Lee Valley VeloPark – November
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£10.00 - £26.00Free injury protection
About
Take on this unique Moto GP style running event at one of the UK's most iconic Olympic venues. Great for runners of all abilities, the course is a one mile road circuit around the VeloPark. Come to find your inner Olympian, for the finisher's medal or for the fruit flapjack.
Half Marathon, 10 Mile, 10K, and 3 more
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Sat 27th Nov 2021
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London, United Kingdom
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Elevation
<5m elevation gain per km
Where and when
Location
Velodrome, E20 3AB Abercrombie Rd, London E20 3AB, UK
Start times
Half Marathon:
TBC | 10 Mile:
9:15am | 10K:
10:15am | 5K:
9:45am | 1 Mile:
10:00am | Kids' Mile:
10:00am Races summary
Here's what races are available for Lee Valley VeloPark – November
1 Mile
1mi
£10.00
Kids' Mile
1mi
Free
5K
5km
£21.00
10K
10km
£22.00
Route information
Feel like an Olympian as you loop around this unique Moto GP style track, at the stunning 2012 Olympic Venue Lee Valley VeloPark. A great course to improve your technical running, each mile split is chip-timed for you to review after the race.
The course is a closed 1 mile loop, and with multiple points around the track for spectators to cheer you on, you won't be able to help feeling like a champion as you cross the finish line.
- 1 mile & kids mile - 1 lap
- 5k - 3 laps
- 10k - 6 laps
- 10 mile - 10 laps
- Half Marathon - 13 laps
What's included
- Refreshment Stations
- Marshalled Coure
- Chip timed results
- Free Official Event Photographs
- Fruit and Flapjack
- Bespoke Finisher's Medal
How to get there
Velodrome, E20 3AB Abercrombie Rd, London E20 3AB, UK
Get full directionsAddress: Abercrombie Road, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, E20 3AB
It is strongly recommended that those travelling by public transport to Lee Valley VeloPark, allowing plenty of time to get to the venue and please plan your journey ahead of your visit to check for any planned closures or engineering works.
By rail:
Nearest station/tube: Stratford / Stratford International
Lee Valley VeloPark is a 20-minute walk from both stations.
Nearest station/tube: Stratford / Stratford International
Lee Valley VeloPark is a 20-minute walk from both stations.
By bus:
Several bus routes connect to Stratford and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park with the key routes being: 388, 308, 339, 97 and N205 which all stop near Lee Valley VeloPark
Several bus routes connect to Stratford and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park with the key routes being: 388, 308, 339, 97 and N205 which all stop near Lee Valley VeloPark
By taxi:
If you wish to depart from Stratford or Stratford International using a taxi then Westfield Stratford City have the Stratford City Cars Taxi Lounge located outside Waitrose on the lower ground Floor (near car park A).
If you wish to depart from Stratford or Stratford International using a taxi then Westfield Stratford City have the Stratford City Cars Taxi Lounge located outside Waitrose on the lower ground Floor (near car park A).
By car:
Car parking at Lee Valley VeloPark is limited and we strongly advise travelling by public transport, however if travelling by car is essential we are situated 5 minutes from the A12 and blue badge holder spaces are available. Parking is no longer free at the VeloPark, please follow the signs to the parking machines and follow the instructions on the machine, otherwise you will receive a fine. You can also park at Westfield next to the Stratford international train station.
Car parking at Lee Valley VeloPark is limited and we strongly advise travelling by public transport, however if travelling by car is essential we are situated 5 minutes from the A12 and blue badge holder spaces are available. Parking is no longer free at the VeloPark, please follow the signs to the parking machines and follow the instructions on the machine, otherwise you will receive a fine. You can also park at Westfield next to the Stratford international train station.
By bike:
There are cycle routes connecting Lee Valley VeloPark to local residential areas as well as the cycle routes through Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
There are cycle routes connecting Lee Valley VeloPark to local residential areas as well as the cycle routes through Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
The venue is close Sustrans National Cycle Network Route 1 and Barclays Cycle Superhighway CS2.
Bike racks are available at the venue.
Bike hire / bringing your own bike
You can hire bikes at the venue if they are not included in the cost of your activity. However, if you wish to bring your own bike please bear in mind restrictions on public transport.
On foot:
There are good pedestrian links to Lee Valley VeloPark from Westfield Stratford City, Hackney and Leyton.
There are good pedestrian links to Lee Valley VeloPark from Westfield Stratford City, Hackney and Leyton.
Event day logistics
Schedule:
09:00 Half Marathon start
09:15 10 Mile start time
09:45 5k start time
10:00 Mile start time (+ Free Kids)
10:15 10k start time
12:00 Marathon Cut-off time
RunThrough
RunThrough is one of the UK’s premier running event organisers. Their events are widely regarded as inclusive and friendly, with the RunThrough community being at the heart of everything they do. Runners can enter a huge variety of distances from 5k’s all the way up to the mighty marathon. If you’re new to running and looking to book onto your first event, then these events are the ones for you.
Spectator Info
There are multiple fantastic points around the race track to watch the runners and cheer friends and family on. The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is a historic venue and offers plenty of entertainment for young families.
FAQ's
Will there be a place to store my baggage?
There will be a secure area where you can leave your baggage. RunThrough recommend you bring as little baggage as possible. Your baggage tag is attached to your race number, you simply tear it off and attach to your bag. To collect, show your number to the baggage tent staff and they will help you find your baggage.
Where can I find results?
You can find results for the Runthrough Lee Valley VeloPark online at https://www.runthrough.co.uk/results/
Can we bring dogs to the event?
Unfortunately no dogs are allowed in Lee Valley VeloPark.
Will there be refreshments?
There is a water station at the end of every lap, and you will be able to enjoy fruit and RunThrough's famous flapjacks after the race. There is also a cafe on site.
Reviews
4.65 reviews
Friendly atmosphere
Amazing medal
Stunning scenery
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