Victoria Park Half Marathon
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Victoria Park Half Marathon, 10k and 5k
The event is scheduled for Saturday 27 February 2027 at Victoria Park, St Marks Gate, Old Ford, London E9 5HT. It offers three chip timed distances on the park paths with on course signage and marshal support.
Distances include:
- Half Marathon chip timed lapped course
- 10k chip timed lapped course
- 5k chip timed lapped course
The course is a lapped route on wide park paths. The half marathon is 6.75 laps and passes the water station seven times with yellow mile signs 1 to 13. The 10k is three laps with three passes of the water station and green kilometre signs 1 to 9. The 5k is 1.5 laps with one pass of the water station and red kilometre signs 1 to 4. A lead rider will ride ahead of the lead runner for each distance.
Included with entry are a unique themed medal, free race photos, chip timed results, post race goodies and secure bag drop. Portable toilets, a water station on course and additional water at the finish are provided. An event village offers food and coffee trucks and a finish area is in place. Participants should be aware the course is on public paths shared with pedestrians, so runners are asked to keep left and remain aware of others.
Competitors are advised to use nearby stations Hackney Wick, Mile End, Bow Road or Homerton to reach the park. Parking in the surrounding area is very limited. Buggy runners and wheelchair athletes are welcomed. Dogs are not permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
