Run London with a local

"Alan was a fantastic guide. He planned the ideal route — gave so much great information, checked constantly that the pace was OK, and I had a fantastic tour. It really set the tone for my 48 hours in London, and he gave me lots of great tips about what I could use my remaining time doing. Highly recommended."

"I loved running around London and hearing about all the history. I also appreciate that Alan went out of his way to take us to the new Banksy statue. It was a great tour and I will recommend it to all of my friends!"

"My running tour with Alan was one of the highlights of my trip to London! One of the best parts was probably running by the finish line for the London Marathon as it was taking place the same day. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a different way to see the city!"

"Unser Guide Alan hat uns auf dieser Tour das grüne London gezeigt. Es hat uns sehr gefallen. Er achtet darauf, dass es allen gut geht. Es gab viele Infos und Geschichten, die man so in keinem Reiseführer findet. Klare Empfehlung."

"Fantastic! Had the best time. Alan was an excellent guide. Would definitely do again next time in London."

"Great experience and second time running with Alan! It's wonderful to be able to run with someone who knows the city so well while visiting. Thank you Alan!!"

"Alan hat uns das grüne London gezeigt, viel Interessantes abseits der üblichen Touristenrouten. Er ist auf Wünsche eingegangen und hat darauf geachtet, dass wir uns wohl fühlen. Wir hatten einen tollen Lauf, vielen Dank!"

"Alan is just brilliant. The best running tour of a city I have ever done. The 10km route touched upon all the great landmarks. Alan was very knowledgeable. The run was well paced ensuring a good workout whilst enjoying everything London has to offer."

"Allen was a lovely guide. He was 10 minutes early and so were we. My daughter and I are both distance runners and he kept a nice clip, but he did say he was happy to accommodate all types of runners! Allen truly loves his city and has many interesting notes to share. He's amicable and felt like a friend in the city!"

"Very much enjoyed our running tour of London on a beautiful spring morning! Alan was a great running companion — friendly and knowledgeable and showed us plenty of sights along a lovely route. He pointed out the best photo ops too. Highly recommend to any individuals or small groups interested in running!"

"We completed a loop that took in many iconic sights, including Buckingham Palace, Green Park, Hyde Park, The Serpentine, Rotten Row, the pelicans, and even the Royal Albert Hall. Alan shared fascinating insights throughout the run. A brilliant way to kick off a day in London!"

"Alan and Urban Stride are fantastic! This is exactly the tour I have been looking for — a great run while learning so much about London in the process. And the photos are fantastic. Alan was such a nice and knowledgeable guy — a total Pro!"

"I enjoyed every minute of it. Alan is friendly, great conversationalist and pace; and also learned new things about London and its history. Definitely recommend!"

"Great run! Enjoyed the route and Alan was very friendly and informative. Just my husband and I and we ran 10km at a good pace for us. Highly recommend this tour. We even got lots of pictures before the crowds came out."

"The tour Alan gave us was fantastic. We were able to see Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, 10 Downing, Big Ben and more while experiencing a run in London."

"This was a great start to my time in London! It was so nice not to have to plan my own run route and the distance/pacing was all flexible. We got to see a lot and Allen was a great conversationalist!"

"Great experience, lovely to see London this way. Alan was very kind and easy to communicate with."

"The run was nice. Alan checked in with me often to see how I was feeling and he was knowledgeable about the area."

"Alan was a wonderful guide! He reached out in advance to understand your pacing and distance interest, and it was great conversation throughout! We did about a 6.5 mile loop and the time flew by! Highly recommend!"

"The guided running tour around the parks and palaces of Westminster and Hyde Park was brilliant. Alan was friendly, informative and an ideal running companion. Got to see so many of the landmarks of London while getting a morning training run. Perfect!"

"Alan was great and I would definitely recommend him to any runners looking for a good running partner with knowledge of the city and the city's history. He made the whole experience enjoyable and worry free."

"Alan was incredibly friendly and welcoming from the start. The route he chose was excellent, showcasing both famous landmarks and hidden spots I would never have found on my own... It was the highlight of my trip to London and comes highly recommended for anyone looking for a fun and active way to see the city!"

"The tour exceeded our expectations. Alan was very knowledgeable and friendly. He set a comfortable pace for us while showing us around London! Would highly recommend this tour for those who want to experience London in a fun and different way."

"Found this a brilliant way to see London while getting a run in. Alan was very knowledgeable of London and the route captured some of the iconic scenery and finished off with a coffee at the end. Always find it a pain planning running routes in cities and this is a brilliant way to get a run and a tour in. Another funny Irishman as well."