RunThrough Chase the Sun Battersea Park 5k & 10k - September
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Come out to one of London's most picturesque parks and chase the sun as it sets over Battersea Park. A perfect event for new and veteran runners to energise your Wednesday night. Come for the finisher's medal, flat course or the view of the setting sun reflected over Boating Lake.
5k, 10k and Group of 6 Booking
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Wed, 7 Sept 2022
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London, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Battersea Park, London SW11 4NJ, UK
Start times
Wed, 7 Sept 2022
5k:
7:00pm | 10k:
7:00pm | Group of 6 Booking:
7:00pm Races summary
Here's what races are available for RunThrough Chase the Sun Battersea Park 5k & 10k - September
5k
5km
2 Loops
£25.00
10k
10km
4 Loops
£25.00
Group of 6 Booking
0km
4 Loops
£20.00
Route information
The 10k and 5k courses will be entirely within the autumnal Battersea Park, taking runners on a route around the edge of the Boating Lake making for a scenic run while the sun is setting.
The paths are wide and flat, giving plenty of space for the runners, making this a stress-free experience.
Course marshals will help guide runners throughout the race and distances will be clearly marked.
- 5k - 2 laps
- 10k - 4 laps
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What's included
- Finisher's Medal
- Chip-timed results
- Marshalled course
- Refreshment station
- Aid station
- Bag drop
- Free official event photos
How to get there
Battersea Park, London SW11 4NJ, UK
Get full directionsBy Car
There is a paid car park open to the public.
By Train
Battersea Park Railway Station is a 10 minute walk away from the Bandstand and has frequent services from Victoria.
By Bus
Bus services run frequently from Vauxhall Railway Station to Battersea Park.
Event day logistics
19:00 10k & 5k start
*More information about race day specifics will be sent out to those registered.
Registration
The event village and registration will be located next to the Battersea Park Bandstand.
Please ensure you arrive in plenty of time in order to complete the registration process.
Race Pack
Race Packs must be collected on the day of the event, before the start of your race, from registration. Please be aware that you will not receive anything in the post.
Age Requirements
Runners for the 5k must be aged 11 or over and runners for the 10k must be aged 15 or over.
Bag Drop
There will be a secure area where bags can be left, though it is recommended that you bring as little baggage as possible. Your bag tag is attached to your race number which you can tear off and attach to your bag.
Refreshments
There will be water stations at the 5k point of the race and at the finish where flapjacks and bananas will be waiting for finishers.
Toilets
There are 2 public toilets in Battersea Park which you'll be able to use. Please note that they are about a 5 minute walk from the start area and event village.
Headphones
It is not recommended that you wear headphones during the race so you stay alert to what is going on around you and hear the encouragement from marshals and spectators. There will also be pedestrians on the paths you'll be running who you'll need to be aware of.
Race Results
Your race timings will be published on RunThrough results page after the race.
RunThrough
RunThrough encourage an active nation through running. They are the UK's largest running community and running event organiser with over 200 events and 150,000+ entrants for their events every year.
Spectator Info
This is a park run so spectators are free to wonder around the park and cheer on runners at numerous points. Since this is a lapped course, there'll be plenty of opportunity to see runners on numerous occasions.
FAQs
Where can I access my time for Chase the Sun Battersea Park 5k & 10k - September?
Race results will be published on the RunThrough results page after the race.
Will there be car paring at the Chase the Sun Battersea Park 5k & 10k - September?
Yes, there is a car park at Battersea Park which is open to the public. This car park is likely to fill up so it is recommended that you take public transport.
Is there a bag drop at Chase the Sun Battersea Park 5k & 10k - September?
Yes, there'll be a secure baggage area. There will be a baggage tag attached to your race number which you'll need to tear off and fix to your bag. It is recommended that you travel as light as possible.
Are there age restrictions for Chase the Sun Battersea Park 5k & 10k - September?
Yes, runners for the 10k must be ages 15 or over and runners for the 5k must be aged 11 or over.
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