Britain's What's On Event Guide
London Winter Walk (Ultra Challenge)
London's No.1 Walking Challenge!
Fundraise for Charity, Self Fund, or meet halfway with Mixed Funding
Distances: Marathon, Half Mara, 10km, 5km
Date: 24th / 25th January 2026
A great event to mark the end of the festive season, and set the tone for a New Year wellbeing regime! There’s a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K + a Family Fun 5K on Sunday (accessible) – you choose. All routes start & finish at The Oval Cricket Ground, and take in highlights of the Thames, its historic bridges, and many of the Capital’s landmarks. Sign up as a team, or as an individual and families are welcome. There are rest stops with snacks & hot drinks, a special medal, and hot food at the finish!
Fundraise for Charity, Self Fund, or meet halfway with Mixed Funding
Distances: Marathon, Half Mara, 10km, 5km
Date: 24th / 25th January 2026
A great event to mark the end of the festive season, and set the tone for a New Year wellbeing regime! There’s a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K + a Family Fun 5K on Sunday (accessible) – you choose. All routes start & finish at The Oval Cricket Ground, and take in highlights of the Thames, its historic bridges, and many of the Capital’s landmarks. Sign up as a team, or as an individual and families are welcome. There are rest stops with snacks & hot drinks, a special medal, and hot food at the finish!
Saturday 24 January
The Oval, Cricket Ground, London SE11 5SS
LONDON WINTER WALK – 24–25 January 2026Walking Only Event | Start/Finish: The Oval Cricket Ground, London
Good train & tube links | Snacks, drinks, toilets, medics | Winter Walk Medal & Certificate | Hot food & drink at finish
DISTANCES & START TIMES
Marathon – The Oval Loop (26 miles / 42km)
Dates: Sat 24–25 January
Start Window: 8am–10am (Sat & Sun)
Half Marathon – East & West Loop (13 miles / 21km)
Dates: Sat 24–25 January
Start Times:
East Loop: Sat 9:00–10:30am, S
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