Crystal Palace Park 5k, 10k and Half Marathon November 2026

Address

Crystal Palace Park Athletics Track, London, SE19 2BB

Getting There

By Car: Get the full directions here

By Train: The park is within walking distance of both Crystal Palace Station and Penge West Station. If using public transport then please leave sufficient time to account for any delays.

By Foot: The park is easily accessible by both foot and cycle. Cycle parking is available in the park.

Parking

There is limited paid parking within Crystal Palace Park, however we recommend you take public transport to get to this venue. There is a train station, Crystal Palace Park, within the park which has links into central London.

Event Village Opens

08:30

Baggage

We will have a secure marquee where you can leave your baggage. We recommend you bring as little baggage as possible. Your baggage tag is attached to your race number, you simply tear it off and attach to your bag. To collect, show your number to our staff and they will help you find your baggage.

Toilets

There will be portaloos within the event village for runners and spectators to use.

Water & Refreshments

There will be water provided at the 5k point of the race, and there will also be water available at the finish along with plenty of goodies for when you finish 🙂

Race Pack Collection

HM - 08:30-09:30am

10k - 09:00-10:00am

5k - 09:00-10:00am

Juniors - 11:00am-12:00pm

Warm-Up & Race Start

Group warm ups will take place 15mins before each race start time, within the event village.

You are free to wander around the park so you can see where the competitors will be running. It is lapped so you will see them on numerous occasions.

Accessibility

Buggy runners and wheelchair athletes are welcome. Please remain mindful of the runners around you and make yourself known should you need to overtake.

Dogs

Dogs are not permitted to run at this event. Sadly they are not allowed to enter within the event village Athletics Track, but can be walked around the rest of the park.