Lee Valley Velo Park

London, United Kingdom

Saturday, August 28, 2027

Choose your distance

5K· €32

Distance

5km

Start Time

10:00

Terrain

Road

Difficulty

Beginner

Overview

The Lee Valley Velo Park race day takes place at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, offering a unique closed one-mile circuit for distances from Junior Fun Run to Half Marathon. The undulating bike route provides a challenging but fast surface, with each kilometre marked and marshals cheering runners on. Participants receive chip-timed results, a themed medal, free race photos, and post-race goodies, with the venue's Olympic legacy providing an inspiring backdrop.

Unique one-mile closed loop
London 2012 Olympic Park venue
Undulating bike route
Chip-timed with split results
Themed medal and free photos

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

Lee Valley VeloPark, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Finish

Lee Valley VeloPark, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Terrain

Closed road circuit within Lee Valley VeloPark, undulating bike route on paved surface.

Route

3 laps of the 1-mile closed loop around the Lee Valley VeloPark.

Getting There

Take the train to Stratford, Stratford International or Hackney Wick station, then walk to the event village.

Good to know

What you get

Finisher medal

Chip timing

Race photos

Food after the finishPost-race goodies from event partners

On the day

Changing facilities

Bag drop

Food vendors

Marshals on course

Parking · PaidThere is strictly no parking in the Swimming Centre Car Park. Spaces are available at Lee Valley VeloPark and Westfield's Car Park.

Public transportTake the train to Stratford, Stratford International or Hackney Wick station, then walk to the event village.

Water on courseYes, water is available on the course.

Before you enter

RefundsNo refunds for participants who choose not to race if the event is not cancelled. Transfers possible up to 7 days before the event; no refunds within 7 days of the event.

TransfersEntries can be transferred to another event within the same pricing structure if requested at least 7 days before the event.

If the race is cancelledThe organisers hold the rights to amend or cancel the event at late notice. If an event cannot be rescheduled, committed contractors will be paid and remaining funds offered as partial refunds or donated to charity.

Bad weatherIn the event of cancellation due to adverse weather, the event will be rescheduled and entries automatically transferred.

Minimum ageThe minimum age is 11 for the 5K and 1 Mile, 15 for the 10K, and 17 for the Half Marathon. The Junior Race is for children aged 11 and under.