Bringing History To Life

Discover this year's fantastic activations for LLHM 2025...

BOWLER HAT SEND OFF

You will enjoy a send off like no other! Honouring the birthplace of the bowler hat, you will be waved off in true London style by our troupe of bowler hatted volunteers.

PRIDE PARTY

Our Pride Party is returning in collaboration with London Frontrunners! Celebrating London’s LGBTQIA+ community with amazing DJ’s and supporters who’ll give you an energy boost as you run past!

IT’S SHOWTIME!

Once again London Show Choir will be joining us to celebrate the best of London’s West End theatres! Keep an eye out for your favourite characters from the stage cheering you on.

ADVOCACY AVENUE

A new activation for LLHM 2025 located by The Houses of Parliament we will be celebrating the impact and power advocacy has had on the lives of Londoners.

THE BOW BELLS

Keep your ears peeled for this one as the iconic Bow Bells will ring an incredible half-peal at St Mary-Le-Bow Church queens, a huge brass band, and all set against the backdrop of the Tower of London.

ALL ABOARD

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

LIONS OF LONDON

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

ROMAN RECEPTION

Get ready for gladiator battles, centurion drills, and tons of fun as we celebrate life in Londinium at our Roman Reception! Be sure to grab a selfie with a gladiator while you’re there...

A RIGHT ROYAL PARTY

A Right Royal Party will bring to life London’s eclectic and exciting royal history! Look out for kings and queens, a huge brass band, and all set against the backdrop of the Tower of London

HISTORIC FINISH

Get ready for an unforgettable experience as you’re cheered over the finish line by some of London’s most famous historical figures and iconic present-day residents. You might spot Dick Whittington and Henry VIII, alongside the incredible Pearly Kings and Queens and the Chelsea Pensioners!