Celebrating 10 years of RunThrough races at Lee Valley VeloPark
For almost a decade, RunThrough has been a highlight of our events programme at Lee Valley VeloPark. As the UK’s leading organiser of running events - welcoming hundreds of thousands of participants to races nationwide each year - they were also among the first to bring regular running events to our venue. Together, we’ve built a thriving calendar of inclusive, high energy race days that attract both new runners and seasoned athletes.
Across nearly 10 years, around 100 races have taken place at the venue, with close to 100,000 participants completing distances from the beginner friendly 1 Mile to the challenging Half Marathon. This variety continues to make the Lee Valley VeloPark one of RunThrough’s most successful and established series locations, drawing sell out crowds of all variety and experience levels including club runners, charity fundraisers, PB chasers and first timers alike.
Our venue also plays host to some of RunThrough’s flagship London fixtures, including The London Ten and the London Half & 10k presented by Trek, bringing thousands of runners to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park each year. These headline events, alongside the regular race series, showcase the versatility of our world class venue.
Friends and family can cheer from multiple points around the track, while the course is ideal for those chasing personal bests. With excellent transport connections and nearby facilities, the setting provides convenience as well as atmosphere.
Speaking about the impact, Matt Wood, Co-Founder of Run Through said, “Lee Valley VeloPark has been a RunThrough staple for almost 10 years now. We were the first running events to be hosted at the venue, and we have had a fantastic relationship with the team there. The location is perfectly situated for those using public transport and driving with the nearby shopping centre and tube/rail network. The course is perfect for spectators as you get to see friends and family race around the circuit from multiple locations and the terrain is perfect for fast running.”
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