Where to run and train in London

If you want more flexibility in where you train, here's a list of places close to UCL campuses that you might want to use. Some are free to use and others offer pay-as-you-go or season tickets.

Parliament Hill Fields Athletics Track

Location:  Parliament Hill, London NW3 2JP

Best for: UCL Main Campus (40 minutes tube)

Cost: £5.60

Link: Parliament Hill Fields Athletics Track

Regent's Park Running Track
This is a 385m cinder track

Location:  London NW1 4RU

Best For: UCL Main Campus (40 minute walk)

Cost: Free

Link: Regent's Park Running Track

London Marathon Community Track

Location: London E20 2ST

Best for: UCL East (5 minute walk)

Cost: £3.40

Link: London Marathon Community Track

Mile End Park Leisure Centre and Stadium

Location: Mile End Park Leisure Centre and Stadium, 190 Burdett Rd, London E3 4HL

Best for: UCL School of Management (35 minute walk/25 minute tube)

Cost: £5.30

Link: Mile End Park Leisure Centre and Stadium
The London Marathon Finsbury Park Athletics Track

Location: Track and Gym, Finsbury Park Athletics, London N4 1EE

Best for: UCL Main Campus (35 min tube)


Parkrun
This is a weekly, timed 5k event which takes place on Saturday mornings. You can sign up online to take part or volunteer.
Location:  Various

Best for: All campuses

Cost: Free - sign up online

Link: Parkrun