👍 Official Account 🔬 For Cancer Research UK 📅 23 February 2025 🚧 Roads closed exclusively 🏅 Amazing medal for all 🏃 Over 21,000 runners of all abilities
We’re underway! 🏃 🏃 Runners head off next to the world-famous Trafalgar Square and are now swarming the Strand.
With 18,000 people to get going it takes 10 different starts to ensure everybody has enough space to enjoy themselves! 👟
#WinterRun
A special shoutout to all the supporters who came out to cheer on the runners on Sunday's
#WinterRun
! 🤼
Your energy and enthusiasm was contagious! We can't wait to see you again next year!
Good morning from the 2024 Cancer Research UK London Winter Run ❄️
Final preparations are underway & we cannot wait to welcome 22,000 of you shortly. Who’s ready to conquer the cold?
Give a shout out to somebody you know taking part today in the comments…
#winterrun
@cr_uk
👏 A round of applause for our incredible volunteers 👏
Yesterday hundreds of people gave up their time to store bags, party as penguins, hand out medals, and so much more. Events like this would not be possible without their dedication. Thank you 💙
#WinterRun
What. A. Day! 🐧 A huge thank you to all of you who have been part of the most enjoyable Cancer Research UK London Winter Run to date.
Find a quick roundup on our site ⬇️
#WinterRun
🔥 One week ago, London was alive with the energy of the
#WinterRun
! 🔥
Thanks to our amazing runners, volunteers, and supporters for making it a day to remember 👏
The 2024 Cancer Research UK London Winter Run 10K has begun! Starts will continue over the next hour as 22,000 people look to conquer the cold…
Share your experience throughout the day using
@cr_uk
and
#WinterRun
Thousands of runners are crossing the start line, ready to conquer the cold!❄️
Let us know if you're completing the 10K challenge virtually 👇
#WinterRun
How incredible were the live acts on the route today 🧡💛💙🧡💛💙
A huge thank you to all our runners and volunteers for making the
#LondonSummerRun
very special
Thank you and congratulations to our sensational runners and volunteers for all their efforts today!
We’ve just released a limited number of reduced price places for the next
#WinterRun
, with discounts if you run with a friend 💕
UNBELIEVEABLE! You've just hit £7️⃣0⃣0⃣,0⃣0⃣0⃣ for
@cr_uk
That amount is truly incredible. A massive thank you for absolutey everybody connected to
#WinterRun
. You've done something truly special
What a day! Lots of happy faces on and off the
#WinterRun
course.
So far you’ve raised an incredible £633,294 for Cancer Research UK. Make a donation or share your page here:
TODAY is the BIG DAY and together we've managed to raise over £400,000 for Cancer Research UK - what an incredible achievement! ❄️❤️
Good luck to everyone running today. You are truly inspirational 🙌
#WinterRun
@CR_UK
#London
Good morning for the 2023 Cancer Research UK London Winter Run 🌅
As the sun rises over the capital, we are putting the final pieces together to welcome you.
Share your pics from today below or using
#WinterRun
.
Find key info + results on our website:
We’d love to see your pictures from today 📷 Share them in the comment below or on our website. We’ll be picking 5 to win a place for you or a friend in 2024…
#WinterRun
We have now raised over £470,000 for Cancer Research UK ❤️ A huge thank you to all our fundraisers, without YOU this wouldn’t have been possible!
You’ve conquered the cold, now is the time to collect those life-saving donations ❄️
#WinterRun
@CR_UK
Anyone else finding it slightly harder to walk down the stairs this morning?! 😬 You were absolutely INCREDIBLE yesterday! ❄️
#WinterRun
#London
#running
Our 10k heroes are starting to stream over the line here on Whitehall 🥇
Alongside their sparkling medal, some delicious
@vitacocoeu
and
@kindsnacksuk
are up for grabs.
The best reward of all though might be a free picture from our friends at
@hoka_eu
🤩
#WinterRun
An incredible 4,000 of you were running for Cancer Research UK today. Now is a crucial time for your fundraising – make sure you share your page with family & friends along with your best medal shots!
Many of you have already finished your 10k, congratulations! Others have until tomorrow night to finish due to the extreme weather. If you have finished feel free to share this image to show you are supporting
@CR_UK
!
#WinterRun
🔬 A HUGE fundraising total of £735,000 has now been raised for
@cr_uk
🧑🔬
Together we’re on track to raise a record-breaking amount. Now’s the time share your fundraising page, post your favourite pictures of the day, and get those donations in 💙
🔗
Our final heroes have crossed the line and London is returning to normal 🐧
A huge THANK YOU to everybody who has been part of this epic
#WinterRun
event:
⏱️ See Finish Times:
💗 Donate:
👟 2024 Info:
Our London event finishes right by Downing Street. We’re not sure if we’re officially having a party or a work event, but either way our polar bears will be waiting to celebrate with you!
