The Saucony London 10k returns this Sunday with 20,000 runners set to take to the streets.

Passing by Big Ben, the London Eye and Trafalgar Square, the route will be bordered by thousands of spectators as the capital comes together to celebrate.

With Wimbledon in town and the men’s singles final after the race on 12 July, the city will be buzzing on one of British sports iconic summer weekends. Some participants will be chasing personal bests while others raise vital funds for charities close to their hearts, with over half a million raised in 2025.

Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of the Saucony London 10k’s race day.

Timings

Bag drop will open from 07:45 ahead of the race starting at 09:30. The first finisher is expected just half an hour later with the race cutoff at 12:15, with roads beginning to reopen at that stage.

The bag collection areas and event site will be closed from 13:00.

Location

The start line is located at Piccadilly, with runners given different routes to enter depending on their allotted start pen. It will finish at Whitehall. The bag drop and help desks are all housed at Waterloo Place.

The simplest way to reach the event is by taking the Tube to Charing Cross, Embankment, Victoria, St James’ Park or Westminster.

Driving or cycling isn’t advised, as road closures along the route begin from 05:00. These closures also affect Santander cycle docks on the route, which will be unavailable for the day.

Event volunteers and walking‑route signage will be on hand to help guide attendees on the day.

Bib collection

Race packs can be collected from the Saucony Store at 4 James Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 8BH. Collection is open Wednesday 8 July (12:00–19:00), Thursday 9 July (12:00–19:00), Friday 10 July (12:00–19:00) and Saturday 11 July (10:00–17:30).

Spectators

Organisers have designed a quick viewing loop for spectators to catch their runners at four separate spots, all within a minute’s walk of each other. Starting at the race’s 1k mark on Regent Street, the loop then heads to Trafalgar Square at 3k. The 7k mark, Embankment, provides beautiful Thames views before spectators can get set at the finish line to welcome their runners over the line.

Missed out on a place? Entries to the 2027 Saucony London 10K will open right after Sunday’s race wraps up. Register your interest now to ensure you don’t miss out.

For the full event day guide, visit: https://www.thelondon10k.com/