Bringing History To Life

BOWLER HAT SEND OFF

Runners enjoyed a send-off like no other! Our famous Bowler Hat Send off honours the birthplace of the bowler hat. Participants were waved off in true London style by our troupe of bowler hatted volunteers.

PRIDE PARTY

The LLHM Pride Party returned once again! Celebrating London’s LGBTQIA+ community with amazing DJ’s and supporters from LGBT+ Running Group London Frontrunners, giving runners an energy boost as they ran past!

IT’S SHOWTIME!

Once again London Show Choir joined us for event day, belting out show tunes and celebrating the best of London’s West End theatre shows!

ADVOCACY AVENUE

Located by the Houses of Parliament this activation was dedicated to championing the power and impact of advocacy.

THE BOW BELLS

The iconic Bow Bells once again rang an incredible half-peal at St Mary-Le-Bow Church.

SHE MOVES: CELEBRATING WOMEN IN SPORT

Brand new for 2026, we shined a light on women in sport! From female athletes who have broken barriers and records to those who are inspiring generations of women and girls to take their place on the pitch, dance floor or start line.

ALL ABOARD

All Aboard returned to celebrate all things London Transport. Our supporters were dressed as their favourite tube station and joined by everyone’s favourite Marmalade loving bear Paddington and the London Guildhall School of Music Youth Choir.

LIONS OF LONDON

Royal Bank of Canada were back this year, bringing a ‘roarsome’ twist to the LLHM 2026 route - Lions of London 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

Gladiators were ready for our runners as they passed through Guildhall Yard to celebrate life in Londinium at our Roman Reception!

A RIGHT ROYAL PARTY

Bringing to life London’s exciting royal history, kings, queens and a huge brass band performed to the backdrop of the iconic Tower of London.

HISTORIC FINISH

An unforgettable experience for every runner as they were cheered over the finish line by some of London’s most famous historical figures and iconic present-day residents. Did you spot Henry VIII, alongside the incredible Pearly Kings and Queens and the Chelsea Pensioners?