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Nelson'sColumn
The monument to Admiral Nelson built in Trafalgar Square is over 50 meters tall.
Royal Courtsof Justice
Opened by Queen Victoria, the Royal Courts of Justice house some of the highest courts in England and Wales.
SomersetHouse
Built in the sixteenth century, once a royal palace it is now a hub for art and culture in London.
LondonEye
The world’s tallest observation wheel, you can see for 40km on a clear day!
St Paul'sCathedral
A masterpiece by Sir Christopher Wren, the present cathedral is at least the fourth to have stood on the site.
Bank ofEngland
Also known as the ‘Old Lady’ of Threadneedle Street, the Bank of England is the central bank of the UK.
TheGherkin
The Gherkin, located in the City, is over three times the height of Niagara Falls.
CheeseGrater
The Leadenhall Building is commonly known as ‘The Cheesegrater’ because of its distinctive wedge shape.
Monument
Built to commemorate the Great Fire of London, its height (61 meters) is the exact distance from the start of the fire.
Towerof London
Built by William Conqueror in 1066, the Tower is home to the Crown Jewels and other treasures.
The Shard
The tallest building in Western Europe, it is modelled on a shard of glass, and made of 11,000 panels.
Big Ben
London’s famous clock tower chimed for the first time on 11th July 1859.
Our amazing 2023 route passed London's most iconic landmarks. Runners were treated to fabulous views of Big Ben, Tower Bridge, the Shard and the London Eye to name a few.
*Please be aware the interactive map above displays a previous route. For the 2023 race route please go here
An Iconic Start: The race started on the iconic Pall Mall.
Along the Route: Runners passed some of the Capital’s most iconic landmarks including St Paul’s Cathedral, Nelson’s Column, Monument and the Tower of London.
A Stately Finish: Runners were rewarded with a stately finish on Whitehall just outside Downing Street. This outstanding finish line has views of London’s must-see icons Big Ben and the London Eye.
