Victoria Park Half Marathon
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About the race
Victoria Park Half Marathon, 10k & 5k takes place on Saturday 1 May 2027 at Victoria Park, St Marks Gate, Old Ford, London E9 5HT. The event uses the park's wide, smooth paths and is organised as chip-timed races with a range of on-course and finish-line services.
Distances
- Half Marathon - 6.75 laps, 17 m elev gain
- 10K - 3 laps
- 5K - 1.5 laps
Included with entry are a unique themed medal, free race photos, chip-timed results, post-race goodies and a secure bag drop. The course is a lapped route on public park paths; runners should keep left to allow overtaking on the right. There is a water station on course (number of passes depends on distance) and water at the finish. A bike will run ahead of the lead runner on each distance and marshals and signage will be in place to manage shared-use areas.
An event village will offer food, drink and coffee and finish-line goodies. An official event t-shirt is available as an optional extra at more than 30% off and is produced in partnership with RT Kit. Accessibility notes: buggy runners and wheelchair athletes are welcome; dogs are not permitted. Competitors are advised that parking is limited and that nearby stations include Hackney Wick, Mile End, Bow Road and Homerton. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
