Run Dorney 5k, 10k & Half Marathon

Name: Run Dorney 5k, 10k & Half Marathon
Brand: RunThrough Events
Rating: 4.24 (25 reviews)

4.2 · 25 reviews

From RunThrough Events

Date Sun 29th August 2021
Time 10:00
Location Dorney Lake, Windsor, Berkshire
Price £22.00 - £28.00
Races 3 races
Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon

Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating Run Dorney 5k, 10k & Half Marathon, hosted by RunThrough Events on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at the stunning Dorney Lake in Windsor, Buckinghamshire. This event promises an unforgettable day of running in a picturesque setting, famously known for hosting the Olympic rowing events during London 2012.

Whether you're aiming for a personal best or looking to challenge yourself with a new distance, the flat and fast course is designed for success. Runners can choose from three exciting distances: a 5k, a 10k, or the Half Marathon, with race times starting from 11:30 am. With well-marked routes, enthusiastic marshals, and a wave start system to ensure smooth sailing for everyone, you're sure to enjoy a fantastic race day atmosphere. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to run in one of the UK’s most scenic locations!

Run Dorney 5k, 10k & Half Marathon

Sun 29th August 2021

Two women smiling and waving as they run in a marathon event. One wears a white tank top with the number 446 and the other a black tank top with the number 67. The event text reads, "Run Dorney 5k, 10k & Half Marathon, Sunday 29th August 2021.

Organiser's Description

HM: 11.30am
10K: 11.45am
5k: 12.30pm
Come and run a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon at Dorney Lake, home to London 2012′s Olympic rowing events. Dorney Lake is a purpose built rowing lake with grounds that are a perfect backdrop to running. The flat course is ideal for a chip timed personal best over the 5k, 10k or Half Marathon distance.

The flat and fast course is ideal for a chip timed personal best over the 5k, 10k or Half Marathon distance, or to test yourself over a new distance. There will be marshals all around the course as well as km signs and arrows.

The race will start in waves based on your estimated finish time, with the faster runners at the start and slower near the back to avoid any congestion and the need to overtake on course.

Races

Half Marathon

£28.00

CLOSED
10 Km

£25.00

CLOSED
5 Km

£22.00

CLOSED

What's Included

Medal

Chip timing

Water

Fruit & flapjack

Location

Dorney Lake, Off Court Lane, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 6QP

How To Get There

Dorney Lake is ideally placed, being within easy reach of London, Heathrow Airport, the M4 corridor and the M3, M25 and M40 motorways.

It is well served by the rail network, with main stations being Slough, Maidenhead and Windsor. Taplow and Burnham train stations are also nearby.

Parking

There will be parking for all participants and spectators.

Event Information

As many race packs will be posted out ahead of the event as possible and event communications will be sent via email in the lead up.

Start Times:

Half Marathon – 10am (strict 3 hour cut off time)

5k & 10k – 10:45am

Minimum age: 11 yrs for the 5k, 15 yrs for the 10k, 17 yrs for the Half Marathon.

Other Information

Baggage: There will not be a formal baggage drop within the event village, please limit the number of belongings you bring to the event and leave anything in the car during the race to reduce contact between runners and staff. If this is not possible, please email [email protected].

Toilets: There will be portable toilets for you to use within the event village.

Refreshments: There will be water available on every lap of the race, and there will also be water available at the finish. We have also ordered some flapjacks and bananas for when you finish.

Spectators: You are free to wander around the lake so you can see where the competitors will be running. It is lapped so you will see them on numerous occasions.

Results: Results will be available on www.runthrough.co.uk after the race.

Pictures: We will have a photographer taking a few snaps of the race and they will be on our Facebook page after the race so be sure to check it out and see if you can spot yourself.

Things to note!: There WILL be pedestrians on the paths. We recommend you do not use earphones and you need to pay close attention to everything around you. Please be aware of people, cyclists and dogs.

Social Media: If you wanted to share your journey to the race or after the race with us on Instagram we are on @RunThroughUK and don’t forget to #RunThroughUK.

For updates leading up to the race and results, please check out our Twitter @RunThroughUK.

Reviews

4.2

25 reviews

Jack

·a month ago

Excellent venue. Friendly and helpful staff. Great facilities. Will definitely be coming back again. The course is easy to navigate, and flat which makes it ideal for chasing a PB.

Richard

·4 months ago

Friendly, well organised meeting (Duathlons and straight running races). All good. Flat, a bit featureless. 10k was the most chosen event with almost 200 entries. The 5k and Half Marathon also popular.

Lee

·a year ago

This was my first ever race (half marathon) so nothing else to compare it to. The facilities were good: parking, toilets and route markers etc. Staff/marshals were friendly and encouraging. It was the same medal for all the races though, which had a festive, somewhat childish design.

Vernon

·a year ago

Arrived in good time and found parking close to start. Friendly and efficient registration. Clear instructions and a fast and flat we’ll signed and marshalled route. I’ll be back.