#WinterRun
After months of planning, a myriad of different pieces will come together tomorrow ❄️
One of the most important aspects are the incredible team of hundreds of volunteers who are giving up their time to help, support and entertain you💙
Demand for the next
#WinterRun
has been huge! ❄️ Some options had SOLD OUT so we have released some extra capacity of our special launch offer.
Secure your place now: 🏃🏃
Ladies and gentlemen..
🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁
£6️0️0️,0️0️0️
Thanks to you this huge amount will be supporting the amazing work done by
@CR_UK
. You are the best!
#WinterRun
All of our finishers were absolute superstars yesterday, but some stood out from the crowd a little more than others 👀🐧
Tap to see some of our favourite
#WinterRun
outfits of the day...
Which costume stole the show for you?
We would like to thank
@HOKA
, and their parent company Deckers Europe Ltd for their amazing contribution! 👏
Deckers made a donation on behalf of every employee that entered the event, to Cancer Research UK to support their work.
#WinterRun
#HOKA
#FlyHumanFly
Ladies and gentlemen… 🥁🥁🥁
You have smashed the target of £500,000 for Cancer Research UK ❤️ Thank you all so much for these vital donations 🙏 Don’t let the fundraising stop, every penny counts!
#WinterRun
#London
@CR_UK
Today I completed the
@CR_UK
virtual 10k
@WinterRunUK
It was the first time I've managed a non stop 10k since I had a pulmonary embolism last year. It felt good to get back out there and push myself!
If you can donate, please visit my page
#winterrun
Merry Christmas from everyone at the Cancer Research UK London Winter Run! 🎄
In just 6 weeks time we'll be warmly welcoming you to the start line! 👟
#WinterRun
We are running a giveaway with our official training partner Runna 📢 Win a free Runna subscription and a pair of HOKA Rocket X 2’s to get you through those winter miles👟To enter:
Follow
@runna
& London Winter Run
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T&Cs ➡️
We've had an incredible
#WinterRun
day, but lots of planning now to be done for the
@CR_UK
London Summer Run on Sunday 5th September!
To celebrate the launch TODAY you can get two places for this epic event for just £62.
Are you ready to conquer the cold?! ☃️❄️
Keep tagging us in your best videos and photos using
#WinterRun
for a chance to feature on our LIVE UPDATES📸➡️
Crikey that was harder than anticipated
10k in a penguin onesie🐧
#WinterRun
challenge Done
Good Luck to those still doing their runs
All for a good cause in
@CR_UK
Thank you for all your support
Please donate if you can
#KeepRunningWill
@WinterRunUK
YESTERDAY - WHAT A DAY! 🙌
Do you have 5 minutes to spare? We would ❤️ your honest feedback about your experience yesterday to help us develop our event further! We are offering 5 people the opportunity to WIN a FREE entry into the 2023 event 🏆➡️
UPDATED 2023 MAP UNLOCKED….
🗺️ Awesome route remains the same
🎵 More live acts confirmed
🆕 Snowy Summit at halfway point*
🆕 HOKA Fly Zone
*no climbing involved 😌
Big news! 🎉❄️ We’re offering every runner a completely FREE 2022 finisher t-shirt to celebrate today’s success when they sign up to join us at the next Cancer Research UK London Winter Run!
Sign up before TOMORROW at 23:59 to secure this AMAZING deal ➡️
GET READY TO ROCK OUT ON ROUTE ❄️🎵🐧
Check out our amazing selection of LIVE acts on route ➡️
🎶 Listen to our official Spotify playlist which will be blasting out feel-good tunes around the route to keep you raring to run ���️
Lots of tired legs and full hearts this morning 🦵 💙 🦵
We need your help to make next time EVEN BETTER! When you have ten minutes, please let us know your thoughts on the 2023 👇
#WinterRun
Fresh off the finish line 🥇We chatted with
@joeldommett
to hear all about his
#WinterRun
experience on Sunday ❄️ Well done Joel 👏🏼
Hands up if you’re joining us next year 🙋
Good morning! You can follow all the chilly, magnficent action as runners attempt their
#WinterRun
10k this morning on our website:
❄️❄️🏃🏃❄️❄️
Good luck everyone!
Late night Saturday post to celebrate an incredible...
£400,000 for Cancer Research UK!!!
Thank you & well done to you all. Bring on next Sunday
#WinterRun
@CR_UK
OVER £800,000 RAISED FOR
@cr_uk
🤯
Together, we have achieved a record breaking year for fundraising and we've now smashed our 2024 target 💙
A HUGE thank you to everyone who has contributed! Let's keep going, there's still time to donate at 🔗
📢 EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!
We are so excited to unveil our 2022 Cancer Research UK London Winter Run medal 🏅
This medal is exclusive to our London event. General entries close SOON if you want to get your hands on one of these ❄️➡️
@CR_UK
🌞 MORE FUN REVEALED! 🌞
Ready to experience the Flamingo Flambouyance Frenzy? 🦩🦩🦩
Want to run through the Penguin Beach Party? 🏖️ 🐧
Feel like chilling out in our Paradise Island area 🏝️
Full details here...
REGISTRATION AVAILABLE MONDAY at 10AM!!
