The ‘Happiest 5K on the planet’ discovered the places that makes Londoners smile
By Team EtchRock in All,Challenges,EtchRock,Running
The Color Run Presented by Skittles teamed up with local bloggers from across the nation to locate the happiest places in every city of its 2016 UK tour. Known as the ‘Happiest 5K on the Planet’, the event celebrates health and happiness through dazzling displays of colour, and will be returning to London’s Wembley Park on Sunday 12th June 2016.
Yesterday, on Sunday, 20th March, was International Day of Happiness; a globally recognised and celebrated day. With abundant options of happy hideouts in London, these carefully selected spots would make for the perfect fun-filled day of activity…
Alexandra Palace, dubbed ‘The People’s Palace’ has something on offer for every Londoner. Located between Muswell Hill and Wood Green, this venue boasts some of the most breath-taking panoramic views that the capital city has to offer. For any avid runners looking for a new running route, its expansive and impressive views and will make for the perfect Instagram post!
Home to one of the biggest beer gardens in London, The Duke of Edinburgh pub in Brixton is the perfect location to spend a relaxing afternoon. From the outside, you’d never know this place was home to such an impressive outdoor space. Make sure to try the BBQ food, and for all football fans, stop by on game day to soak up the fun and lively atmosphere.
Take a stroll down Southbank and soak up the different colours and lights as the sun sets over some of London’s most iconic landmarks. With no shortage of restaurants, cafes and bars, plus theatres and galleries, this iconic area of London is the perfect spot for any out of town visitors.
The Big Easy has branches in Chelsea and Covent Garden and is an essential for all London meat lovers. Pay it a visit on steak and lobster night, but make sure you turn up hungry; they definitely don’t hold back on portion size! Ideal for big groups, this hangout, is lively and loud, with a buzzing atmosphere, and won’t fail to put a smile on your face.
Located in the heart of Soho, Ain’t Nothin’ But Blues Bar proves that good things come in small sizes! London’s original blues bar offers live blues music seven days of the week; make sure you come ready to get your dancing shoes on!
The Color Run Presented by Skittles at London’s Wembley Park takes place on Sunday 12th June 2016 at 3pm. Event entries are priced from £25, with individual entries, group entries or the option to purchase an exclusive premium ticket. Participants should visit www.TheColorRun.co.uk to enter the happiest 5k around now.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 10: Runners celebrate in the Festival Area after The Color Run presented by Dulux on October 10, 2015 in Brighton, England. The Color Run took place at Brighton’s Madeira Drive on 10th October 2015, known as the ‘Happiest 5k on the Planet’, thousands of ‘Color Runners’ were covered in coloured powder as they ran the 5km course. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images for Color Run)
The original colour running event teamed up with London based health and fitness blogger @GymbagsGladrags to help determine the happiest places in London. For further health and fitness tips, visit Cantaras site, http://gymbagsandgladrags.com/.
More information can be found on The Color Run UK Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TheColorRunUK, on twitter by following @TheColorRunUK and on Instagram with @TheColorRunGBR.
Join in the chat using #ColourMeHappy and #Happiest5k and keep sharing your happiest places in London!
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