Matthew

·a year ago

Route was a bit boring, but it was doable and the medal was cool for completing the race

Paul

·a year ago

A well run event

Jack

·2 years ago

Simple enough to register, bit of a walk down to the start. Route itself was quite boring, essentially 4 laps up and down. Would have been better to run round the lake. Water stations at each end. No T-Shirt at the end as advertised and all Medals were the same.

James

·2 years ago

Arrived an hour before the start but the parking was full, cars were dumped all over the place including down the route. The start seemed pretty chaotic as there wasn’t really any clear direction. The run itself was fine, route was nice and flat. I probably won’t go back

Miriam

·2 years ago

Miserable start to the race, was made to park a 30 minute walk from the event village, then had to queue 20 mins for the toilet, just barely made it to the start in time. Once the race got going it was fine, if boring. The view is of an artificial rectangular lake, not surrounded by trees or anything to look at. Will not be running there again.

Jessica

·2 years ago

Great course for a first timer, I did the half marathon and had a great time. The staff are great at encouraging you and everyone is so nice. I did find it a bit frantic at the start as so many events going on at once and up to 600 people plus guests there. The parking seemed to hold everyone up and a lot of people ended up starting later than the time slot. The staff were friendly and accommodated this which was nice as I was getting anxious that I was running late. Toilet queue is huge so get there in good time, bag drop is quick so do not worry about this. Enjoy the running, it's a great course!

Connie

·2 years ago

Good flat course, would highly recommend for a first timer. The weather was windy and rainy but the staff and runners were unaffected. Directions were clear, there was a good range of runners and everyone was friendly. Good atmosphere, would do it again!

Hollie

·2 years ago

The course itself was nice - it's flat and open so you can catch a slight breeze. Just be sure to check your start times - my booking for the 10k said 9:30am but when I got there, it didn't actually start until 11am so there was a lot of hanging around for me!

Keith

·3 years ago

Flat circuit for a swift run. Organisation was fine, but very busy at the start as so many events on at the same time; 5k/10/half/duathalon/triathalon/sprint triathalon. The 10k did not go around the lake, but was loops on one side; I guess because of cycling on the other side. Shame no event T-Shirt included in package.

Tim

·3 years ago

Gusty wind down first side of the lake was hard work, twice for the 10k, but the race was good in improving weather. Flat course so good for fast times. Good organisation, good numbers of participants and range of levels.

Esther

·5 years ago

FLAT. The course is four laps around the man-made Olympic rowing lake so it is flat. Inside and outside toilets. Plenty of free parking. Concrete/ pathway course. Little man under a canopy playing his music half way around.

Kevin

·5 years ago

Great Event. Once again the Run-Through Team have nailed it! Great support throughout as always & each Event just keeps on getting better!

Lauren

·5 years ago

Brilliant first 5k. I have never been a runner but my friend and I decided to do a run to keep fit and I wanted to raise money for my partners mum who has breast cancer. I managed to raise £215! I was very nervous to do the run but after some training and support from family I made it to Dorney Lake. The organisers were very friendly and helpful and I couldnt have asked for more. The overall experience was amazing and would definitely recommend doing this run! There were water and snacks afterwards which helped bring my energy back after my first 5k. I thoroughly enjoyed the day and would do it again!

Bradley

·5 years ago

A GOOD PB COURSE. This was the first time i jad taken part in a run through event. I was a beautiful setting and was very well organised. The only thing is that you need a lot of mental strength for this one as 4 laps really test you, especially the beginning of lap 4 when you look up and all you can see is 2km of lake in front of you. The finish line becomes a thing of imagination. I did find completing it very rewarding and got a new PB of 1:53:33 All in all i would do it again!

Lauryn

·5 years ago

Brilliant for a first half-marathon. This was my first ever half-marathon and I don't think I could have chosen a better run! The route itself was amazing, nice and flat and with great scenery. The staff were super friendly and helpful, and they were a massive part of the overall atmosphere. Great value for money and I would highly recommend!

Charlotte

·5 years ago

Amazing event. My first ever race and I couldn’t have asked for anything more. It was so well organised and managed.

Sue

·6 years ago

Friendly event. Great organisation, lots if free snacks and drinks post race. Great group warm up. Thank you!

Nathalie

·6 years ago

Excellent. Great organisation from registration to the finish line!! Marshals always supportive and smiley alongside the course which adds to the overall feeling! Thanks and well done!

Elsa

·6 years ago

Dorney lake half marathon. Brilliant thanks

Daniel

·6 years ago

Great Event All Round. I ran the Half Marathon and I thought it was a well organised event with a decent pre race warm up and atmosphere all round. Finished with a nice medal and snacks. I have already booked up for the next one.

Avril

·6 years ago

Organised event. The event was organised well however could of had another water station on the course. 1 station was not sufficient. The warm up was good and helped group people of same level together. Disappointed the medals were all the same for 5k, 10k and half marathon.

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