Going Round In Circles

Going Round in Circles

Going Round in Circles is a Circle Line running challenge organised by Go Beyond Events that covers all 27 stations on the London Circle Line. The event starts and finishes at Gails Bakery, 3 Canalside Walk, Paddington, London, W2 1LA, where entrants collect their race number and a GPS tracker.

Entrants can enter as an individual or as a two-person relay team. Teams use a daily travel card for train travel between relay swap points while the other team member runs; the tracker is used as the relay baton. The route can be run clockwise or anticlockwise, chosen on the day. Participants must take a selfie at each of the 27 stations as proof of visit; these photos can be checked at the finish.

The course is not waymarked and requires navigation. Organisers provide an indicative route via the tracker and a sheet with what3words locations for each station. There are no formal checkpoints; local shops are available for food and drink, and participants can use the tube to return to the start if needed.

All finishers receive a Circle Line Challenge medal and can purchase cake and coffee at the bakery. The event uses Geo Tracks GPS trackers with live tracking, position updates every 10 seconds, about 5 metres accuracy, and batteries that last up to 70 hours. The race has a four hour cut-off. Age limits apply: solo entrants must be at least 17 years old; relay entrants may be 15 or older. Baggage storage at the bakery is limited and left at the entrant's risk. Mandatory kit includes a fully charged mobile phone, a power bank, at least 1 litre of water, a waterproof jacket, and a long-sleeved base layer or fleece top.

Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

• Distance between stations: 0.2 miles to 1.2 miles.
• Approximate total distance: around 16 miles.

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