Essential Tips for a Successful Event Week

Bundle up and get ready – event week is finally here! These tips will help you breeze through the final countdown, stay cool with your planning, and make the most of every moment leading up to the 10th anniversary edition of the Cancer Research UK London Winter Run.

 

READ THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY PARTICIPANT GUIDE

This handy guide is your go-to for everything you need to know ahead of the big day! From start times to bag drop info, it’s packed with essential details to ensure you’re ready to hit the ground running on Sunday so make sure you give it a good read here.

 

PLAN YOUR OUTFIT

It’s never too early to plan your event day look – and we love seeing them! Whether you’re going for a fancy dress masterpiece or a more sleek outfit, keep tagging us in your flat lays on socials using @winterrunseries and #WinterRun.

Don’t forget to layer up! The British weather is as unpredictable as a snowstorm, so bring warm layers. We’ll have a collection point near the start line where you can donate a pre loved jumper to Cancer Research UK.

 

MAP OUT YOUR 10K STRATEGY

For 22% of participants, this will be their first-ever running event – and we’re snow excited to have you with us! If you’re looking for tips on pacing yourself so you reach the finish with confidence, our friends at Runna have shared their top advice for pacing your 10k here.

 

PLAN YOUR TRAVEL ROUTE

Don’t leave your travel plans until the morning – plan ahead so you can enjoy a stress free start to your day. A relaxed arrival is much better than a frantic dash to the bag drop! Check our travel page for the latest info, and make sure you know your start time before you set off.

 

KEEP THE DONATIONS COMING – HELP US REACH £1 MILLION FOR CANCER RESEARCH UK

We’ve been blown away by the incredible fundraising so far – but let’s see if we can take it to the next level this year! We’ve set a bold target of raising £1 MILLION for Cancer Research UK as part of our 10th anniversary celebrations. Can you help us reach this milestone? You can make a donation here.

 

PICK A MEETING SPOT FOR LOVED ONES

We love seeing supporters out on the route cheering you on! If you’re bringing family and friends along, pick a spot in advance to reunite after you finish – the area will be busy. And why stop the celebrations there? Bring them along to our 10th Anniversary Après Party where Coldplay’s greatest hits will be performed live by The Coldplay Tribute, timeless classics from the Cancer Research UK Rock Choir, and cool down sessions led by Runna!

 

RELAX AND GET EXCITED – THE FINAL COUNTDOWN IS ON!

Finally, take a deep breath, put your feet up, and soak in the event week excitement – the big day is almost here! We can’t wait to see you on Sunday 23rd February for our BIGGEST edition yet. Need a little extra motivation ahead of Sunday? Check out our route preview video below!