Cancer Research UK London Winter Run Releases Final Tickets For Record Year

January 7, 2026

1,500 Places Have Been Released For The UK’s Largest 10K As Event Nears Record-Breaking 26,000 Runners

London, UK (January 7, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ –  With demand continuing to surge for the 2026 Cancer Research UK London Winter Run, organisers have confirmed that more than 24,000 places have already been snapped up, leaving just 1,500 places (5%) remaining ahead of the final public release. Runners can now pre-register for their chance to secure one of the last remaining spots when entries go on sale on Wednesday 7 January 2026.

Runners are being urged to act quickly to secure one of the final event places ahead of the last remaining entries selling out. Already established as the UK’s largest 10K, the 2026 event is on track to welcome 26,000 runners, which would make this year’s edition the biggest London Winter Run to date. Taking place on Sunday 15 February 2026, the event will once again see thousands take on the legendary closed-road route through the heart of London, passing iconic landmarks including Trafalgar Square, St Paul’s Cathedral, and the Houses of Parliament, while raising vital funds for Cancer Research UK.

Participants can expect the full Cancer Research UK London Winter Run experience, from the Snow Blast-Off and dancing penguins to the iconic polar bears waiting at the finish line. Adding to the day’s celebrations, Olympic legend Eddie “the Eagle” Edwards will be on site to set runners off and join the festivities.

Post-race celebrations continue with the famous Penguin Party, where the event will continue to embrace the winter games with a live Curling experience. As participants and supporters celebrate their achievements, they can relax with live entertainment, including a performance from Oasiz, the UK’s leading Oasis tribute band.

With just 1,500 places remaining, runners are encouraged to register now to avoid missing out on what is shaping up to be a record-breaking year for the Cancer Research UK London Winter Run.

To learn more about the 2026 Cancer Research UK London Winter Run and to register for the chance to secure your place visit https://www.londonwinterrun.co.uk/

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About the Cancer Research UK London Winter Run

The Cancer Research UK London Winter Run challenges people to keep running through the winter by taking on a 10km run. Thousands of people fill the streets each year making their way past London’s most iconic landmarks where they brave the elements to raise vital funds to help beat cancer. The annual Cancer Research UK London Winter Run is organised by ASO UK, the UK’s leading mass participation events’ company.

About ASO.UK

Human Race (https://aso-uk.com/) is the UK’s leading mass participation events’ company, set up to own, promote, and deliver world class sports events. Part of Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.), owners of the Tour de France and the leader in the French running and sportive market, Human Race’s prestigious portfolio includes the Dragon Ride, the Cancer Research UK London Winter Run and the adidas Manchester Marathon. The company also specialises in delivering bespoke corporate events, working with businesses such as JLL.

Human Race’s events bring together an active community of people taking part in sporting events for reasons ranging from fitness, competition, charity, health, fun or to simply finish. The participants vary from nervous first timers of all ages through to World Champions. Collectively, the events raise millions of pounds for hundreds of charities each year.

For more information please visit: www.humanrace.co.uk

About Cancer Research UK  

• Cancer Research UK is the world’s leading cancer charity dedicated to saving lives through research, influence and information.
• Cancer Research UK’s pioneering work into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer has helped save millions of lives.
• Cancer Research UK has been at the heart of the progress that has already seen survival in the UK double in the last 50 years.
• Cancer Research UK supports research into the prevention and treatment of cancer through the work of over 4,000 scientists, doctors and nurses.
• Together with its partners and supporters, Cancer Research UK is working towards a world where people can live longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer.

For further information about Cancer Research UK’s work or to find out how to support the charity, please call 0300 123 1022 or visit www.cancerresearchuk.org.