Best Race Series - Hyde Park 5k & 10k

Name: Best Race Series - Hyde Park 5k & 10k
Start: 2025-09-16T23:00:00Z
End: 2025-09-16T23:00:00Z
Location: Hyde Park, Serpentine Rd, London W2 2UH, UK
Rating: 5.0

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Best Race Series - Hyde Park 5k & 10k

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The fourth event in the Best Race Series is set in the iconic Hyde Park. With a totally flat and fast course, it’s a hot spot to achieve your personal bests! Choose between 5k and 10k distances and bring your best support squad as it will be an exciting one to watch runners fly around the park. Bringing the Best Vibes Only!

5k and 10k

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Wed, Sep 17, 2025

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London, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location

Hyde Park, Serpentine Rd, London W2 2UH, UK

Start times

Wednesday, Sep 17, 2025

5k: 7:15 PM10k: 7:00 PM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Best Race Series - Hyde Park 5k & 10k

5km

2 Loops

£20 - £22

10k

10km

4 Loops

£20 - £22

Route information

Get ready for an electrifying race experience in Hyde Park, one of London’s most iconic and scenic locations! With a fast, mostly flat course, runners will speed through tree lined paths, past the stunning boating lake and alongside the city's historic landmarks. The start and finish will take place on Serpentine Road, creating an incredible atmosphere as runners push for their best times.

The Hyde Park race loop is 2.5km, making for a thrilling multi-loop course where spectators can cheer runners on at multiple points. The route will be officially measured and certified by England Athletics to ensure accuracy, with clear KM markers and enthusiastic marshals stationed throughout to keep the energy high and guide runners.

To create a true race day buzz, the course will be fully coned for smooth navigation—spaced 20m apart in quieter sections and tightly packed at key points like the start, finish, park entrances, and corners.

🏃 5km: 2 loops

🏃‍♀️ 10km: 4 loops

Whether you’re aiming for a PB or simply soaking in the atmosphere, Best Race Series at Hyde Park promises an unforgettable evening of racing.

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What's included

Finisher goodies
Pair of free Versus socks
Timing results
Free access to Professional photos
Fully marked and marshalled course

How to get there

Hyde Park, Serpentine Rd, London W2 2UH, UK

Get full directions

Hyde Park is highly accessible by public transport and it is recommended that visitors avoid coming by car as there are limited places.

By Tube:

Hyde Park Corner (closest tube station), Knightsbridge (Piccadilly Line), Lancaster Gate (Central Line) or Marble Arch (Central Line)

By Bus:

North London: 6, 7, 10, 16, 52, 73, 82, 390, 414

South London: 2, 36, 137, 436

West London: 9, 10, 14, 19, 22, 52, 74, 148, 414

East London: 8, 15, 30, 38, 274

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Event day logistics

19:00 10k starts

19:15 5k starts

*More information about race day specifics will be sent out to those registered.

Registration

The event HQ and registration will be located at the Bandstand near Serpentine Road. Please ensure you arrive in plenty of time in order to complete the registration process.

Race Packs

Race packs are to be collected on the evening of the event, before the start of your race. You will not receive anything in the post.

Age Requirements

Runners for the 5k must be aged 11 or over and runners for the 10k must be aged 15 or over.

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 at the 2.5k point of the race.

Toilets

There are public toilets in Hyde Park which you'll be able to use. Please note that they are about a 5-minute walk from the start area and event village.

Headphones

It is not recommended that you wear in-piece headphones during the race so you stay alert to what is going on around you and hear the encouragement from marshals and spectators. However, you can use bone conduction headphones.

Race Results

Your race timings will be published on the RunBritain results page after the race. A link will be sent via email.