The route has been revealed for a brand new half marathon in south London, with participants set to run alongside the All England Club next March.
Run South London, delivered by The Great Run Company and Merton Council, will make its debut on Sunday 14 March.
The 13.1-mile route will start and finish at Morden Park, taking runners around the commons and surrounding areas.
Its landmark moment will see runners pass one of the world’s most recognisable sporting venues.
A spokesperson for The Great Run Company said: “It reflects the wider aim of combining internationally recognised sporting heritage with the character of the borough’s local streets and communities.”
The 2026 Wimbledon Championships set record attendances with more than half a million guests travelling down to SW19.
Run South London will bring another major sporting event to the area, while also taking participants beyond the All England Club and into the wider community.
Runners will experience Wimbledon Park, Wimbledon Common and the local neighbourhoods including Morden and Raynes Park.
The spokesperson added: “That combination of iconic sport, green space and community support is what we believe will make the route memorable and unique.
“We aim to bring communities together, encourage more people to become active and create a genuine sense of local pride. We also hope the event will support high streets, cafés, shops, hotels and other local businesses.
“Our ambition is to establish Run South London as a flagship event for South London and one of the standout dates in the capital’s running calendar.
“Over time, we want to create an event with a strong local identity and a lasting positive impact.
“We want people across South London to feel that this is their event and to be proud to see it return year after year, while attracting runners from across London, the UK and eventually around the world to experience everything that makes South London special.”
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