RunThrough Chase the Sun Olympic Park 5k & 10k - May

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4.1 · 8 reviews
Wednesday 8th May 2019 Past event
19:00
London
£22.00 · 2 races
5km, 10km

Rated 4.1/5 from 8 reviews

21 took part

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating evening of fitness and fun at the RunThrough Chase the Sun Olympic Park 5K & 10K! Taking place on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, in the stunning Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, Greater London, this event promises to be a fantastic opportunity for runners of all levels to challenge themselves against the setting sun. Organized by RunThrough Events, this mid-week race is part of the popular Chase the Sun series, where participants race to complete either the 5K or 10K distance before dusk descends. Join us for an unforgettable experience that combines the thrill of competition with the beauty of one of London’s most iconic venues! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, this event is sure to inspire and energize you. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this vibrant community of runners!

Reviews

4.1

8 reviews

LP
Lisa Pressland Verified entrant

Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago

Nice course, but it got dark really quickly and in places it was almost pitch black, so better lighting required.
Finish was a bit of an anti climax - scrabbled around form my medal and had to seek out the "goodies", which consisted of a bit of squashed flapjack, some donated corn and a protein ball (which I couldn't eat as vegan).
Shame, as the stewards and warm up were fantastic.
GE
Gavin Evans Verified entrant

Took part in the 2022 edition · 4 years ago

I had hoped this would be a flat, fast race, but it wasn't. Four laps is fine, but that meant eight double-backs, eight sharp corners and eight bridges, so there are constant changes in speed. I would estimate that it was around 45 seconds slower than, say, Battersea. My own post-race experience was odd. I finished the 10k in 39:04 but when the race results came up my time was strangely changed to 29-minutes and I was listed in the 5k event. I informed the organisers of their error and, to their credit, they had changed it by late that night. But how this happened, I have no idea. I did note when I was finishing that they tried to usher me down the 5k lane even though I had a green 10k number. I presume that looking at me (I am 62) they decided I was too old to be finishing the 10k in that time and that I must have been a 5k runner.
KM
Kristina Medic Verified entrant

Took part in the 2019 edition · 7 years ago

Well organized. All was good, volonteers, cheering, timing... i was a bit sceptic for the bagd, scared they are not safe enough, but in the end it was all good. Well done! Hope to see you again!
MH
Mike Hedger

Reviewing the 2019 edition · 7 years ago

really well organised. good course - flat, around the olympic stadium. Was maybe a tad short but that really isn't the end of the world. Nice medal, good snacks at the end. Really friendly atmosphere
RW
Richard Wenham Verified entrant

Took part in the 2019 edition · 7 years ago

Brilliant organisation and event staff. This was my first 10k since I started running 2 months ago, fantastic organisation and motivational stewards. Love the medal.
QC
Queena Chiu Verified entrant

Took part in the 2019 edition · 7 years ago

Very cheerful atmosphere. It was well organized. The atmosphere was amazing. There were lots of people came with work colleagues as well. The volunteers were fantastic. They cheered us on along the race course. It was much needed when the legs are tired! The only thing I would suggest to improve I s that the PA system did not reach the crowd in the beginning. So we could not make out what was the announcement. Other than that, it was brilliant!
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Anonymous

Reviewing the 2018 edition · 7 years ago

Great fun. Great fun - organisation was good and everything went smoothly, wasn't expecting the guys around the track cheering everyone on who did an awesome job.
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Anonymous

Reviewing the 2018 edition · 8 years ago

I loved it.. I loved it. I thought it was really well organised and I couldn't fault the set up on the day, everything ran really smoothly and there were loads of people around to ask for help if needed. The staff and marshals were all super friendly and supportive during the race and there were plenty of them out on the course. My only criticism is that I didn't like a four-lap course. I don't think this would have stopped me doing the race though.

Races

  • 5k

    £22.00

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  • 10k

    £22.00

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Organiser's description

We’re delighted to present the 2019 Run Through Chase the Sun series! We’re back mid-week, evening 5k and 10k events with some new venues; it is a battle to get around the course before the sun goes down. We will be back at one of the most popular Chase The Sun Series venues, the iconic Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on Wednesday 8th May 2019.

Location

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, 3 Thornton Street, London E20 2ST

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