London Landmarks Half Marathon 2027
See London from a different perspective on this lively 13.1-mile route, packed with iconic landmarks, live entertainment and plenty of surprises along the way.
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Dates
- Sunday 4 April 2027
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Registration fee
£25
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Fundraising target
£350
- Sign up today
Join #TeamWCRF and experience the capital like never before at the London Landmarks Half Marathon.
Starting outside Whitehall, you’ll race through the heart of the capital on a fast and flat course, taking in spectacular views along the River Thames and weaving through the historic streets of Westminster and the City.
With iconic sights including Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, The Shard and the London Eye, every mile offers something to keep you going – alongside the incredible energy of the crowds cheering you towards the finish line.
Best of all, by running for World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF), every step you take and every pound you raise will help fund vital cancer prevention and survival research.
Ready to take on 13.1 unforgettable miles? Sign up to the London Landmarks Half Marathon and run for WCRF.
Join #TeamWCRF and get:
• Fundraising tips and resources
• A personalised WCRF running vest
• Expert training and nutrition advice
• Dedicated support from the Fundraising team
• WCRF cheer squad on the event day
• The knowledge that you’re raising funds to help prevent cancer and save lives
Why does your support matter?
Around 40% of cancer cases in the UK could be prevented. With your support, we can continue working towards a future where fewer people develop cancer.
How are we making a difference?
From funding life-changing research to providing trusted health information, our work turns scientific evidence into action to prevent cancer and improve survival.
We’re here to help
Want to know more about any of our challenge events? Missed the sign-up date or thinking about taking part next year? Looking for some fundraising advice or support? Whatever your question, we’d love to hear from you.
Are more young people getting cancer?
You may have seen headlines about how the number of cancers diagnosed in people younger than 50 years old (early-onset cancers) are changing. And in many instances increasing over time.
New analysis by World Cancer Research Fund and The American institute for Cancer Research examined how ...cancer trends have changed between 2000/2001 and 2023 in the United States and England.
Head to the link in bio to read more about what the latest statistics mean.
✉️ Who doesn’t love POST DAY! ✉️
One of our youngest supporters, Emmy, has smashed her £150 fundraising target for our skipping challenge, which means she’s being rewarded with the ultimate prize. 🧢
Do you remember ever mastering this trick? 𓀪 Over 11,200 people a year die from breast cancer in the UK - that’s 30 people a day. Take on our skipping challenge so we can fund more research into it! BOUNCE over to our link in bio. #Exercise #Smiles #Charity
This month is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth! We never said our challenges would be easy. The countdown is on to consider our next one! If you raise £150, a pink beanie is yours... You'll also be supporting breast cancer research. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, and the ...second-most common cancer globally. Many women diagnosed with breast cancer are living with overweight or obesity, yet we don’t fully understand how this affects treatment outcomes or side effects. Our study at the @University of Southampton will find out more. #Diet #Exercise #Chemotherapy
Do you eat tofu, edamame beans or soy milk? 🫛
There have long remained questions, and indeed misconceptions, around the relationship between soy foods and cancer.
Recent research funded by WCRF suggests that exposure to soy foods during early-life may influence ...adult breast tissue composition.
Find out more at the link in bio 🔗
Thank you to everyone who has signed up for our skipping fundraising challenge! ➰
Our big tip is to use your wrists. Spin the rope with your wrists and forearms rather than making big circles with your entire arms. 🙌
We've created a tracker chart and celebration pictures... for when you reach peaks to encourage you to keep going! Download here: https://World-Cancer-Research-Fund.sync.giving/112-skips-a-day/faqs-resources#section-3
🤸 WE ARE CHEERING YOU ON. 🤸
Who’s feeling bouncy? Many of our supporters across the UK are taking part in a skipping challenge this #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth to help fund vital breast cancer research.
Breast cancer occurs when cells in the breasts become damaged and ...grow abnormally, forming a lump or thickening, known as a tumour. Our fundraisers are helping us support research at @Uni_Southampton on how body composition and nutrition affect women with breast cancer.
We'll be sharing many who are skipping on our feed and in our upcoming stories, so please do leave a like to cheer them on. 🎉
#Challenge #Gym #Illness
Being active has many benefits and helps to reduce your risk of cancer. 💪
Adults should aim to do 1 of the following:
1. At least 150 minutes a week (or 20–25 minutes a day) of moderate-intensity activity such as brisk walking.
2. 75 minutes a week (or 11 minutes a day) ...of vigorous-intensity activity such as jogging or a workout.
3. A combination of moderate and vigorous activities.
Skip to our good news. 😁
Since 2020, we’ve been funding a study which asks - is body weight a good enough way to decide how much chemotherapy someone should receive?
This is an observational study, simply setting out ways for this to be investigated in the future. This has ...now led onto a major, ambitious project at @Uni_Southampton, looking at the relationship between body composition and breast cancer treatment/recovery!
Each day we learn more. 😎
#Diet #Exercise #Chemotherapy
Being active has many benefits and helps to reduce your risk of cancer. 💪 Adults should aim to do 1 of the following: 1. At least 150 minutes a week (or 20–25 minutes a day) of moderate-intensity activity such as brisk walking. 2. 75 minutes a week (or 11 minutes a day) of vigorous-intensity... activity such as jogging or a workout. 3. A combination of moderate and vigorous activities. #Skipping #Outdoors #Immunotherapy
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