Since the first Cancer Research UK London Winter Run in 2015, London has transformed in many ways, both big and small. Let’s revisit some highlights that have shaped the city over the past decade.

CONTACTLESS EVERYTHING (2016)
Since the launch of contactless payments on all TfL services, tapping cards and phones has become second nature. Cash? What’s that again?

SKYLINE EVOLUTION
The Shard was still the new kid on the block back in 2015, but now glass giants like The Scalpel (2018) and 22 Bishopsgate (2020) have joined the party.

GOING GREEN
Electric scooters began their UK trial in 2021, new bike lanes expanded throughout the city, and plant-based menus gained popularity after the rise of Veganuary in 2019. Going green had never looked so good!

HYBRID WORK CULTURE (2020)
Post-2020, London’s office towers have been a little quieter, thanks to the rise of home offices, co-working spaces, and video calls becoming the norm.

THE ELIZABETH LINE FINALLY ARRIVED (2022)
After what felt like an endless wait, the Elizabeth Line finally opened in 2022, offering Londoners a sparkling new way to navigate the city.

WIFI ON THE TUBE (2017)
Remember when you had to wait for a signal? Since 2017, select Underground stations and parts of the network have been equipped with WiFi, making it easier for commuters to stay connected, even underground.

SKY POOL SPLASH (2021)
London made waves with the world’s first floating “Sky Pool” at Embassy Gardens. Not for the faint-hearted—swimming between two buildings 36 floors up.

NEW MAYOR IN TOWN (2016)
In 2016, Sadiq Khan became London’s first Muslim mayor, bringing a fresh perspective to the Mayors Office.

BIG BEN’S MAKEOVER
The iconic Big Ben went through a major four-year restoration starting in 2017. Covered in scaffolding for what felt like forever, it finally revealed its fresh new look in 2021—just in time to ring in the New Year!

A NEW KING (2022)
After Queen Elizabeth II’s historic 70-year reign, London embraced a major shift in 2022 with the ascension of King Charles III. From royal parades to coronation prep, the city has embraced its new monarch with renewed pageantry.

As London continues to evolve, one constant remains: the spirit of community and resilience embodied by events like the Cancer Research UK London Winter Run. Here’s to another decade of running through this ever-changing city.