RunThrough QE Olympic Park
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From RunThrough Events
4.4 ·
29 reviews
Saturday 9th September 2023
Past event
09:30
London
£28.00–£130.00 · 3 races
5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of running at the RunThrough QE Olympic Park event, taking place on Saturday, September 9th, 2023, in the stunning surroundings of London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Organised by RunThrough Events, this vibrant occasion invites participants to take on either a 5k or 10k challenge, designed for runners of all levels.
Experience the thrill of racing on a flat and fast course, perfect for achieving personal bests while enjoying the beautiful North Park. Each runner will receive a unique themed medal upon crossing the finish line, along with water, fruit, and even mince pies to recharge after the race! With clear distance markers and enthusiastic volunteers cheering you on, the RunThrough QE Olympic Park event promises a fun and supportive atmosphere. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, celebrate, and create lasting memories—join us and make the day special!
Experience the thrill of racing on a flat and fast course, perfect for achieving personal bests while enjoying the beautiful North Park. Each runner will receive a unique themed medal upon crossing the finish line, along with water, fruit, and even mince pies to recharge after the race! With clear distance markers and enthusiastic volunteers cheering you on, the RunThrough QE Olympic Park event promises a fun and supportive atmosphere. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, celebrate, and create lasting memories—join us and make the day special!
RunThrough QE Olympic Park
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Congratulations to everyone who took part. The next edition is on 21st Nov 2026.
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4.429 reviews
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Kaylee Hudson
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Took part in the 2026 edition · 5 months ago
Good race, easy to navigate! The volunteers were lovely. (Special shout out to the chap dancing by the tennis courts for every lap!)
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Eugene Rivet
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Took part in the 2025 edition · 11 months ago
Good race
JT
Jamila Tajah
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Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago
Loved it!
KH
Kerry Hart
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Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago
Loved every second of it. After a horrific ankle surgery last year (not related to running), I started intensive rehabilitative physiotherapy. Working with the therapists, I went from total immobility to a knee scooter to crutches to limping to walking. I was warned that I might never run again. It was a holistic process (joint / muscle problems are never isolated). Now I do my physio exercises every day as habits, I recover / rest (so important!) and I can now do 3 ‘sad-looking’ (but great-feeling!) physio-walk-jogs per week, with lots of resting and physio exercises in between. I was very nervous about being ‘too slow’ or ‘too limpy’ for a 5k, too awkward because I used to be ‘fast’ and fully able. Long story short (too late, sorrrry) if you feel you can’t because you’re too slow/awkward/disabled — just be vulnerable and tell a physiotherapist. Go in tiny steps. Then sign up to a RunThrough 5k as your first 5k post-disablement!!! I was so embarrassed and nervous at first, then the race started and I truly didn’t care that I was the last person of all the runners. I’m disabled but just took it very slowly and steady exactly like in physiotherapy and as advised — and listened to my ankle and my body. The organisers were SO amazing, at a few points I cried (so cringey!) and the organisers were so kind and let me get on with things — they obvs didn’t know that (a) I’m a crier anyway and (b) these are like tears of immense relief that I can even move and (c) it’s very very powerful and emotional as a woman to finally achieve this kind of freedom of movement. I was treated equally. If / when they saw me doing my jog-physio-walk they cheered me on, just like everyone else. When you’re disabled, you don’t want special treatment you just want to be treated equally and that’s what happened for me. If you (and your doctor / physiotherapist / trainer) agree that you’re ready — as long as you ‘go slow’ — then you won’t find a more supportive 5k. Even if you’re disabled like me, you get that medal at the end and it’s not about the time or the distance, it’s that you feel seen for your abilities instead of pitied for your disabilities.
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Michael Gymer
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Took part in the 2024 edition · 1 year ago
Nice flat route and great if you are aiming for a PB. However, if you are on the faster side the course doesn’t work well as after the first lap you are overtaking packs of people which meant it was hard to get into a rhythm and race properly! It was previously 2 laps in a different location which seemed to work better.
GS
Grace Seal
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Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago
Such a fun morning! The event was organised very well and all the staff were friendly and helpful. A real supportive atmosphere. The only thing I could suggest is having signage from Stratford Station (via Westfield) to make it easier to find the meeting point.
