Going Round In Circles
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Going Round in Circles : event summary
Going Round in Circles is a navigation-based running event on the London Circle Line. The course covers all 27 original Circle Line stations in central London and the total running distance is around 16 miles, depending on the route chosen. Distances between stations vary and are short, typically between 0.2 miles and 1.2 miles.
Entrants may enter individually or as a two-person relay team. The event starts and finishes at Gails Bakery next to Paddington Station where runners collect their race number and a GPS tracker. The course is not marked and requires participants to navigate between stations using an indicative route and a sheet of what3words locations. Runners must take a selfie at each station as proof of visit; photos can be checked at the finish.
A lightweight Geo Tracks GPS tracker is provided for real-time tracking and basic navigation during the event. The organiser uploads tracker positions to a live map and batteries last for multiple hours. There are no formal checkpoints or aid stations; shops are available along the route. The cut-off time for the event is four hours.
All finishers receive a Circle Line Challenge medal. Mandatory kit includes a fully charged mobile phone, a power bank, at least one litre of water, a waterproof jacket, and a long-sleeved base layer or fleece. Space is limited at the bakery for baggage left at participants own risk. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
