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Olympic Park 5k & 10k – Late January
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£25.00Free injury protection
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Race through the hallowed grounds of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Perfect for runners of all abilities, the course winds around the entire park, allowing runners to appreciate the breath-taking surroundings. Come to feel like an Olympic Athlete or for the chance to clock a PB.
5k, and 10k
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Sat 22nd Jan 2022
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London, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Waterden Rd, London, UK
Start times
10k:
9:30am | 5k:
9:30am Races summary
Here's what races are available for Olympic Park 5k & 10k – Late January
5k
5km
£25.00
10k
10km
£25.00
Route information
The race starts from the unique ArcelorMittal Orbit Tower, one of the park's most unique attractions. Runners will then loop around the enormous Olympic Stadium - where Usain Bolt set his 9.63 100m Olympic record - and along the waterfront with views toward the Lee Valley VeloPark.
The route is 2.5k long - 5k runners will complete it twice with 10k participants doing it four times.
Course marshals will be stationed at all crucial points throughout the race and there are refreshment stations on the course.
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What's included
- Bespoke finisher's medal
- Refreshment stations
- Chip timing
- Marshalled course
- Fruit and flapjack
Finisher's Medal
How to get there
Waterden Rd, London, UK
Get full directionsGetting there
Public transport is the best and easiest way to get to and from the Park – by train, underground, bus or bicycle.
The nearest train, tube and bus stops are at Stratford, Stratford International, Hackney Wick, Pudding Mill and Leyton stations.
If you are exiting out of Stratford Underground Station – take escalator or lift up to ‘The Street’ (which is the outdoor part of Westfield Shopping Centre) – follow it along, bear right at Fountain Square toward John Lewis and then left at Jamie’s Italian. At the end of the passage, cross the road into the Park.
By Tube and Train
The nearest stations are Stratford station and Stratford International station and both provide step-free access from entrance to platform. Stratford station is served by: • Docklands Light Railway (DLR) • Jubilee and Central lines • National Rail services operated by Greater Anglia and c2c • London Overground services
Stratford International station is served by: • Docklands Light Railway (DLR) • Southeastern High Speed 1 services
You can also enter the Park via Hackney Wick station which is on the London Overground.
More information is available at www.tfl.gov.uk.
By Bus
The 388 bus runs between Blackfriars in central London and Stratford City near the station entrance, going through the Park and stopping at the Copper Box Arena and Westfield Avenue near the London Aquatics Centre.
The 308 bus runs between Clapton to Wanstead via Stratford City near the station entrance and Celebration Avenue in East Village.
The 339 bus runs between Leytonstone and Shadwell, with stops at Stratford City near the station entrance, the London Aquatics Centre, and on Carpenters Road at King’s Yard before exiting the Park at White Post Lane.
The D8 bus runs between Crossharbour and Stratford International bus station, going through the Park including Carpenters Road and Pool Street (by the London Aquatics Centre).
Stratford bus station and Stratford City bus station are both located in close proximity to Stratford station.
More information is available at www.tfl.gov.uk.
Car
Paid parking is available in Westfield Stratford City.
Event day logistics
09:30 5k & 10k Races start
11:00 Event ends
Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of the race in order to complete the registration process in good time.
*Entrants will be given further race day information closer to the time.
Race Packs
Race packs will be sent to entrants in the post, but if one doesn't arrive you can collect it on the day from registration. If you are collecting it on the day, please arrive in plenty of time to do so.
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.
FAQ's
Is there a secure baggage drop off point at the Olympic Park 5k & 10k - Late January?
There will be an informal bag drop at the event, but please limit the number of belongings you bring with you.
Will there be refreshments available at the Olympic Park 5k & 10k - Late January?
There will be water provided at the 5k point of the race and some more at the finish line. There will also be bananas and flapjacks on the finish line too.
Where can I find results for the Olympic Park 5k & 10k - Late January?
You can find results for the Olympic Park 5k & 10k online at https://www.runthrough.co.uk/results/
Where can I find my race photos?
Event photographs will be uploaded to RunThrough's Facebook page after the event.
Will there be toilets at the Olympic Park 5k & 10k?
There will be portable toilets at the event site.
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