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RunThrough Lee Valley VeloPark 1 mile, 5k, 10k, 10 Mile & Half Marathon - September
London
E20 3AB Essex Way, London, United KingdomSat 24th September 2022
Starting at 09:00
6 races
Free - £30.00
Organiser's Description
The Lee Valley VeloPark series returns on Saturday 24th September 2022 offering you a chance to run a Half Marathon, 10 Mile, 10k, 5k or Mile on this unique one mile Moto GP styled circuit. We also have a free kids mile for you to bring any young ones along with you and make a day of it.
The Lee Valley VeloPark’s one-mile floodlit road circuit is the perfect course to test yourself over a new distance or check your pacing with each mile split chip timed for you to view after the race. As one of the London 2012 Olympic venues, you can’t help but feel inspired to give it your all on this course as we are there to cheer you all the way round to the finish!!
The Lee Valley VeloPark’s one-mile floodlit road circuit is the perfect course to test yourself over a new distance or check your pacing with each mile split chip timed for you to view after the race. As one of the London 2012 Olympic venues, you can’t help but feel inspired to give it your all on this course as we are there to cheer you all the way round to the finish!!
Races
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Half Marathon
£30.00
CLOSED -
10 Mile
£28.00
CLOSED -
10k
£26.00
CLOSED -
5k
£24.00
CLOSED -
1 Mile
£10.00
CLOSED -
Kids Mile
Free
CLOSED
Book
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Half Marathon
£30.00
CLOSED -
10 Mile
£28.00
CLOSED -
10k
£26.00
CLOSED -
5k
£24.00
CLOSED -
1 Mile
£10.00
CLOSED -
Kids Mile
Free
CLOSED
What's Included
Finishers Medal
Water
Post-race snacks on the day
How to Get There
Travel
Address: Abercrombie Road, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, E20 3AB
We strongly recommend travelling by public transport to Lee Valley VeloPark, allowing plenty of time to get to the venue and please plan your journey ahead of your visit to check for any planned closures or engineering works.
By rail
Nearest station/tube: Stratford / Stratford International
Lee Valley VeloPark is a 20-minute walk from both stations.
Stratford station is served by:
Underground: Jubilee and Central Lines
Docklands Light Railway (DLR)
National rail: Abellio Greater Anglia for services to Liverpool Street and Essex and East Anglia
London Overground services: Stratford International station is served by DLR
National Rail: Southeastern High Speed 1 services to St Pancras International
By bus
Several bus routes connect to Stratford and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park with the key routes being: 388, 308, 339, 97 and N205 which all stop near Lee Valley VeloPark.
TfL map of bus routes from Stratford East Village (bus stops W and X closest to Lee Valley VeloPark)
By taxi
If you wish to depart from Stratford or Stratford International using a taxi then Westfield Stratford City have the Stratford City Cars Taxi Lounge located outside Waitrose on the lower ground Floor (near car park A).
Black taxis are available from outside Stratford stations’ northern ticket hall which is located on the lower ground floor of Westfield Stratford City near Starbucks.
Alternatively, you can call these licensed cab numbers:
Stratford City Cars
020 8555 5555
Radio-Taxis
020 7272 0272
Com Cab
020 7908 0207
Dial-a-cab
020 7253 5000
Call-A-cab
020 8901 4444
London Black Taxis
07779 336 612
By car
Car parking at Lee Valley VeloPark is limited and we strongly advise travelling by public transport, however if travelling by car is essential we are situated 5 minutes from the A12 and blue badge holder spaces are available. Parking is no longer free at the VeloPark, please follow the signs to the parking machines and follow the instructions on the machine, otherwise you will receive a fine. You can also park at Westfield next to the Stratford international train station.
By bike
There are cycle routes connecting Lee Valley VeloPark to local residential areas as well as the cycle routes through Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
The venue is close Sustrans National Cycle Network Route 1 and Barclays Cycle Superhighway CS2.
Bike racks are available at the venue.
Bike hire / bringing your own bike
You can hire bikes at the venue if they are not included in the cost of your activity. However, if you wish to bring your own bike please bear in mind restrictions on public transport.
On foot
There are good pedestrian links to Lee Valley VeloPark from Westfield Stratford City, Hackney and Leyton.
Address: Abercrombie Road, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, E20 3AB
We strongly recommend travelling by public transport to Lee Valley VeloPark, allowing plenty of time to get to the venue and please plan your journey ahead of your visit to check for any planned closures or engineering works.
By rail
Nearest station/tube: Stratford / Stratford International
Lee Valley VeloPark is a 20-minute walk from both stations.
