Crystal Palace Half Marathon
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Crystal Palace Park 5K, 10K, Half Marathon & Juniors : 29 November 2026
This event stages a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and a juniors fun run in Crystal Palace Park, London. The course runs on the park roads and paths and is undulating. The 5K is one lap, the 10K is two laps and the Half Marathon is four laps. The half marathon route shows an elevation gain of 236 m.
The route passes the park's dinosaur area and runs along Norwood Ridge, offering views toward Central London, Greenwich and the North Downs. Marshals, kilometre signs and directional arrows are placed around the course. Water is provided at the 5K point and at the finish.
Entries include a themed finisher medal, free race photos, chip-timed results, post-race goodies and a secure bag drop. Professional photographers cover the finish line and timed results contribute to national rankings.
Event village facilities include a baggage marquee and portaloo toilets. Race packs are posted to entrants by 15 November; those who enter later can collect at registration on race day. The park has limited paid parking and cycle parking; the venue is within walking distance of Crystal Palace Station and Penge West Station. Buggy runners and wheelchair athletes are welcome. Dogs are not allowed inside the athletics track or within the event village. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
