Olympic Park 5k & 10k – September
About this event
Race through the hallowed grounds of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Perfect for runners of all levels, the course snakes around the entire park, allowing participants to appreciate the breath-taking surroundings. Come to feel like an Olympic Athlete or for the chance to clock a PB.
Raceday details
Your organiser
RunThrough are a running community-based in London, inspired & led by a small passionate group of running geeks. We organize events all over the UK’s capital and the North West of England.
How to enter
Tickets available until Thu Sep 16 2021
What's included:
- Bespoke finisher's medal
- Refreshment stations
- Chip timing
- Marshalled course
- Fruit and flapjack
10k
Run 10km
5k
Run 5km
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I find results for the Olympic Park 5k & 10k - September?
You can find results for the Olympic Park 5k & 10k online at https://www.runthrough.co.uk/results/… read moreWill there be refreshments available at the Olympic Park 5k & 10k - September?
There will be water provided at the 5km point of the race and some more at the finish line. There will also be bananas and flapjacks on the finish line too.… read moreIs there a secure baggage drop off point at the Olympic Park 5k & 10k - September?
They have a secure area where you can leave your bags. They recommend to bring as few bags as possible on the race day.… read moreYou may also like
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Route description
Route description
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 2.5km long - 5k runners will complete it twice with 10km 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.
Schedule
09:00 10k Wave 1 start (55 minute cut-off)
10:15 10k Wave start (90 minute cut-off)
12:00 5k start (45 minute cut-off)
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.
Spectators are strongly encouraged to come along and recreate the immense atmosphere of the London 2012 games.
The looped nature of the course allows supporters to catch numerous glimpses of the runners with the spectacular Olympic backdrop.
RunThrough are always looking for new volunteers to help out with a variety of roles such as course marshalling, bag storage, and manning refreshment stations.
In return, RunThrough offers free entry into one of their races for volunteers.
If you would like to take up this opportunity then simply follow the link here: https://www.runthrough.co.uk/volunteer-form/
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, UK
Get directionsAddress: Waterden Road, London, E15 2EE
Tube/Train: The closest train stations are Statford or Stratford International, which are a 13 and 12 minute walk to the park respectively. Alternatively, you can get the overground to Hackney Wick which is around a 10 minute walk to the park.
Bus: Regular buses services run from Central London into Stratford City bus station.
Car: There is paid parking available in the Westfield Stratford City.
Route description
Route description
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 2.5km long - 5k runners will complete it twice with 10km 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.
Schedule
09:00 10k Wave 1 start (55 minute cut-off)
10:15 10k Wave start (90 minute cut-off)
12:00 5k start (45 minute cut-off)
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.
Spectators are strongly encouraged to come along and recreate the immense atmosphere of the London 2012 games.
The looped nature of the course allows supporters to catch numerous glimpses of the runners with the spectacular Olympic backdrop.
RunThrough are always looking for new volunteers to help out with a variety of roles such as course marshalling, bag storage, and manning refreshment stations.
In return, RunThrough offers free entry into one of their races for volunteers.
If you would like to take up this opportunity then simply follow the link here: https://www.runthrough.co.uk/volunteer-form/
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, UK
Get directionsAddress: Waterden Road, London, E15 2EE
Tube/Train: The closest train stations are Statford or Stratford International, which are a 13 and 12 minute walk to the park respectively. Alternatively, you can get the overground to Hackney Wick which is around a 10 minute walk to the park.
Bus: Regular buses services run from Central London into Stratford City bus station.
Car: There is paid parking available in the Westfield Stratford City.