🚨 Attention all runners! 🚨
The deadline to register for the Cancer Research UK London Winter Run is fast approaching! If you want your event pack posted in time for the run, you need to register by MIDNIGHT MONDAY! 🏅
Sign up now! ⬇️
Link in bio 🔗
As the sun is out, and outdoor sport is back today, seems a good time to start sharing a few more details about our NEW 10k on Sunday 5th September.
🌴 👕 ☀️
Let's start with a sneaky 1st look at the brand new training t-shirt...
Event packs are starting to arrive! 📩 Most will be arriving this week for Sunday 5th Feb 🎽
International runners or participants needing a replacement number can visit our Event Pack Pick Up in London between 10am & 3pm the day before (Saturday 4th)
A week ago, thousands of runners took to the streets of London to conquer the cold by completing our spectacular winter 10K ❄️👟
Inspired by the challenge? We’re back in 2023! Sign up by 23:59 TOMORROW to secure your entry for a special reduced price ➡️
The Après Party has taken over Trafalgar Square. With some brilliant performances already, the celebration will continue through to 1PM 🎤
Performances include Planet ABBA, The Cancer Research UK Rock Choir, and regularly cool downs from the experts at Runna.
#WinterRun
@CR_UK
❄️ REVEALED ❄️
Here's the first look at the 2023 Cancer Research UK London Winter Run 10k medal. Will this be your 1st?
Every finisher on Sunday 5th February will receive one. 70% of places now gone, General Entries close soon
#WinterRun
The UK's most popular 10k is going digital! 🌟🌟
Keep active during the winter and earn rewards for running and fundraising. The best thing about it? It's FREE!
⬇️⬇️
#WinterRun
#ukrunchat
@CRUKChallengers
🥁🥁🥁 INTRODUCING THE ICONIC 2022 LONDON ROUTE!
🎵 Unmissable LIVE music
🚧 Closed road route past tons of landmarks
🏅 Awesome medal for finishing
🐧 Penguin party
👕 Earn rewards for completing your training
👉 And more…
@CR_UK
#Londonwinterrun
BIG NEWS! Your incredible fundraising just hit £400,000 for
@CR_UK
That amount could fund exciting research that’s training viruses to kill cancer cells, for nearly two years.
#WinterRun
📢 Your race packs have started being posted and may arrive with you anytime up until a week before the event 📫👀
Start times will be announced soon and will be based on the colour of your bib. You'll also receive an email a week before the event as a reminder of this 🏃⏰
If you've reached £25 in fundraising by this evening, your running bib for Sunday will be dispatched tomorrow and should be with you in good time for Sunday*!
#WinterRun
*Dependant on the efficiency of your local postal service
Great to see so many pictures of rewards and medals! If you've not already had yours lots going out in the post this week (you should have had an email previously with an estimated date of arrival)!
A big shoutout to everyone who joined us in cheering on the runners at Sundays
#WinterRun
🎉
Your energy and excitement helped make the day unforgettable and we can't wait to see you all again next year 🤩
We have now emailed each runner's individual start time and wave colour - here's a reminder of the wave colours and start times 🏃♀️🏃♂️
You can also find your start time by looking your name up on our start times list ⬇️
Your 2024 finisher medal is here 😍 Featuring a stunning snowflake and plenty of sparkles ❄️ Who's excited to pick theirs up at the finish line? 🖐️
Not signed up yet? Our general entries have been in high demand, you can secure your place here ➡️
What's better than a husky high-five or a penguin party to keep you motivated to reach that finish line? 🙌
There were plenty of frosty friends along the route last weekend... Who stole the show for you? 🐧🐻❄️
#WinterRun
Finished my
#WinterRun
by
@HumanRaceEvents
with my family. Special to have my kids holding up the finish line. With over 10,000 people running for
@CR_UK
it lovely to be part of something important and positive together. Well done everyone
Our team are at 8 Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5BY today (10am – 3pm), if you need to collect a pack and ask a question, then come and say hello 📍👋
#WinterRun
Once you've finished your 10k tomorrow, it's time to treat yourself!
Luckily
@CityWestminster
is one of the best places in the world to eat & drink. Here's just a few of them to get the ideas flowing....
#WinterRun
Any international runners, or runners needing a replacement race pack can visit our Event Pack Pick Up from 10am to 3pm on Saturday 4th!
The location of this is: 8 Northumberland Ave, London WC2N 5BY
#WinterRun
One week ago 😍 A huge thank you to all of the incredible runners, volunteers and supporters for making last Sunday one to remember 💙
What's up next in your running calendar?
#WinterRun
No London event this year but great effort by all involved & those taking part in the Virtual Winter Run 2021.
We Run for those who no longer can & as long as we still speak of them they are never truly gone...
#winterrun
#DerryLondonderry
#CancerResearchUk
Great to see so many of you completing a 10k already this weekend! Massive congratulations ❄️❄️
Whenever you choose to run you
#WinterRun
to share your journey, and we will be sharing as many as possible on our live coverage tomorrow