Here are just some of the exciting events coming to the borough.
8 February
Six months to the Beijing 2008 Opening Ceremony
6 April
Beijing Olympic Torch Relay
13 April
London Marathon - starting in Greenwich
16 to 20 June
Greenwich Cultural Olympiad and Sportathon
19 to 24 June
Greenwich and Docklands International Festival
6 July
Sporting Club Anniversaries:
- Royal Blackheath Golf Club (400 years)
- Blackheath Rugby Club (150 Years)
- Greenwich Yacht Club (100 years on 13 September)
2 to 3 August
Red Bull Air Race – hosted in Greenwich
8 August
The Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
24 Aug
Closing Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, including the 2012 hand-over – Peninsula Square, Greenwich
6 September
The Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Paralympic Games
17 September
Closing Ceremony of the 2008 Paralympic Games including the 2012 hand-over
5 October
Run to the Beat – half marathon around Greenwich Olympic venues
13 October
Six-day cycling event – new proposal for Greenwich as UK host
26 October
Round the World Airship Race – starting in Greenwich
Further information
For the latest events in the borough, check our events calendar.
Learn about Greenwich and the 2012 Games.
Pick up a sport - check out our sports directory.
5 February 2008