Olympic Park 5K & 10K – January 2020 - 10k in London, UK

Olympic Park 5K & 10K – January routes

The course begins at the ArcelorMittal Orbit Tower, one of the most unique attractions in the park. The race then loops around the gigantic Olympic Stadium - now home to West Ham Football Club - before coming back along the waterfront with views toward the Lee Valley VeloPark.

The route is 2.5km long and therefore 5k runners will complete it twice with 10km participants doing it four times.

Course marshals will be stationed at all key points throughout the race and there are refreshment stations on the course.

10K

Start Time: 9:30am

10km

Mostly Flat

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5K

Start Time: 9:30am

5km

Mostly Flat

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Event Details

What’s Included

Bespoke finisher's medal
Refreshment stations
Chip timing
Marshalled course
Fruit and flapjack

Raceday Logistics

Schedule:

0930 - Race begins

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

Spectators are strongly encouraged to come along and recreate the atmosphere of the London 2012 games.

Given the nature of the course you can catch numerous glimpses of the runners in their glorious Olympic backdrop.

Volunteers

RunThrough are after a number of volunteers to help out with a variety of jobs including course marshalling, bag storage, and manning refreshment stations.

What's in it for you? As a show of gratitude 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/

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there baggage storage on-site?

There is a secure storage facility on-site, however in the interest of space it is recommended that you bring as minimal extra baggage as possible.

Where can I see my time?

Race results will be published on www.runthrough.co.uk after the event.

Where will the photographs be uploaded?

Official photographs will be uploaded to the RunThrough Facebook page after the race.

Have a question? Get answers from our team.

Olympic Park 5K & 10K – January reviews (4)

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Mark B 2 reviews
Did the 10K in 2019
Super fun course in the heart of the olympic park. Takes in some greenery and some nice stretches canalside. A deceptively challenging climb towards the end of the laps to watch out for thoughLike every runthrough event I've attended, it's well organised, lots of fun and a really positive atmosphere
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Nicola S 1 review
Did the 10K in 2019
Really well organised race from RunThroughUK. All information was sent through by email prior to event. A great 3 lap course, which didn't seem too repetetive, and lots of support from the marshals around the course. Fab medal, with banana, flapjack and a 1 litre bottle of water for finishers.
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Marian G 1 review
Did the 5K in 2019
Great event, I really enjoyed it! Loved the marshals with tambourines giving lots of encouragement!
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Mark W 1 review
Did the 10K in 2019
Good event. Well organised, instructions were clear and easy to understand.Course was well signposted although original email said would be 4 laps and on the day ended up being 3. Was explained clearly though. Paths little bit narrow at the start with everyone bunched up but fine as race went on. Would definitely run with RunThrough again, medal was good!