Chase the Sun Hyde Park 10K
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About the race
Chase the Sun Hyde Park is an evening running event held at Hyde Park Bandstand in London, W2 2UH. The event offers two measured distances on a flat course with 20 m of elevation gain and clearly marked kilometres. Friendly marshals guide the route and the course is chip timed.
Included with entry are a themed medal, free race photos, post race goodies and a secure bag drop. Water is provided every 2.5 kilometres and additional water is available at the finish. There is a lively event village with food and drink stalls and finish-line refreshments.
The route is run as laps:
- 5K - 2 laps
- 10K - 4 laps
Minimum ages are set for each distance: 5K 11 years, 10K 15 years. The event welcomes buggy runners and wheelchair athletes and asks participants to be mindful of others when overtaking. Dogs are not permitted to run; spectators may bring dogs on a lead. Toilets are available near the bandstand.
The location is highly accessible by public transport; visitors are advised there is limited parking within the park. Results include chip-timed times and national rankings, with official photos available free after the race. An optional event t-shirt is offered as an extra. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