Stratford station is served by:
Underground: Jubilee and Central Lines
Docklands Light Railway (DLR)
National rail: Abellio Greater Anglia for services to Liverpool Street and Essex and East Anglia
London Overground services: Stratford International station is served by DLR
National Rail: Southeastern High Speed 1 services to St Pancras International
By bus
Several bus routes connect to Stratford and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park with the key routes being: 388, 308, 339, 97 and N205 which all stop near Lee Valley VeloPark.
TfL map of bus routes from Stratford East Village (bus stops W and X closest to Lee Valley VeloPark)
By taxi
If you wish to depart from Stratford or Stratford International using a taxi then Westfield Stratford City have the Stratford City Cars Taxi Lounge located outside Waitrose on the lower ground Floor (near car park A).
Black taxis are available from outside Stratford stations’ northern ticket hall which is located on the lower ground floor of Westfield Stratford City near Starbucks.
Alternatively, you can call these licensed cab numbers:
Stratford City Cars
020 8555 5555
Radio-Taxis
020 7272 0272
Com Cab
020 7908 0207
Dial-a-cab
020 7253 5000
Call-A-cab
020 8901 4444
London Black Taxis
07779 336 612
By car
Car parking at Lee Valley VeloPark is limited and we strongly advise travelling by public transport, however if travelling by car is essential we are situated 5 minutes from the A12 and blue badge holder spaces are available. Parking is no longer free at the VeloPark, please follow the signs to the parking machines and follow the instructions on the machine, otherwise you will receive a fine. You can also park at Westfield next to the Stratford international train station.
By bike
There are cycle routes connecting Lee Valley VeloPark to local residential areas as well as the cycle routes through Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
The venue is close Sustrans National Cycle Network Route 1 and Barclays Cycle Superhighway CS2.
Bike racks are available at the venue.
Bike hire / bringing your own bike
You can hire bikes at the venue if they are not included in the cost of your activity. However, if you wish to bring your own bike please bear in mind restrictions on public transport.
On foot
There are good pedestrian links to Lee Valley VeloPark from Westfield Stratford City, Hackney and Leyton.
Location
VeloPark Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Abercrombie Rd London E20 3AB
Course Details
The course is a closed off 1 mile loop. 3 laps for 5k, 6 for the 10k, 10 for the 10 mile and 13 for the half marathon.
further information
Baggage
We will have a secure area where you can leave your baggage. We have tear off baggage labels at the bottom of your race number that can be attached to your bag. To collect, all you have to do is hand over your number to the baggage tent staff and they will help you find your belongings.
Refreshments
There is a water station at the end of every lap, and you will be able to enjoy fruit and flapjacks after the race. There is also a cafe on site.
During the race
The course is a closed off 1 mile loop. 3 laps for 5k, 6 for the 10k, 10 for the 10 mile and 13 for the half marathon.
Spectators
There are multiple points around the race track to watch the runners and cheer friends and family on.
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.
Reviews
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4.4
40 reviews
Lovely race. I really enjoyed the relatively short lap. The undulations made it a more interesting challenge. Support staff friendly snd effective.
Managed a PB - always a good outcome.
Wished I'd worked out the route from Tube to Velopark as the Olympic site signage was somewhere between inadequate and invisible.
The race location and organisers were great, and the fact you complete 13 laps for the half marathon isn’t as bad as I thought it would be, however don’t underestimate the impact of the hills in the 1 mile loop.
It was a great race for me to get back into racing, however the hills tired me out by half way (plus it was a very warm day!) and so it’s not quite a PR track in my opinion. Having said that, despite the hills I was only 1 min outside of my PB time so the race atmosphere still allows you to push yourself!
Next I’ll be booking a nice flat course to try and get that PB!
Aidan
·2 years ago
too hilly.
A great run. Really good set up and location, free parking on the day although we used public transport. A variety of distances meant it was available for all runners, and the staff were fantastic. Plenty of water during the race and some lovely snacks for recovery after as well. Some people find the constant loops monotonous however I found it really comforting, however you have to track your own distance via smart watch or by counting your laps, so be prepared! Would do again.
Great vibe and really well organised. I was a bit worried that 13 laps for a half marathon would be mentally hard but actually the upbeat volunteers around the track set a great vibe and kept you going. So well organised and great flapjacks at the end! 2 choices of medal which was a nice touch.
Eleftherios
·2 years ago
It was a really good event.
Great course. Great course although exposed to the winds.
Their software did not detect my loops I think I did 14 miles instead of 13 .1 miles.
Event ran out of their "seasonal" medals but offered a free entrance to another race.
Showers and changing facilities on site
Think parking was free?
6 laps for a 10k : (. I had thought the course could take advantage of the full extent of the park but keeping it to just one small area meant 6 laps required for the 10k.
