RunThrough Chase The Moon Olympic Park 5k & 10k
From RunThrough Events
- Date Wed 10th November 2021
- Time 19:00
- Location Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London
- Price £24.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Organised by RunThrough Events, the race will feature a wave start based on estimated finish times to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all participants. With clearly marked kilometers and plenty of enthusiastic marshals along the route, you'll feel motivated every step of the way. Don't miss out on this incredible chance to run in a location steeped in Olympic history—mark your calendars and prepare for a fantastic evening of fitness and fun!
RunThrough Chase The Moon Olympic Park 5k & 10k
Wed 10th November 2021
Organiser's Description
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.
As always with a RunThrough event each kilometer will be accurately marked out and there will be plenty of signs and marshals around the course to keep you going all the way to the finish!
* Please be aware there may be changes to this event due to COVID-19. If for any reason, the event cannot go ahead, you will be contacted via email *
What's Included
Unique themed medal
Chip timed results
Free official event photographs
Water
Fruit & Flapjack
Location
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, 3 Thornton Street, London E20 2ST
(ArcelorMittal Orbit (giant red structure directly outside the Olympic Stadium)
How To Get 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.
Tube: 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.
Train: The nearest stations are Stratford station and Stratford International station. 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.
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.
Parking
Paid parking is available in Westfield Stratford City.
Other Information
Start Times: 10k – 7:00pm 5k – 7:30pm
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].
Refreshments: There will be water provided at the 5k point of the race, and water at the finish. There will also be bananas & flapjacks waiting for you at the finish.
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 Facebook after the race so be sure to check it out and see if you can spot yourself.
Things to note! For updates leading up to the race, please check out our Facebook page – http://www.facebook.com/runthr... and ‘Check In’ on race day or on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/runthro... / @runthroughuk use the hashtag #RunThroughUK in the build up to the race :-)
If you #RunThroughUK on Instagram with your race day collages and the best ones will feature on our page!
Please email [email protected] with any questions.
Faqs
Are your events chip timed?
Yes, all of our events are chip timed and accurately measured.
What is the minimum age to enter an event?
11 years old for a 5k, 15 years old for a 10k
I can't make the event, can I have a refund?
Sorry, we don’t offer refunds. However, if you let us know 14 days in advance of the event we can transfer your entry to a friend or to a later event.
When will I receive more information about the event?
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.
Where can I find my results after the event?
Your results will be live on the website www.runthrough.co.uk during the event. If you have any questions or queries with your results please email [email protected]
Am I allowed to wear headphones?
We’d strongly advise against it – the nature of the events means that you need to be aware of your surroundings and be able to hear marshals instructions.
RunThrough kit
RunThrough kit can be collected at any event. Simply head to the kit stall and pick the size and colour you want at the time of collection.
If you have any further questions, please contact us at [email protected].
Course Map
The course is two laps for the 5k and four laps for the 10k on the roads/paths in the park. Please be aware that there will be spectators and members of the public using the park.
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RunThrough Chase The Moon Olympic Park 5k & 10k