RunThrough Olympic Park 5k & 10k

From RunThrough Events
- Date Sat 12th December 2020
- Time 10:30
- Location Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London
- Price £24.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
With each kilometre clearly marked and plenty of enthusiastic volunteers cheering you on, you’ll feel motivated every step of the way. Plus, all finishers will be rewarded with a unique themed medal, making this event a memorable highlight of your racing calendar. Organised by RunThrough Events, this is an experience you won't want to miss. Join us for a fantastic day of running and camaraderie in one of London’s most iconic venues!
RunThrough Olympic Park 5k & 10k
Sat 12th December 2020

Organiser's Description
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. Come and enjoy the day with us; we hope to see you there!
What's Included
Themed medal
Water
Fruit & mince pies
Chip Timing
Secure Bag Drop
Location
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, 3 Thornton Street, London E20 2ST
(ArcelorMittal Orbit - giant red structure directly outside the Olympic Stadium)
How To Get There
Public transport is the best and easiest way to get to and from the Park. 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 take escalator up to ‘The Street’, 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 and Stratford International.
Stratford station is served by: • Docklands Light Railway • Jubilee and Central lines • National Rail services operated by Greater Anglia and c2c • London Overground services
Stratford International is served by: • Docklands Light Railway • Southeastern High Speed 1. You can also enter the Park via Hackney Wick station which is on the London Overground.
Bus: The 388 runs between Blackfriars in central London and Stratford City near the station entrance, going through the Park.
The 308 runs between Clapton to Wanstead via Stratford City near the station entrance and Celebration Avenue in East Village.
The 339 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 runs between Crossharbour and Stratford International bus station, going through the Park including Carpenters Road and Pool Street (by the London Aquatics Centre).
Stratford and Stratford City bus stations are both in close proximity to Stratford station.
More information is available at www.tfl.gov.uk.
Parking
Paid parking is available in Westfield Stratford City.
Other Information
You can decide whether you run the 5k or 10k on the day!
Baggage: We will have a secure area where you can leave your baggage. We recommend you bring as little 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.
Refreshments: There will be water provided at the 5k point of the race, and water at the finish. There will also be fruit and mince pies waiting for you at the finish.
During the race: 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.
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.
Things to note! For updates leading up to the race, please check out our Facebook page – http://www.facebook.com/runthr... and ‘Check In’ on race day or on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/runthro... / @runthroughuk use the hashtag #RunThroughUK in the build up to the race :-)
If you #RunThroughUK on Instagram with your race day collages and the best ones will feature on our page!
Please email [email protected] with any questions.
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