Co-led by Cory Malcolm-Wharton (aka @bitbeefy on Twitter) and Ellie Wood, RDC West has inspired novices to run all sorts of races – from local comps in Peckham to cross-country 10 milers out of town (like Dorking?) – and last Saturday, they debuted RDC Mission Imposssible, their first citywide treasure hunt for “runners, walkers and joggers”.

Trafalgar Square

We started from The Water Poet in Spitalfields and the challenge was to get to 50 known landmark in 3 hours with a team of up to 4 people. Oysters weren’t allowed and all team members needed to be in the snap holding up an RDC sign while a member of the public took the photo (word of advice: never ask a pensioner to take your photo with an iPhone – it ain’t happening!)

Buckingham Palace

We were completely knackered by the end of it, having ticked off 34 out of 50 landmarks (and clocked over 13 miles, nearly the distance of a half-marathon!) – but it was such a brilliant day. We got to explore the capital, there were medals, t-shirts and goodie bags for everyone, the deserving winners won a great trophy and it was novel way to spend a Saturday with likeminded people who understand that running can be a very cool (and fun!) thing to do. Now on to the next mission!

To keep up with the Run Dem Crew, visit www.rundemcrew.com

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Imagine the biggest treasure hunt you were ever involved in as a child. Now multiply that by a hundred. No, maybe a thousand. Basically, just imagine a really big treasure hunt. You got that? Good.

On July 23rd, the Sing London festival are hosting just that throughout East London, as part of the London 2012 Open Weekend. There are three different routes to choose from and the prize at the end – if you can locate it – is a rather spiffing party involving gourmet food, cocktails, swing dancing and cookery lessons from Jamie’s Ministry of Food. The party, as well as the treasure hunt itself, is – rather joyously – free of charge.

Of course, even if you don’t find the party, it’s sure to prove an enjoyable experience nonetheless attempting to solve the clues as you take taste tests, interact with strangers, encounter actors in disguise and decode messages hidden in flowerbeds – and do all sorts madly wonderful stuff in the name of good times and camaraderie.  (Words: Aoife Moriarty)

For more information and to register to take past in this event, go to: www.searchpartylondon.org

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