Conquer Crystal Palace Autumn 5k 10k 15k and Half Marathon- 1st October 2022

Come and join us at Crystal Palace at the stunning Crystal Palace Park. Take on this 5k, 10k,15k or half marathon run challenge and be part of a fun event with other like-minded runners. Full race chip timing with instant race results going live as you run!

About this event

Run Crystal Palace Park 5k, 10k, 15k or half marathon and enjoy the challenging ups and downs of this venue. The venue provides great variety with ups and downs, some great views, see the dinosaurs and enjoy the incredible support we will offer you!

Places are limited so ensure you sign up quickly. 

Motivation to inspire you to take part

Super friendly, helpful, supportive and professional team to motivate, support and inspire you

Great venue

Suitable for all abilities

Awesome atmosphere

Top medal to add to your collection

Parking onsite

Snacks and drinks provided

Fully chip timed with results based on your chip time

We are proud to deliver Covid safe events with our focus on providing the best in safety, fun and high quality organised events. Secure your place today.

Course Details

Please note the course is path and we recommend road running shoes for this event - The course is undulating with some steep sections - 5k is one lap and so on for the additional distances - buggies are ok - wheelchair friendly - note the course may be altered at any point up to event day if necessary

Event Day Information

ARRIVAL AND REGISTRATION

Our Conquer Crystal Palace Autumn 5k Run, 10k run, 15k run and half marathon will kick off at 9.30am

Registration will be open from 8.00am and will close at 9.20am so please arrive nice and early. The event hub is on the grass area up from the park toilets near the lower lake. Please view the race map for more info.

You will be using our Chip on Bib race numbers and it is important these are displayed on your outer garment to ensure 1) We can see your race number when running and 2) To help with the timing system to read your time.

PARKING

There is carparking in and around the park. Please check on arrival as soon may be pay and display and do your best to arrive with plenty of time to spare as parking may fill up quickly.

TOILETS

Situated at the top of Crystal Palace Park and there are also toilets which will be situated near the event hub.

BAG STORAGE

This is located next to the registration tents. Please note space is limited so travel as lightly as possible.

CONQUERING CRYSTAL PALACE

The runs will kick off at 9.30am and will take you around Crystal Palace Park. We will start gathering you in to the start area at 9.20am. Please note we will follow covid safe running so you will be running time trial format where we set you off with spcae between runners. Half Marathon runners will go first, then 15k and 10k and then 5k runners. We will have markings on the ground at the start line to help space you out.

Please help us by keeping appropriate distancing, following all our guidance and respecting everyone running and within the park.

There will be marshals around the course to support and encourage you.

Please take care when running around the course as this is public land and local residents will be out and about. Please always stay on the left unless otherwise guided.

AFTER THE EVENT

Everyone will receive a medal and there are also a few trophies that are up for grabs!

You will be able to check out your instant race results.

We look forward to seeing you at our events. Results will go live on our website immediately after the event. If you have any questions regarding the runs, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Get ready to Conquer the Palace! See you there.

AFTER THE EVENT

Everyone will receive a medal and there are also a few trophies that are up for grabs!

You will be able to check out your instant race results.

We look forward to seeing you at our events. Results will go live on our website immediately after the event. If you have any questions regarding the runs, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Travel - How to get to the venue and find the event hub

By Car

There is parking in and around the park so please check and ensure you arrive with plenty of time to spare. From the main carpark in the centre of the park head down to the lower section of the park near the Lower Lake and at the entry from High St/Thicket Road and the event hub is on the grass area up from the park toilets.

By Train

Trains travel frequently to Crystal Palace and the park is only a few minutes walk from the train station.

Event Hub Location

The event hub is based on the grass section above the dinosaur playground and also above Grand Centre Walk. You will find our orange gazebos here.