"The event is a collab between Merton Council and the Great Run Company, who're the people behind the Great North Run, the biggest half marathon in the world. The GNR welcomes 600,000 elite runners and fun-seeking joggers to Newcastle and South Shields every year, but Merton's new race won't be quite that big. It will welcome 9,000 runners in its first iteration."
"There could be cause for local businesses to celebrate too, as organisers reckon the upcoming event will boost the borough's local economy by an impressive £1.7 million. Merton Council's plans for the race still need to be approved by the council cabinet later this month. If and when they get the green light, the event's official name, registration details and cha"
South London currently has relatively few large running events despite a visible running culture. East London already hosts multiple popular races, including a sold-out Hackney half and a new Shoreditch event. Merton Council and the Great Run Company will stage a 13.1-mile half marathon in spring 2027, with an expected first-field of 9,000 runners. The closed-road route will pass Wimbledon Village, the Wimbledon Championships site, Morden, Mitcham and several local parks. Organisers estimate a £1.7 million boost to the borough's economy. Final approval and race details await council cabinet sign-off.
Read at Time Out London
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