East End Road Runners - Olympic Park 5K
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East End Road Runners Olympic Park 5K ELVIS #4
This is a UKA licensed 5 km road race held on 23 June 2026 at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Hopkins Field (near Waterden Road), about 400 m west of the Velopark. The event is the fourth leg of the 2026 East London V Interclub Series and accepts entrants from any running club as well as unaffiliated runners.
The course is a fast two lap route on paved paths in the north area of the park. Timing is chip based and provided by Krono Sports. Use of headphones is banned in line with England Athletics guidance, with the exception of bone conducting headphones.
Entries are required in advance; transfers and refunds are not permitted. Pricing includes an early bird rate ending 30 April and higher rates from 1 May, with a limited on the day price available. A certificate of course accuracy is held.
Facilities and arrangements include a water fountain for refilling runners' own bottles, toilets in the Velopark about 400 m east of the registration and start area, and space to leave bags at the owner’s risk. Transport notes list nearby Stratford International, Stratford, Hackney Wick and Leyton stations and several bus routes. Two multi storey car parks are nearby and there are Santander Cycles stations and bike racks close to the start.
Prizes total 14 awards based on gun time, covering overall and age category vets, with a maximum of one prize per person. Non binary times will be recorded but are not eligible for prizes under current UKA rules. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
