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Running · 10Ks
Cancer Research UK London Winter Run 2027
- Race day
- Sunday, 21 February 2027
- Location
- Central London, UK
- Distance
- 6.21 mi / 10.0 km
Cancer Research UK London Winter Run: 21 February 2027, 6.21 miles, from Central London — closed roads. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Cancer Research UK London Winter Run Race Timeline
164 days to go
More than 42 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before 10K-specific training ramps up.
Cancer Research UK London Winter Run 2027: quick answers
When is Cancer Research UK London Winter Run 2027?
Cancer Research UK London Winter Run 2027 takes place on Sunday, 21 February 2027.
Where does Cancer Research UK London Winter Run start?
Cancer Research UK London Winter Run starts at Central London — closed roads. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Cancer Research UK London Winter Run?
Cancer Research UK London Winter Run is 6.21 miles (10km).
How much does Cancer Research UK London Winter Run cost to enter?
Entry through the official site. Places go quickly — entries have previously paused and reopened in September.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 21 February 2027
- Distance
- 6.21 miles / 10.0km
- Location
- Central London, UK
- Start Point
- Central London — closed roads
- Surface
- Closed road
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, start time, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
Entry through the official site. Places go quickly — entries have previously paused and reopened in September.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Cancer Research UK.
Cancer Research UK London Winter Run Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
Cancer Research UK London Winter Run Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Central London — closed roads. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Cancer Research UK London Winter Run flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: closed road.
Cancer Research UK London Winter Run Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Central London — closed roads
Start line.
Where Cancer Research UK London Winter Run starts and finishes
Cancer Research UK London Winter Run starts at Central London — closed roads. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.
Full Cancer Research UK London Winter Run Route Breakdown
A February 10K on closed central London roads, raising money for Cancer Research UK. One of the few big-city races in the depths of winter.
Cancer Research UK London Winter Run Pace Calculator & Splits
Cancer Research UK London Winter Run Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
38:39
Average pace / km
24:01
Cancer Research UK London Winter Run Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 28:59 | 18:01 | 1:30:03 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 31:24 | 19:31 | 1:37:34 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 33:49 | 21:01 | 1:45:04 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 36:14 | 22:31 | 1:52:34 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 38:39 | 24:01 | 2:00:04 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 41:04 | 25:31 | 2:07:35 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 43:29 | 27:01 | 2:15:05 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 45:54 | 28:31 | 2:22:35 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 48:19 | 30:01 | 2:30:05 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 53:08 | 33:01 | 2:45:06 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 57:58 | 36:01 | 3:00:06 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 1:02:48 | 39:01 | 3:15:07 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 1:07:38 | 42:02 | 3:30:08 | 7:00:00 |
Cancer Research UK London Winter Run Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Cancer Research UK London Winter Run finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Cancer Research UK London Winter Run finish
52:05
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
Got your target time? Save it to your profile.
Tag Cancer Research UK London Winter Run, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneyCancer Research UK London Winter Run Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching Central London — closed roads
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Cancer Research UK London Winter Run
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 10K, whether it's your first or you're chasing a PB. Consistency and a weekly speed or threshold session matter more here than sheer mileage.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Ease off mileage in the final week, keeping a couple of short, sharp race-pace efforts to stay fresh. Arrive at Central London — closed roads fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
10K Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A normal diet is fine. There is no need to carb-load for a race of this length.
Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.
No on-course fuel is needed at this distance for most runners — water stations are the usual provision.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Cancer Research UK London Winter Run Charity Places 2027
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running Cancer Research UK London Winter Run for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Cancer Research UK London Winter Run fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusCancer Research UK London Winter Run Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Cancer Research UK London Winter Run site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.