RunThrough Crystal Palace Park 5k, 10k and Half Marathon – January

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RunThrough Crystal Palace Park 5k, 10k and Half Marathon – January
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Get yourself down to Crystal Palace to run a fantastic first 5k, 10k, or even Half Marathon. This undulating course loops around the scenic park with great views over to Central London, making this event enjoyable for both beginners and seasoned athletes.
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Juniors, Half Marathon, Group of 6 Booking, and 2 more
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Sun 28th Jan 2024
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Where and when
Location
Crystal Palace Parade, London SE19, UK
Start times
Sun 28th Jan 2024
Juniors:
9:15am |
Half Marathon:
10:00am |
Group of 6 Booking:
10:00am |
10k:
10:30am |
5k:
10:30am
Event summary
Here are the distances available for RunThrough Crystal Palace Park 5k, 10k and Half Marathon – January
10k
Distance
10km
£26
5k
Distance
5km
£24
Half Marathon
Distance
13.1mi
£28
Group of 6 Booking
Distance
0km
£20
Route information
This undulating route allows you to take in the beautiful views of Central London and Greenwich. You will even have the chance to see a few dinosaurs on your run.
The course is lapped, with 5k runners doing one lap, 10k runners completing two, and Half Marathon participants running just over four.
RunThrough course marshals will be stationed throughout the course, ensuring runners keep on the right track as well as cheering runners on their way. This course will be clearly way-marked with arrows, signs and distance markers.
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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
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How to get there
Crystal Palace Parade, London SE19, UK
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By Train
The park is within walking distance of both Crystal Palace Station and Penge West Station. If using public transport then please leave sufficient time to account for any delays.
By Car
There is extensive car-parking available in and around the park. If using GPS please use the postcode SE19 2GA, for the High St/Thicket Road entrance.
Event day logistics
09:15 Junior race starts
10:00 Half Marathon starts
10:30 5k & 10k starts
*Please arrive at least 45 minutes before the scheduled start time in order to ensure a smooth 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
  • 5k - 11 or over
  • 10k - 15 or older
  • Half Marathon - 17 or older
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 after each lap of the race and at the finish where flapjacks and bananas will be waiting for finishers.
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 the RunThrough results page after the race.
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Spectator Info
Spectators are instrumental in creating the race day atmosphere and the looped nature of this race makes it a great viewing event.
The park will remain open to the public therefore supporters can find whichever vantage point best suits them.
FAQs
Are there on-site toilet facilities at Crystal Palace 5k, 10k & Half Marathon - January?
There will be portable toilets within the event village which can be used by both participants and spectators.
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Is there baggage storage available at Crystal Palace 5k, 10k & Half Marathon - January?
RunThrough offers a secure baggage area for participants to leave any belongings. However, because of limited space they advise athletes to bring as little extra baggage as they can.
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When can I access my race time for the Crystal Palace 5k, 10k & Half Marathon - January race?
All race times will be published on the RunThrough website - www.runthrough.co.uk - after the race is complete.
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Reviews
4.5
91 reviews
simon
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4.7
Did the race in 2023
Course was varied and interesting; twice round was good (for the 10k); four times - for the half marathon - may become too repetitive.
vivienne
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4.7
Did the race in 2023
RunThrough events are guaranteed to be well run, friendly, with good facilities and atmosphere. The Crystal Palace half marathon is a fairly challenging course - 4 laps of 5k, with the final third of each lap almost continuously uphill - but the repeated laps make it feel relatively manageable. Not one for a HM PB, but great for fitness training and boy do you feel good at the finish!
jeremy
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4.3
Did the race in 2023
I enjoyed the mix of concrete path and trail. There was more trail than expected which was nice. Event was well run
paul
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2.7
Did the race in 2023
All ups and downs. Nothing at the site for supporters. One drinks station on the course with just water. Might be OK in summer / hotter temps but cold windy in Jan. Lots of non runners in the course. Very narrow course so when 10k race started it completely swamped the course and slowed down anyone passing the start point at that time.
sue
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4.3
Did the race in 2023
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julia
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3.7
Did the race in 2023
4 and a bit laps of a testing course with a few short hills. Very muddy in places and runners need to take care. Well attended and organised as usual by RunThrough.
alistair
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2.7
Did the race in 2023
Every time I book with Runthrough, you dont have my booking on your system when I pick up my number. Very frustrating! Also I then get emails a week after the event telling all the logistical details of the previous run. Completely pointless!
oliver
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4.7
Did the race in 2023
This is the best marshalled, best organised, best set-up of a UK half marathon that I've ever experienced. This is my second run, and I'll be back for another. The course is brilliant, the race village easy and fun, pre- and in-race announcements and encouragement inspiring... just great. The real stellar point is the marshalling, though: helpful and useful at key junctions, connected and interested to cheer on us runners, fun and knowledgeable to chat to on the way past. Thank you all, very much!
sean
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5.0
Did the race in 2023
Really enjoyed the day/experience.My only niggle at the end was to find that, according to Strava, the course was short of 10K by about 30m, otherwise I would have had a PB!But otherwise great, will come back next year!
jonathan
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4.3
Did the race in 2023
It was a challenging course as it was quite hilly. Some paths were quite narrow. But overall, I enjoyed the course a lot. The atmosphere was excellent
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