Victoria Park Half Marathon, 10k & 5k

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Saturday, 12 December 2026 · 2 St Marks Gate, London, E9 5HT, United Kingdom

5k10kHalf Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Victoria Park Half Marathon, 10k & 5k on Saturday, December 12th, 2026! Organised by RunThrough Events, this vibrant race takes place in one of East London’s most cherished parks, offering a fantastic opportunity to chase personal bests in a stunning setting. The course features smooth park paths winding through open lawns and tree-lined avenues, making it ideal for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. With race distances catering to all abilities, runners can choose from the Half Marathon starting at 9:30 am, the 10k at 10:00 am, or the 5k at 11:15 am. Each route is designed for easy pacing and includes accurate kilometre markers, friendly marshals, and clear signage to guide you along the way. The lively finish area promises refreshments and a celebratory atmosphere, making this event a perfect way to kick off your running journey for the year. Don’t miss out on this exciting event in London – mark your calendars and prepare for a memorable day with RunThrough Events!

About this event

Join us for the Victoria Park Half Marathon, 10k & 5k on 12th December 2026 Start your year with a PB-friendly race in one of East London’s most loved parks. The route follows smooth park paths through open lawns and tree-lined avenues, making pacing straightforward and supporter viewing easy. Whether you are stepping up in distance or sharpening speed, this course sets you up for a confident run from start to finish. Expect accurate kilometre markers, friendly marshals at every key point, and clear signage throughout. Chip timing captures your effort, and a lively finish area rounds off your morning with refreshments and a celebratory atmosphere. Race Distance & Start Times 09:30 am - Half Marathon Elevation - 17m | Laps - 6.5 | Terrain - Tarmac 10:00 am - 10k Elevation - 8m | Laps - 3 | Terrain - Tarmac 11:15 am - 5k Elevation - 2m | Laps - 1.5 | Terrain - Tarmac Race End 12:30 pm

Distances & Prices

DistancePriceStatus
5k£30.00open
10k£34.00open
Half Marathon£38.00open

Timings

TypeTime
Race start time09:30

What's included

Unique Themed Medal Free Race Photos Chip-timed results Post Race Goodies

The course

We will have marshals all around the course as well as km signs and arrows. The course is on the roads/paths in the park: Half Marathon – 6.5 laps 10k – 3 laps 5k – 1.5 laps There WILL be pedestrians, please be aware of pedestrians, cyclists and dogs. We have marshals around the course and signs but this is not a road race, you have to pay very close attention to where you are going. We recommend you do not use earphones and you need to pay close attention to everything around you. Spectators In terms of spectating, this park could literally not be any better, the fields are open and every area of the park is accessible to see people running round

The route

Getting there

Competitors are advised to take the train to the various stations (Hackney Wick, Mile End, Bow Road, & Homerton) surrounding Victoria Park and other surrounding public transport stops and walk to the start/finish area, where marshals will be present to direct. Competitors are advised that parking is very limited in the surrounding area.

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Price rises soon

From £30.00