Crystal Palace 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Juniors May 2027

Join us for the Crystal Palace 5K, 10K, Half Marathon & Juniors on Sunday 2nd May 2027!

Take on a spring running challenge in Crystal Palace Park with a choice of 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Junior distances.

Located in south-east London, the park provides a scenic and varied setting for race day. The undulating course winds through the grounds, offering fantastic views of the surrounding area and taking runners past the famous Crystal Palace dinosaurs along the way.

Sitting on the Norwood Ridge, the park offers views towards Central London, Greenwich and the North Downs, making it a brilliant setting for a memorable morning of running.

Whether you are aiming for a new goal, enjoying a spring race with friends or bringing the family along for the Junior event, there is something for runners of all ages and abilities.

Choose your distance and finish your 2027 running calendar at Crystal Palace!

Race Distance & Start Times

Half Marathon - 10am

5k & 10k - 10:30am

Juniors - 12:30pm

Laps

Half Marathon - 4 & 1 mini loop

10k - 2

5k - 1

Included in the entry

Unique themed medal

Free race photos

Chip-timed results

Post-race goodies

Each kilometre is accurately marked with distance flags, and our friendly marshals will guide and cheer you all the way to the finish. We cannot wait to welcome you to Crystal Palace 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Juniors.

With RunThrough, you can expect a friendly team of marshals to help guide you around the course and cheer you on to the finish, a lively and well-serviced event village with plenty of food and drink options, including free goodies from our partners at the finish line after your hard effort.

We have been extensively researching what runners consider important, and sustainability is fast becoming the top issue. Click here to see what RunThrough is doing for sustainability.

You can now grab your Crystal Palace 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Juniors event t-shirt for more than 30% off when you buy it as part of your entry on checkout! With the event logo printed on the chest, it’s the perfect keepsake to celebrate your race and wear your achievement with pride!

We can do this with our partner RT Kit as part of a strategic decision to raise awareness about the quality of the product, whilst reducing the overall cost of events for those who would prefer not to have a t-shirt included.

Come and enjoy the day with us. Once you enter, you will receive a confirmation email. More information will be sent closer to the event. We can’t wait to see you on the start line.