The Bridges Handicap Race is a traditional running race held in Westminster

Westminster

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, London

London

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 at 12:30 on the second Wednesday of every month. The race, often known as 'The Lensbury

Lensbury

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', is run over a course of 2.3 miles, and runners are given handicap times based on their last performance. The course begins and ends by Westminster Bridge

Westminster Bridge

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, in front of St. Thomas' Hospital on the Albert Embankment

Albert Embankment

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 and crosses Vauxhall Bridge

Vauxhall Bridge

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 and Lambeth Bridge

Lambeth Bridge

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The London Business Houses Bridges Relay is run on the same course annually.