The volunteers were all really helpful & supportive and I cannot fault the organisation of the event but for me it didn’t have the run event vibe and atmosphere I enjoy. We get more people attend our local parkrun.
Great fun and great run. 1st time runner. Did the 10k. Very well laid out course. Uphills downhills flats and plenty of space to run. Some great pictures. The hype was real...i did not think i could do so well..now im thinking about doing the half marathon!
Great to hear! Well done 👊
Great Race for a PB and spectators. The event was very well organised, ALL the staff were really friendly and helpful (all smiling) < IN LONDON!!!!
The route is real tasty with a fair few hills, long bends and a water station at every mile loop which is really handy!! This is ideal for a PB and ideal for spectators as they can see you multiple times during one mile loop!! Multiple clean changing rooms with showers.Nice medal as well. This course is a must.
Claire
·3 years ago
A great 10 mile race. I signed up for 10 miler as I was struggling to find events between 10k and a HM (although this event has those distances too :)). I would recommend the race - organisation was really good, friendly vibe, good looping course, accurate time chips. Overall I was very happy and managed a pb. Two little things I would suggest to be improved - 1) the water stations generated an obscene number of plastic bottles - could a reusable option be considered? 2) the flapjack at the end contained dairy so I couldn’t have it because I’m vegan.
Katherine
·3 years ago
Great atmosphere. Easy to get to & well organised. Plus indoor toilets with no queue!! Only not 5 star because there were some inclines on the route which I’m not used to running
Chris
·3 years ago
Very well organised race. I ran the 10KM and had a great morning despite the miserable weather. The area was well mapped out, volunteers were friendly and encouraging and I will happily return for another event here.
Holly
·3 years ago
Half marathon. I was very disappointed that my time was not recorded on the results page for some reason? I felt it was not clear where we went at the end of the race? I presumed passed the finish line but maybe I had to go past the start line to record when I had finished? Either it wasn’t made clear prior to the race and therefore never got my time.
Brian
·3 years ago
A hot day but great event. I wasn't sure what to expect but from checking in to the end of the run everything was well organised. I liked the other races joining into the 1/2 marathon it kept me going. Great event would recommend it
Shaun
·3 years ago
Great event. Very hot day but we we’re well looked after. It was a very organised day with a great atmosphere!
Great experience. Great organization from checkin to, race start and finish, aid stations, medal, goodie bag, complimentary photos shared online. Great community feel as well.
The 1 mile track, 13 times is an interesting proposition. It is slightly mind numbing but at the same time if you were trying to go for setting a benchmark, it's very useful to have the predictability lap on lap.
The track has slight undulations but those little hills become much more significant lap after lap (again, you know they are coming, which is a different mental challenge of its own.)
Hajer
·3 years ago
A well-organised Race, really enjoyable. Loved it, enjoyed the atmosphere. Thank you
Shuna
·3 years ago
Good for beginners as well. As my first race, I felt very comfortable and there were people of a range of abilities. Well organised and friendly staff.
Well run event - tough course for a half marathon. Really well run event , heaps of support staff and water point on every lap definitely was a life saver in the heat.
I found the course really tough for the half with regular inclines and declines that threw you out of your rhythm. Definitely good training track for a flat half marathon or full in the future.
Eric
·3 years ago
First ever run. Being my first run; i was very apprehensive doing this. How ever it turned out to be very good and i actually pushed my self past what my training times were. I know the location is best for some. But i much prefer a distance and not cycle. I find that mentally draining when you keep seeing everyone finishing. But i will still do it again. And maybe next time i will have the right runners shoes on and not have blisters half way through. But again the first aid was 5 star and all the staff working the event.
john
·3 years ago
Not Bad. This was my first ever event and as a whole I enjoyed although having never done a half marathon before I found tough, I only have one criticism and that would be not really knowing when the final loop was happening.
Anne-Marie
·3 years ago
Lee Valley Velopark Half. Such a well organised race, in a great location. The loops were challenging but a great indication of what you can do as a runner both mentally and physically. The hills were constant which is great training for legs and a great starting point for other races. The chips are accurate and you can be followed by any loved ones during the race which is an added bonus! Great snacks at the end and a lovely medal! Thanks so much to the organisers!
Fantastic Event. Yesterday was my first time taking part in a run through organised event. I thoroughly enjoyed it, clear communications both prior and on race day, fantastic marshalls (the lady directing from the car park was lovely) and an all round great atmosphere. Come the end of the race the sun was shining and you receive a lovely hand made flapjack. Fantastic event - will be back 💪🏻
Calum
·3 years ago
Good. Good course, set-up very professional, would recommend the race
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Anonymous
·3 years ago
Good fun. Good fun