Bringing History To Life

The incredible activations for LLHM 2025 were

BOWLER HAT SEND OFF

LLHM participants enjoyed a send-off like no other! Honouring the birthplace of the bowler hat, they were waved off in true London style by our troupe of bowler-hatted volunteers.

PRIDE PARTY

Our Pride Party returned in collaboration with London Frontrunners! Celebrating London’s LGBTQIA+ community with amazing DJs and supporters who gave LLHM participants an energy boost as they ran past!

IT’S SHOWTIME!

Once again, London Show Choir joined us to celebrate the best of London’s West End theatres! LLHM participants kept an eye out for their favourite characters from the stage cheering them on.

ADVOCACY AVENUE

A new activation for LLHM 2025, located by The Houses of Parliament, celebrated the impact and power advocacy has had on the lives of Londoners.

THE BOW BELLS

LLHM participants kept their ears peeled for this one as the iconic Bow Bells rang an incredible half-peal at St Mary-Le-Bow Church, with queens, a huge brass band, and all set against the backdrop of the Tower of London.

ALL ABOARD

In its second year, All Aboard continued to celebrate all things London Transport. Our supporters were dressed as their favourite tube station and were joined by everyone’s favourite marmalade-loving bear, Paddington, while the London Guildhall School of Music Youth Choir sang from the top of our retro bus!

LIONS OF LONDON

This year, Royal Bank of Canada brought a ‘roarsome’ twist to the LLHM 2025 route, with a brand-new activation – Lions of London – which celebrated both Royal Bank of Canada’s official mascot, Leo the Lion, as well as the 10,000 lion statues found in London!

ROMAN RECEPTION

LLHM participants were treated to gladiator battles, centurion drills, and tons of fun as we celebrated life in Londinium at our Roman Reception!

A RIGHT ROYAL PARTY

A Right Royal Party brought to life London’s eclectic and exciting royal history! LLHM participants looked out for kings and queens, a huge brass band, and all set against the backdrop of the Tower of London.

HISTORIC FINISH

LLHM participants had an unforgettable experience as they were cheered over the finish line by some of London’s most famous historical figures and iconic present-day residents. They might have spotted Dick Whittington and Henry VIII, alongside the incredible Pearly Kings and Queens and the Chelsea Pensioners!