The New Balance Big Relay
The New Balance Big Relay is held on the same incredible 13.1-mile course as The Big Half and is split into four legs of around 5K each.
This means you can soak up the atmosphere of the half without having to go the full distance.
When: Sunday 7 September 2025
Terrain: Road - fast and flat
Elevation gain: 218 feet
As the course is divided into four legs, it’s perfect for participants of mixed abilities or anyone who isn’t able to run a full 13.1 miles – you just need to be able to cover approximately 5K.
Teams must be made up of four members who take on one leg each. Each team needs a captain, who must be at least 18 years old on Event Day. The rest of the team must be aged 15 or above on Event Day.
The four legs
Leg 1: Tower Bridge to Canary Wharf
Leg 2: Canary Wharf to Wapping
North Colonnade junction with Montgomery Street
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Leg 3: Wapping to Rotherhithe
Wapping High Street junction with Reardon Path
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Leg 4: Rotherhithe to Greenwich
Salter Road, between Brunel Road & Surrey Water
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What you get:
- Event photography
- Timed results
- BUXTON® Natural Mineral Water and Lucozade Sport
- Finisher’s T-shirt and medal (optional)
- Option to plant a tree with Trees Not Tees
- Free trial with Coopah, the Official Training App for The Big Half
- Tracking App
Facilities:
- Free bag drop
- Toilets, including accessible toilets
- Drinks Stations on the course, serving BUXTON® Natural Mineral Water and Lucozade Sport
- Course distance markers - mile and kilometre
- Pacers
- Free Festival Area in Greenwich Park where you can celebrate with family and friends
- Sensory Calm Space
- Parent and Child Space (for breastfeeding/pumping and entertaining young children)
- Multi Faith Prayer Space
- Sanitary products available