Course & Elevation
Starting at Tower Bridge, the iconic route follows the Thames Path westward through central London's most famous landmarks. Runners pass Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, and cross Millennium Bridge before finishing near Tower Bridge again in a stunning riverside setting.
Course Facts
Distance 21.0975 km
Elevation Gain 85 m
Surface road
Profile Flat
Weather
Typical climate for the race month — an estimate, not a forecast or a race-day record
13°C
Temperature
65%
Humidity
40%
Rain Chance
Spring weather with mild temperatures and occasional rain. Runners should expect cool conditions but generally pleasant running weather typical of London in April.
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