In the heart of a bustling “Super Sunday” of sport, the Saucony London 10k invigorated the streets of London on July 14th, 2024.
This sold-out event saw over 17,000 enthusiastic runners tackle some of the city’s most iconic landmarks.
Participants kicked off near Green Park, sprinting past historic sites like Westminster Bridge, the London Eye, Big Ben, and Trafalgar Square, finally finishing in Whitehall, close to the Prime Minister’s residence.
Unique to this event, the Saucony London 10k is the only closed-road run that takes participants down Regent Street, making it a truly special experience.
Among the sea of runners was former Team USA Olympian Jared Ward. Ward, who finished sixth in the 2016 Olympic marathon, joined the fray, participating in a thrilling three-way sprint finish.
Remarkably, the top three male finishers completed the race in under half an hour. Ward shared his excitement: “I loved it. Running through a city like London is rare, and it’s a beautiful tour of a beautiful city.
The fans were fantastic on this lovely British summer day. I love London, and running here with such a great fanbase is always a pleasure.”
British distance runner Anya Culling also impressed, crossing the finish line with a speedy time of 00:37:03.
This year’s event, the first with new headline partner Saucony, continued to deliver a vibrant atmosphere, with supporters, DJs, and live bands energizing runners along the route.
First Three Finishers – Female
- Aubrey Frentheway, 00:32:51
- Vanessa Fraser, 00:33:24
- Becky Briggs, 00:34:34
Top Three Finishers – Male
- Seyfu Jamaal, 00:29:41 (London Heathside)
- Jared Ward, 00:29:44 (former Team USA Olympian)
- Matthew Sharp, 00:29:47 (Ryde Harriers)
Antonio Ruiz Sotelo clinched the wheelchair race with a commendable time of 00:59:08.
Full results are available at results.sporthive.com.
This year’s Saucony London 10k saw over £400,000 raised for various charities, including Cancer Research UK, Great Ormond Street Hospital, Alzheimer’s Society, and Special Effect.
Ian Allerton, Director of Operations for event organizers Motiv Sports UK, praised the event: “Today’s race reaffirmed its status as a standout in the UK’s running calendar.
Congratulations to all runners, and thank you to everyone involved in making this event a success, helping raise money for our charity partners.”
Florian Sievers, Senior Marketing Director at Saucony, echoed the sentiment: “Saucony is proud to have been part of such a fantastic event. It’s amazing to see so many people take on London with us.”
For more information about the 2025 Saucony London 10k, visit thelondon10k.com.