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RunThrough Crystal Palace 5k, 10k & Half

Crystal Palace Park, Crystal Palace Parade, London SE19 2GA

Crystal Palace Parade, London SE19 2GA

Sun 19th January 2020

Starting at 10:00

3 races

£21.00 - £24.00

Organiser's Description

Come and run a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon with us in Crystal Palace Park, in the South-East London suburb of Crystal Palace. The Park is situated on the Norwood Ridge, offering views of Central London, Greenwich and the North Downs. The undulating route in this beautiful park is the perfect opportunity for a fun morning run, even passing a few dinosaurs along the way!

This is our first half marathon at Crystal Palace, so come and join us for a new RunThrough event! Each kilometre is accurately marked out with distance flags, and we have plenty of helpers to keep you on track and to encourage you on your way to the finish.

Races

  • 5 Km

    £21.00

    CLOSED
  • 10 Km

    £21.00

    CLOSED
  • Half Marathon

    £24.00

    CLOSED

Book

  • 5 Km

    £21.00

    CLOSED
  • 10 Km

    £21.00

    CLOSED
  • Half Marathon

    £24.00

    CLOSED
What's Included

Themed medal

Secure bag drop

Water

Fruit & flapjacks

Location

Crystal Palace Park, Crystal Palace Parade, London SE19 2GA

How To Get There

By train:

The Park is a short walk from Crystal Palace Station or Penge West Station.

By bus:

Routes serving the park and its surrounding area include 3, 122, 157, 202, 227, 249, 322, 358, 363, 410, 417, 432, 450

By car:

Crystal Palace Park is in South-East London. From the entry from High St/Thicket Road - Sat Nav use Post Code SE19 2GA - the event hub is on the grass area up from the Park toilets.

Parking

There is car parking in and around the Park. Please check on arrival as some may be pay and display; arrive with plenty of time to spare as parking may fill up quickly.

Other Information

Start times: Half - 10am; 5k & 10k - 10:30am.

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, show your number to the baggage tent staff and they will help you find your baggage.

Toilets

There will be portaloos within the event village for runners and spectators to use.

Refreshments

There will be water provided at the 5k point 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 :-)

During the race


There will be marshals all around the course as well as km signs and arrows. The course is on the roads/paths in the park. Please be aware that there will be spectators and members of the public using the park.

Spectators

You are free to wander around the park 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!

You can decide whether you run 5k or 10k on the day.

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

Join our group on Facebook, RunThroughUK Chat to ask us and our community any questions you like about the race or your training.

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.

After the race check out our Snapchat story @RunThroughUK and try spot yourself.

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 and 17 years old for Half Marathon.

Can I enter more than one person at once?

The best way to enter more than one person is to do it in separate transactions so that we accurately capture the details of each runner.

When do entries close before an event? Can I enter on the day?

Entries normally close when the event sells out or on the Thursday before the event. Entries on the day is dependent on the capacity for the event, please refer to the specific event page after online entries have closed to see is there are entries on the day.

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?

You will receive all race information, via email, in the week leading up to the event. For a weekend event you will receive it by Wednesday, and for a mid-week event, you will receive it by Monday.

Will I receive anything through the post?

No, nothing is posted. You will receive all race information by email and you will collect your race pack on the day of the event.

I didn't choose whether I am running 5k or 10k, did I need to?

No, unless the different distances show as an option on the event webpage when entering, you can decide whether you run 5k or 10k on the day.

Do we collect our Timing Chip and Race Number on the day of the event?

Yes, that is correct. Please make sure you arrive at least 45 minutes before the race start so you have plenty of time to collect them.

Are there water stations?

Yes, every event has water stations – where and how many depends on the course and the distance.

Do you have a baggage drop? Do you charge for it?

Yes we will have a baggage drop, and it is FREE to use. We have a member of staff managing the station while you run.

What do I get at the end of the race?

You can help yourself to fruit and a flapjack when you finish. You will also receive a medal!

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.

How do I collect my RunThrough kit order?

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].

Reviews

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Rodrigo

·a month ago

That day was awesome!! I did half marathon!!! 🔥🔥
Matt

·a month ago

I did the Half Marathon on the day. I was a bit trepidatious on arrival as I had not had any further communications since booking (despite emailing and asking). Things like car parking and start times were still up in the air. When I arrived they did not have mine or my wife's details on file, so I had to show my booking reference and then they gave my wife a half marathon number instead of a 10K number. Sounds all very negative and it was a bit but the race was nice, tougher than I imagined and I bought a nice hat from a vendor so all good in the end.
Michael

·2 years ago

Well organized. Arrived and easy to see where to go to get my bib and drop off my bag. Arrived a little early and no wait for porta potties. Organized warm up and announcements for starting based on estimated finish. Volunteers at about 4 key spots on the 3ish mile loop of the park to cheer you on and make sure you didn't eat it turning a slippery corner. Water only in one place, but you run by it 3/4 times in the half marathon, so it's all you need. The course was a combination of road, hard gravel, and mud in December weather, but only a few places where big puddles were inevitable. My phone Strava said it was 13.51 miles, so a little bigger discrepancy than I normally see. Also good to note it was 797 feet of vertical gain, so be ready to be running either up or down hills. Only issue I saw was lack of mileage signs. There is also a 5k and 10k going on, so lots of signs, but I was checking distance and the only sign(s) I saw that even came close to what we could be at was a 2 mile sign, and a 12 mile sign. Best to have GPS on you or you would have no idea how far you have gone or your pacing. Finishing medal and snacks were great.
LH
Lauren

·4 years ago

Absolutely amazing. You must come and try it I'm not much of a jogged but I jogged most of the time it was so much fun
LW
Lizzie

·4 years ago

A very pleasant run. I had never run a 10k before and was on my own so felt a bit nervous about running through a notoriously hilly terrain on a cold January day. However as I made my way over to the event village and saw the buzz and hear the enthusiasm and support from the girl with the microphone I felt at home. The race was so well supported from the sponsors, the group warm up to all the volunteers taking time out to cheer on a group of people going for a park run. The route was brilliant - a mixture of light hills, slopes and flat terrain both on pavement and grass. Periodically throughout the course there were motivational signs from Run Through and hearing the sounds of the guy with the steel drums was encouraging. I really enjoyed the run, even for a novice like me, and as I crossed the finish line and heard my name called out over the tannoy, and later on enjoying a free flapjack, I felt really glad I did this. I wore my medal for the rest of the day!
BM
Ben

·4 years ago

A great run. The run was so much fun. The team there were really supportive and helpful, with marshals cheering you on at every corner! For my first experience of a race event, I could not have hoped for more.
DT
Dan

·4 years ago

Crystal Palace half marathon. The course was tough although the weather didn’t help it been the beginning of January 😕. Due to the nature of the course there was varied hills and terrain(grass and pavement) which was challenging but worth while. Great way to start the new year although my legs are hurting now. The course was well run and staff were helpful. I would recommend for anyone looking for a challenge.
LH
Lauren

·4 years ago

Must try. What an amazing experience definitely going to do it again it was so much fun I usually just brisk walk these kinds of events but I drank the most the way so much fun
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Cat Roberts

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Stephanie Coombs

Stewart Leather

Yan Yu

Location

Crystal Palace Park, Crystal Palace Parade, London SE19 2GA

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