the 2021 London Summer Walk – Full Marathon & Half Marathon. Both start & finish at The Oval Cricket Ground near Vauxhall – and both are available on Saturday 5 June. 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 west initially – then through Central London with a Rest Stop, before looping out east to Southwark Park for a welcome 2nd Rest Stop. Then it’s back along the Thames taking in some of its historic bridges.

  • Start & Finish: The Oval
  • Good train & tube links
  • Start times: 8- 10am Sat
  • Rest Stops at ~8.5 & ~17.5 miles
  • Big range of snacks & drinks
  • FREE summer hat & neck buff  
  • Summer Walk Medal & certificate
  • Hot food & drink ‘to go’ at finish

The Half Marathon

The Oval Loop

13 miles (21 km) – starting & finishing at The Oval Cricket Ground in Vauxhall. The route heads west initially along the Thames and then loops through the heart of the Capital. 

  • Start / Finish: Oval Cricket Ground
  • Good train & tube links.
  • Start time slots: 10am – 1pm on Sat 
  • Halfway Rest Stop with snacks, drinks, toilets, medics
  • FREE summer hat & neck buff available
  • Special Summer Walk Medal & certificate
  • Hot food & drink ‘to go’ at finish

Ready to sign up now?