JM
Jodie Masters
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Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago
Had a great time but got confused with the route in the 10k. I was alone at a few points too which was a little uncomfortable.
Would also help for some signage to show where the start is.
Would also help for some signage to show where the start is.
LM
Lisa Mroske
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Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago
Well organized pavement run with a little bit of incline. There was no signage to find the venue (start).
JB
Jeff Bird
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Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago
Very well organised and a really good race if you are looking for a PB or coming along to join in the fun and keep your fitness going. Just go for it.
JE
James Elliott
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Took part in the 2022 edition · 4 years ago
Great location but confusing course layout (the water station also pulls you to the wrong side)
Ran out of medals towards the end
Ran out of medals towards the end
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Ana Pacheco
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Took part in the 2022 edition · 4 years ago
well organised, could have organised one more water station as it was quite hot weather.
unfortunately, by the time I finished all the jubilee medals had gone and was promised one would be sent to those who didn't get it.
unfortunately, by the time I finished all the jubilee medals had gone and was promised one would be sent to those who didn't get it.
SG
Sarah Grylls
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Took part in the 2022 edition · 4 years ago
Small, well organised race in an amazing place. Not flat though - I clocked 72 metres of ascent, with a short tough one at the end of each lap.
KD
Klaudiusz Dys
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Took part in the 2022 edition · 4 years ago
Was a my first run I really enjoyed the atmosphere
MT
Michael Tanner
Reviewing the 2022 edition · 4 years ago
Great course for a PB, pretty flat and laps so feels like a short course.
Staff are super organised and highly recommend to anyone
Staff are super organised and highly recommend to anyone
CC
Catherine Cox
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Took part in the 2021 edition · 4 years ago
Well organised, really relaxed atmosphere, a bit like a Park Run event. All of the event staff were super friendly and helpful. Suitable for more and less experienced runners. Great support from the Marshalls on the way round the course. Nice medal and tasty snacks at the end. Really enjoyed it.
JW
Julie Whelan
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Took part in the 2020 edition · 6 years ago
Great return to racing. My first run since lockdown. Super well organised. Felt very safe. Staggered starts were a bonus - was nice to have so much space. Great venue. Would highly recommend.
HH
Henry Hall
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Took part in the 2019 edition · 7 years ago
Energised simple fun. Was a fun course in a beautiful part of London but a short lap IMO. All staff motivational and positive which was nice, medal and snacks after. Not sure I would do this race again but fun to do!
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Felix Anguita
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Took part in the 2019 edition · 7 years ago
expensive for what's provided. They try to save as much money as possible and you can see it.
AR
Arati Rao
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Took part in the 2019 edition · 7 years ago
Really enjoyable. As with all of the run through events, really well organised with a great support team. Lovely venue too
JD
Jasmine De Roberto
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Took part in the 2019 edition · 7 years ago
Enjoyable and well organised. Thoroughly enjoyable event from start to finish. Everyone is friendly, and very supportive cheerers through the laps. A little pricey, but I’d definitely do it again.
Races
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5k
Entries closed£28.00
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10k
Entries closed£28.00
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Group Entry
Team of 6Entries closed£130.00 per team
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.
Themed Medal
Water
Post Race snacks
Chip timed
Water
Post Race snacks
Chip timed
Getting there
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.
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.
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
Join us for the RunThrough Olympic Park 5k & 10k on Saturday 9th September!
Come and run a chip timed 5k or 10k through the incredible grounds of the North Park in London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. This course is not only flat and fast, but also inspiring. The RunThrough Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 5k & 10k event is a great opportunity for a quick time and a fun morning out with a unique themed medal waiting for you at the finish!
Included is a themed medal, water, fruit & mince pies! 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!
Start Time: 9:30
A BRAND NEW MEDAL TO BE REVEALED!
Come and run a chip timed 5k or 10k through the incredible grounds of the North Park in London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. This course is not only flat and fast, but also inspiring. The RunThrough Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 5k & 10k event is a great opportunity for a quick time and a fun morning out with a unique themed medal waiting for you at the finish!
Included is a themed medal, water, fruit & mince pies! 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!
Start Time: 9:30
A BRAND NEW MEDAL TO BE REVEALED!
Location
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, 3 Thornton Street, London E20 2ST
RunThrough QE Olympic Park
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