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

From RunThrough Events

4.1 · 8 reviews

Wednesday 9th May 2018 Past event

London

£18.00 · 2 races

5km, 10km

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating evening of running at the RunThrough Chase the Sun Olympic Park 5k & 10k, taking place on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, in the stunning Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London. Organised by RunThrough Events, this popular mid-week race promises an electrifying atmosphere as participants race against the setting sun. Whether you're aiming for a swift 5k or challenging yourself with the full 10k distance, this flat and fast course offers the perfect opportunity to achieve a personal best while enjoying a vibrant community spirit. All finishers will be celebrated with a Chase the Sun themed medal, making this event an unforgettable experience for runners of all levels. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this inspiring event—mark your calendars and join us for a fantastic evening of running fun!

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Reviews

4.1

8 reviews

Lisa Pressland

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.

Gavin Evans

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.

Kristina Medic

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!

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

Richard Wenham

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.

Queena Chiu

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!

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.

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

£18.00

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10k

£18.00

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Organiser's description

We're bringing the RunThrough Chase the Sun series back to the Olympic Park for 2018, with our mid-week, evening 5k and 10k events. It’s a battle to get around the course before the sun goes down - you can either play it safe and race around a quick 5k or go for broke and take on a full 10k before the sun sets.

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is a great venue for an inspiring evening run, and the flat and fast course is the perfect opportunity for a chip timed personal best! All finishers will be rewarded with a well deserved Chase the Sun themed medal! Check out our calendar for a full list of Chase the Sun events this Summer.