Chase The Sun QE Olympic Park 5k & 10k August 2026
Wed, Aug 12, 2026
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London
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Chase The Sun QE Olympic Park 5k & 10k August 2026
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About
Chase down the sun on this gorgeous summer evening of August around the flat pathways around the iconic Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Come along with friends for a fun new activity, or solo to smash a new PB. This will be the perfect way to break up the working week.
10k, 5k and Charity
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Wed, Aug 12, 2026
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London, United Kingdom
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4.5(Reviews)
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Where and when
Location
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, 5 Thornton St, London E20 2AD, UK
Start times
Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026
10k: 7:00 PM5k: 7:00 PM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Chase The Sun QE Olympic Park 5k & 10k August 2026
10k
10km
4 Loops
£28
5k
5km
2 Loops
£28
Charity
£80
10k
10km
4 Loops
£28
5k
5km
2 Loops
£28
Charity
£80
Route information
Come and run a chip timed 5k or 10k through the incredible grounds of the South Park in London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. This course is not only flat and fast, but also inspiring. The RunThrough Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 5k & 10k event is a great opportunity for a quick time and a fun morning out with a unique themed medal waiting for you at the finish!
Included is a themed medal, water and goodies! Each kilometre is accurately marked out with distance flags and we have plenty of helpers to keep you on track and to encourage you on your way to the finish. Come and enjoy the day with us; we hope to see you there!
Course Details & Maps
10k
Elevation - 3m | Laps - 4 | Terrain - Tarmac
Elevation - 3m | Laps - 2 | Terrain - Tarmac
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What's included
- Finisher's Medal
- Marshalled course
- Post-race snacks
- Chip-timed results
- Water station
- Free race photos
How to get there
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, 5 Thornton St, London E20 2AD, UK
Get full directionsPARKING/TRAVEL
We strongly recommend getting public transport for this event. The nearest available train stations are Stratford, Stratford International, Hackney Wick, and Pudding Mill Lane.
Event day logistics
19:00 pm - 5k & 10k starts
20:30 pm - Race End
MINIMUM AGES
10k - 17 years and above
5k - 11 years and above
BAGGAGE
There will be a bag drop located inside Riverside East.
TOILETS
There will be on-site toilets located at Riverside East.
REFRESHMENTS
There will be water provided at the 2.5k point of the race, and there will also be water available at the finish along with your post race goodies and medal.
RESULTS
Results will be available here immediately after the race.
PICTURES
We will have an official photographer at the event, please check out our photos page after the race.
SOCIAL MEDIA
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FAQs
Is baggage storage available at the Chase the Sun Olympic Park 5k & 10k?
There is a baggage drop on site, however in the interest of space it is recommended that you bring as little baggage as possible. It is also strongly recommended to keep any valuables at home.
When can I find my results for the Chase the Sun Olympic Park 5k & 10k?
Race results will be made available on www.runthrough.co.uk after the event.
Where will the photographs from the Chase the Sun Olympic Park event be uploaded?
Official photographs will be made available on RunThrough's Facebook page after the race.
Reviews
4.5
57 reviews
Friendly atmosphere
Good for beginners
Amazing medal
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