Run South London, the brand-new closed-road half marathon delivered by The Great Run Company and Merton Council, will debut on Sunday 14 March 2027.
The route for Run South London will take participants on an unforgettable 13.1-mile journey through one of the world’s most famous sporting destinations – running alongside the home of The Wimbledon Tennis Championships, through Wimbledon Common and Wimbledon Village, and past some of south-west London’s best green spaces and neighbourhoods.
Starting and finishing in Morden Park, just a short walk from Morden Underground Station, runners will set off on closed roads and head north through Morden, South Wimbledon, Wimbledon Chase and Raynes Park, with local crowds bringing energy and support to the opening miles. The route then builds towards one of its biggest highlights: Wimbledon. Participants will race through the heart of Wimbledon town centre before circling Wimbledon Park and running alongside the All England Lawn Tennis Club – home of The Championships, Wimbledon, and one of the most famous sporting venues in the world. From there, the scenery changes dramatically as the course heads onto Wimbledon Common, one of London’s largest and best-loved open spaces (and home of the Wombles). Runners will pass the historic Wimbledon Windmill and experience the Common’s heathland and woodland before heading through the beautiful streets of Wimbledon Village.
The journey back south takes runners through more of Merton’s neighbourhoods, high streets and local landmarks, with Raynes Park providing another opportunity for crowds to line the route and help runners through the closing miles. Then it’s back towards Morden Park for the final push, where a festival atmosphere and finish-line celebrations await.
Paul Foster, Chief Executive of The Great Run Company, said: “Run South London is a route that showcases the very best of South London.
“We’ve created a course that combines iconic landmarks with local character, giving participants a unique opportunity to experience South London from a completely different perspective.
“Great events have the power to bring people together, celebrate communities and create lasting pride in place, and we’re excited to see Run South London do exactly that when it makes its debut next March.”
Councillor Caroline Cooper-Marbiah, Cabinet Member for Culture, Sport and Heritage, said: “Run South London is going to be a fantastic showcase for Merton and everything that makes our borough such a brilliant place to live, visit and enjoy sport.
“As London’s Borough of Sport, we want the whole borough to get behind Run South London, whether that’s taking on the challenge, supporting local businesses or coming out to cheer the runners on.
“On 14 March, Merton will be showing London what a true Borough of Sport looks like, and I can’t wait to see our streets come alive.”
Entries are open: secure your place at runsouthlondon.com.
