Midnight Runners Reverse London Marathon

London's most underground marathon-week tradition — nohtaraM nodnoL — flips the official course on its head. The crew sets off from the finish at 3:00am and covers 26.2 miles in reverse through sleeping streets and floodlit landmarks, hitting Blackheath around sunrise. A half-marathon option joins at Tower Bridge at 5:15am for anyone wanting the 'extra miles' without the full distance. Group breakfast at the Gate Clock in Greenwich afterwards.

Good to know

• Unsupported — no road closures, aid stations, or medals. Carry water, nutrition, and hi-vis/lights
• Full marathon meet: 3:00am at Café at Storey's Gate (SE corner of St James's Park)
• Half marathon meet: 5:15am at The Raven, Tower Bridge
• Breakfast after at the Gate Clock, Greenwich
• Follow the WhatsApp chat (linked on Heylo) for day-of updates