More than 17,000 runners will take part in the Vitality London 10,000 on Sunday, September 27, starting from The Mall at around 10am and finishing outside Buckingham Palace. The 10km road race, now in its 18th year, is one of the UK's most popular, with participants passing iconic landmarks including Nelson's Column, St Paul's Cathedral, and the Houses of Parliament.
Route and Event Highlights
The course begins on The Mall, proceeds through Admiralty Arch, down the Strand, past St Paul's Cathedral, and towards the Houses of Parliament. It then loops around the edge of St James's Park before the final stretch to Buckingham Palace. Since the race's inception in 2008, notable athletes such as Mo Farah, Eilish McColgan, and David Weir have set records on this course.
After finishing, runners and spectators can enjoy the Vitality Wellness Festival in Green Park, featuring yoga sessions, kids' crafts, boxing workshops, on-site masseurs, and other activities. Live music and DJs will entertain crowds along the route throughout the event.
Public Transport and Road Closures
Organisers encourage runners to use public transport to reach the start line. The nearest London Underground stations include Piccadilly Circus (11-minute walk), Green Park (13 minutes), Embankment (15 minutes), Westminster (15 minutes), and Hyde Park Corner (20 minutes).
Road closures will be in place in Central London from Friday to Sunday to facilitate course setup and dismantling, affecting the City of Westminster, City of London, and parts of Camden. From 4am Friday to 10pm Sunday, closures will apply to Birdcage Walk, Constitution Hill, Horse Guards Road, Link Road, Marlborough Road, Spur Road, and The Mall. On Sunday from 7am to 1.30pm, additional closures will affect Aldwych, Bartholomew Lane, Buckingham Gate, Cannon Street, Chancery Lane, Cheapside, Duncannon Street, Fetter Lane, Fleet Street (between Fetter Lane and Strand), Great George Street, Gresham Street, Holborn, Holborn Viaduct, King Street, Lothbury, New Change, New Fetter Lane, Newgate Street, Queen Victoria Street, Strand, Threadneedle Street, Trafalgar Square, and Whitehall.
Resident Access and 2027 Entries
On Sunday, residents encircled by closures on Chancery Lane, Holborn, and New Fetter Lane can exit via Southampton Buildings to Holborn eastbound carriageway, or Furnival Street to Brooke Street or Holborn eastbound carriageway. Residents on St Andrew Street, Shoe Lane, and surrounding areas can use Shoe Lane and Charterhouse Street. Those in Little Britain and Bartholomew Close can access via the Rotunda (Museum of London).
The Vitality Westminster Mile, a series of family-friendly fun runs, will take place on closed roads around St James's Park on Saturday. Entries for the 2027 London 10,000 open on Sunday, September 27. Runners must be at least 15 years old on event day, and entries are non-transferable once purchased.
