RunThrough Chase the Sun Olympic Park 5k & 10k
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the RunThrough Chase the Sun Olympic Park 5k & 10k, taking place on **Wednesday, November 9th, 2022**, in the iconic **Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park**, London. This event promises an unforgettable evening of racing, as participants will have the chance to sprint through the historic grounds of the London 2012 Olympics. Whether you’re a seasoned runner aiming for a personal best or a first-timer looking to challenge yourself, the flat and fast course is designed for success.
With each kilometer accurately marked and plenty of enthusiastic marshals cheering you on, you'll feel motivated every step of the way. The race will feature a wave start based on estimated finish times to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all. While this edition has been rescheduled to **October 12th**, the excitement remains high as you prepare to chase the sunset and cross the finish line! Join RunThrough Events for this fantastic running experience and let’s make this a memorable race day!
With each kilometer accurately marked and plenty of enthusiastic marshals cheering you on, you'll feel motivated every step of the way. The race will feature a wave start based on estimated finish times to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all. While this edition has been rescheduled to **October 12th**, the excitement remains high as you prepare to chase the sunset and cross the finish line! Join RunThrough Events for this fantastic running experience and let’s make this a memorable race day!
RunThrough Chase the Sun Olympic Park 5k & 10k
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Previous editions
- 20th Sep 2023
- 19th Jul 2023
- 3rd May 2023
- 5th Apr 2023
- 14th Sep 2022
- 17th Aug 2022
- 13th Jul 2022
- 22nd Jun 2022
- 13th Apr 2022
- 8th Sep 2021
- 11th Aug 2021
- 14th Jul 2021
- 9th Jun 2021
- 12th May 2021
- 14th Apr 2021
- 9th Sep 2020
- 12th Aug 2020
- 8th Jul 2020
- 10th Jun 2020
- 13th May 2020
- 8th Apr 2020
- 11th Sep 2019
- 7th Aug 2019
- 10th Jul 2019
- 5th Jun 2019
- 8th May 2019
- 10th Apr 2019
- 10th Oct 2018
- 12th Sep 2018
- 8th Aug 2018
- 11th Jul 2018
- 13th Jun 2018
- 9th May 2018
- 11th Apr 2018
- 13th Sep 2017
- 23rd Aug 2017
- 14th Jun 2017
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Reviews
4.18 reviews
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Lisa Pressland
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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.
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
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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.
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Kristina Medic
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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!
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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
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Richard Wenham
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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.
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Queena Chiu
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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
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5k
Entries closed£25.00
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10k
Entries closed£25.00
Event information
There will be marshals all around the course as well as km signs and arrows. 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.
Unique themed medal
Chip timed results
Free official event photographs
Water
Post race snacks
Chip timed results
Free official event photographs
Water
Post race snacks
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, 3 Thornton Street, London E20 2ST (ArcelorMittal Orbit (giant red structure directly outside the Olympic Stadium)
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.
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.
Tube and Train
The nearest stations are Stratford station and Stratford International station and both provide step-free access from entrance to platform. 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.
More information is available at www.tfl.gov.uk.
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.
Car
Paid parking is available in Westfield Stratford City.
The nearest train, tube and bus stops are at Stratford, Stratford International, Hackney Wick, Pudding Mill and Leyton stations.
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.
Tube and Train
The nearest stations are Stratford station and Stratford International station and both provide step-free access from entrance to platform. 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.
More information is available at www.tfl.gov.uk.
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.
Car
Paid parking is available in Westfield Stratford City.
Baggage
We will have a secure area where you can leave your baggage. We recommend you bring as little baggage as possible. Your baggage tag is attached to your race number, you simply tear it off and attach to your bag. To collect, all you have to do show you number to the baggage tent staff and they will help you find your baggage.
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.
We will have a secure area where you can leave your baggage. We recommend you bring as little baggage as possible. Your baggage tag is attached to your race number, you simply tear it off and attach to your bag. To collect, all you have to do show you number to the baggage tent staff and they will help you find your baggage.
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.
Organiser's description
** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED - ALL RUNNERS WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY TRANSFERRED TO 12TH OCTOBER **
Join us for our final Chase The Sun Olympic Park race of the Summer! Racing around the inspiring grounds of London 2012′s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, it's a battle to get around the course before the sun goes down, and the flat and fast course is the perfect opportunity for a chip timed personal best.
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!
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.
Join us for our final Chase The Sun Olympic Park race of the Summer! Racing around the inspiring grounds of London 2012′s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, it's a battle to get around the course before the sun goes down, and the flat and fast course is the perfect opportunity for a chip timed personal best.
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!
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.
Location
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, 3 Thornton Street, London E20 2ST
RunThrough Chase the Sun Olympic Park 5k & 10k
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