Run Dorney Lake
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Run Dorney Lake
Run Dorney Lake is a running event held at Dorney Lake near the village of Dorney in Buckinghamshire, at the purpose-built rowing lake used for the London 2012 Olympic rowing events. The course follows flat tarmac paths around the lake.
Distances available
- Half Marathon (4 laps plus a U-turn each lap; elevation 27 m)
- 10k (2 laps; elevation 15 m)
- 5k (1 lap; elevation 8 m)
Entries include a unique themed medal, free race photos, chip-timed results, post-race goodies and a bag drop. There is a water station on each lap of the 5k course at around the 2.5 km mark, and a bottle of water is provided at the finish.
Event village facilities include food and drink options and race pack collection from the village. Secure baggage storage is provided in a marquee; baggage tags attach to the race number and staff assist with collection. Free parking is available on site though some parking locations can involve up to a 20 minute walk to registration. Cycle parking is available. Nearest train stations are Slough and Windsor and Eton Riverside.
Accessibility notes: buggy runners and wheelchair athletes are welcome with consideration for other runners. Spectators are welcome in the event village; dogs are allowed there but must be kept on a short lead.
Where a marathon is offered, a four hour cut off applies to the marathon distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
