London's Biggest Upcoming Sporting Events

The Head of the River Race
WHEN: Sat 29th Mar 2014
WHERE: Along the river from Mortlake to Putney
The Head of the River Race is rowed annually in March from Mortlake to Putney on the Tideway in London. Over 400 crews of eights take part, making it one of the highest participation events in London.

Oxford & Cambridge Boat Race (160th)
WHEN: Sun 6th Apr 2014
WHERE: River Thames between Mortlake and Putney
The world famous sporting event between Oxford and Cambridge was first held in 1829. The 4¼ mile Thames course from Putney to Mortlake is over three times as long as the Olympic course. Enjoy the festival atmosphere of the Boat Race by watching for free from one of the many vantage points along the course. You should be able to find a place to watch on either side of the river along the full length of the course, but particular areas to note are: Putney Bridge, Putney Embankment and Bishops Park (at the start); Hammersmith and Barnes (mid-course); Dukes Meadows and Chiswick Bridge (at the finish).

Charity 5K River Run - Paternoster Square
WHEN: Wed 9th Apr 2014
WHERE: Orchid Blue River Run, Paternoster Square
Join Orchid’s 5k River Run in central London in support of Male Cancer Awareness Week (7th – 13th April 2014). The UK’s leading male cancer charity Orchid will be holding a 5k River Run to raise awareness for the 43,000 men diagnosed each year with a male specific cancer. So whether it’s a cause close to your heart or you’re simply looking for a new challenge, why not sign up and join the fun!

Virgin Money London Marathon
WHEN: Sun 13th Apr 2014
WHERE: Blackheath Park/ Greenwich Common to The Mall
The UK's most famous road race returns for 2014 promising to beat even last year's amazing event! Crowds of half a million line the 26.2 mile course offering shouts of encouragement and congratulations. Pubs on the route link up with charities to provide their own entertainment for spectators and runners alike. The festival atmosphere is added to by an array of bands and street entertainers.

Livability's Bunny Bustle
WHEN: Sat 26th Apr 2014
WHERE: Clapham Common
Join Livability’s team Easter Bunnies for a fantastic 2K family fun run in London’s Clapham Common. This unique event is perfect for families and welcomes all ages and abilities, and we would love for you to join us at whatever pace you choose. To add more fun to the challenge, your registration fee includes a plush bunny rabbit eyemask to wear during the race – which you of course get to keep! So not only will you be helping to raise vital funds for Livability.

Nike - We Own The Night
WHEN: Sat 10th May 2014
WHERE: Victoria Park, Grove Road, Bow
Nike is inspiring thousands of women across Europe to challenge their comfort zones like never before with ‘We Own The Night’ (WOTN) – the ultimate after-hours 10K run. In May, women will together blaze through iconic European cities on routes filled with light, sound and the unexpected for a truly unique twilight running experience.

Royal Windsor Horse Show
WHEN: Wed 14th May 2014 to Sun 18th May 2014
WHERE: The Royal Mews Windsor Castle Windsor
The UK’s biggest outdoor horse show introduces new format and layout, and for the first time ever opens its doors to the public for free. Already the UK’s largest outdoor horse show, Royal Windsor is reintroducing International Dressage and Show Jumping to its schedule after a four year absence and has increased prize money to over quarter of a million pounds. What’s more, on the first day – which will be known as ‘Windsor Wednesday’ – the showground will throw open its gates to all visitors completely free of charge.

Run Wembley
WHEN: Sun 18th May 2014
WHERE: Wembley & Sudbury - Tennis and Squash Club, Sylvester Road, Wembley
Run Wembley is a flat, safe, timed run on a multi-terrain course through Wembley, the home of sport. If you take part, you will get loads for support from the experts at Sudbury Court Running Club, including friendly weekly training runs and advice on training, health, nutrition and running in a weekly email bulletin. And if you prefer to run alone, you'll be provided with a special training playlist on Spotify, full of power anthems to keep you going.

Charity walk from London to Brighton
WHEN: Sat 24th May 2014 to Sun 25th May 2014
WHERE: Old Deer Park, Richmond
London to Brighton 100k Challenge 2014 in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Starting in Richmond on the banks of the Thames, this signed and marshalled route along footpaths, bridleways and national trails, traverses the North and South Downs through the night before arriving in Brighton to celebrate your incredible achievement.

Mass participation Fitness Class
WHEN: Sat 31st May 2014
WHERE: Alexandra Palace
BIG BURN is a new mass participation fitness event that offers a spectacular festival atmosphere with 1,500 people working out together.
Darcey Bussell, Josie Gibson an other celebrities will be taking centre stage and leading sessions to help you get in shape for the summer! Get your tickets now!

Charity Triathlon - Triathlon Pink UK Crystal Palace 2014 with Breakthrough Breast Cancer
WHEN: Sun 1st Jun 2014
WHERE: Crystal Palace National Sports Centre
Triathlon Pink is for women of all ages and fitness levels and, most of all, it's good fun. Brand new to the UK for 2014, these triathlons are a perfect chance to enhance your lifestyle by increasing the amount and type of exercise you do. Using swimming pools means no wetsuits are required, and the triathlons can be completed by anyone, without the need to train for a long time.

The Enormous Elephant Run
WHEN: Sat 7th Jun 2014
WHERE: Wimbldedon Common
Join The Enormous Elephant Run and take part in a fun run with a difference! Walk, jog or walk your way around Wimbledon Common, London UK dressed as an elephant to help protect the iconic species. Choose between 5 and 10K, registration costs £32-35 per person and includes your elephant suit and the chance to help us set a Guinness World Record. All funds raised will benefit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.

The British 10k London Run
WHEN: Sun 13th Jul 2014
WHERE: Wellington Arch, Hyde Park
Join this exhilarating race and help fund research to save lives for Kidney Research UK! The route takes you through some of London's best known and most historic streets. The 10K route starts from the statuesque Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner bypassing London's most iconic landmarks including Trafalgar Square, St Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge and on to the finish lone along Whitehall.

Charity Streak For Tigers
WHEN: Thu 14th Aug 2014
WHERE: ZSL London Zoo, Regent's Park
Did you know a group of tigers is called a streak? Back by popular demand, ZSL London Zoo is hosting a unique event on the evening on Thursday 14th August. They are looking for supporters to strip off and bare all for Tigers and streak around ZSL London Zoo!


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