Expected November 2027
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The Westin London City hosts a monthly social 5 km run that sets off from the hotel on High Timber Street and follows the River Thames through the City of London. The circular, road-based route crosses Tower Bridge, passes Borough Market, crosses the Millennium Bridge and loops around St Paul's Cathedral before returning to the hotel. The ground underfoot is tarmac and pavement throughout and the course is described as flat. Participants meet at the hotel before the run, a bag drop is available on site, and the morning finishes with post-run refreshments and snacks. Entry is free and open to runners aged 18 or over.
Tower Bridge crossing
Borough Market
Millennium Bridge
St Paul's Cathedral
Riverside running along the Thames
Finish back at The Westin London City
Start / Finish
The Westin London City, 60 High Timber Street, London EC4V 3EJ. Participants are asked to meet at the hotel before the run
The Westin London City, 60 High Timber Street, London EC4V 3EJ, where post-run refreshments and snacks are served
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Getting There
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What you get
Free entry
Part of a wider programme of fitness and wellbeing events curated by experts
On the day
Bag drop
Food vendors
Before you enter
Other questions
The route is a flat, road-based 5 km loop along the River Thames. It crosses Tower Bridge, passes Borough Market, crosses the Millennium Bridge and runs around St Paul's Cathedral before heading back to the hotel.
Rise & Run is a recurring monthly activity held on the first Thursday of each month, as part of a wider programme of fitness and wellbeing events.
Yes, a bag drop is available on site at The Westin London City.
Registration is handled through the event's Eventbrite listing. Signing up in advance helps the organisers plan numbers for the social run and refreshments.
Runners return to The Westin London City for post-run refreshments and snacks with the rest of the group.
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Expected November 2027
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