(Event village located at ///super.into.palace if using the app What3Words.)The event village will be located on the London Stadium Island and can be accessed via bridge 5.
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Race Packs
If you entered before Wednesday 25th August, you will receive a race pack in the post. If you entered after, a pack will be waiting for you to collect on the day. If you are expecting a pack in the post and do not receive it by Friday 3rd September, please contact us.
If you are collecting your race pack, please make your way to the registrations desks between 7:30 – 8:30 am. It will take around 10 minutes to collect number and drop your bag off. The earlier you get there, the more efficient we will be on the day.
You will not be able to run without a race number and chip.
NO CHIP MEANS NO TIME.
When you receive your race packs, please take a couple of minutes to fill out the brief runner Information form which can be found printed on the back of your bib. This will help us greatly in case of an emergency!
Before The Race
In order to help stop the spread of COVID, we encourage all runners to take a rapid lateral flow coronavirus test before attending the event. When you do a test, you should record the result on the GOV.UK website here.
You can order your free test kit online or pick up a test pack from a test collection point near you. Find more information about rapid lateral flow tests here.
Race Start
This race will start and finish on the iconic London Stadium’s Island alongside the Olympic Bell.
After the warm-up, estimated finish times will be called to the starting pen where our marshals will guide you into a start formation with runners keeping 2m apart as they start the race.
ON RUNNING
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Toilets
For this event we will be using the toilets within the London Stadium. Lining up for these will be socially distanced and there will be specific Entrances & Exits in place, please ensure you follow all signage and marshal instruction.
As the toilet facilities are inside the Stadium concourse area, and in an indoor environment, we advise the use of face coverings when using indoor facilities.
Hygiene Stations
There will be multiple hygiene stations around the event village and start/finish area for all participants to use throughout the event. These will have hand sanitiser, wipes, spray, tissue and bins for the disposal of any tissue or litter.
During the race
The race will start and finish in the same location next to the event village. There will be yellow signs marking each mile along the course and along with arrows to direct you along the way there will be plenty of marshals to keep you going all the way to the finish. You can see the course map HERE.
If you need to overtake on the course please be sure to take a wide berth around the runner in front.Spitting and nasal clearance during the race is NOT permitted.
Spectators
Due to trying to limit the numbers gathering within the event village area, we please ask that you refrain from bringing spectators to the event.
Refreshments
There will be 3 water stations along the course at miles 3, 6.5 and 10 as well as at the finish line where you can collect your medal, t-shirt and goodies!
Baggage
Please limit the number of belongings you bring to the event. This is in order to reduce contact between runners and staff. There will be an informal self-service bag drop area within the event village for runners who need it.
After the race
Do NOT stop within the finish area. Please continue through the finish until you pass the medals and are in an open space.
There will be sealed ACTIPH water bottles at the finish for each runner to collect along with your medal, T-shirt and post race snacks from KIND and Love Corn which will be laid out on tables for you to help yourself.
We ask that once you have collected your goodies to leave the event as soon as possible to avoid groups congregating within the event village.
Good Luck with the run on Sunday from Team ACTIPH. ACTIPH Water is the UK’s first alkaline ionised bottled water with the highest pH in Europe. Through a unique ionisation process, our purified spring water is infused with a blend of electrolytes and supercharged to create a smooth and clean tasting alkaline water with a pH9+. ACTIPH is the healthy choice as you restore and maintain your natural balance, enabling you to live life to the fullest and get the most out of every day. All ACTIPH bottles are 100% recyclable and BPA free including the cap and label which makes us unique to other bottled waters and we believe gives us a clear sustainability advantage. Please remember to recycle in a recycling bin after the race. Take your hydration to a higher level and grab a bottle of ACTIPH at the finish line.
KIND® is more than just a name. It’s a commitment: to making snack bars that don’t compromise. Just the very best ingredients. Full of wholesome nutrients. And always packed with flavour. They have kindly donated some of their delicious bars for you all to try after your race! To find out more about KIND and their products, head to their website HERE. Please be aware this product contains nuts.
Love Corn have kindly provided some post race goodies for you all to try and can be collected from the finish line alongside water, bananas and of course flapjacks! To check out more of their product, see their website HERE.
RUN FOR YOU, FOR MIND, FOR BODY, FOR LIFE.
At Runners Need we run to feel alive. To leave behind whatever holds us back and find that release, that calm and clarity, that focus. We all know a run changes your day – but it also has the power to change your life. We wish you a great race full of fun and enjoyment. Let’s run together.
If you need a last-minute item before the event we are delighted to be able to offer all participants of RunThrough events in 2021 a 15% discount* at Runners Need which can be used in-store with your race entry confirmation or online using the code AF-RT15. T’s & C’s can be HERE.
Macmillan
Make your miles count, and run for Team Macmillan. Click here to set up your JustGiving page and help us do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer.
RT Kit
If you have purchased an item of RT Kit with your race entry, please head to the RT Kit stall on the day of your race, with your email order confirmation and we will have your item ready for collection!
Results
Results will be available on www.runthrough.co.uk after the race. If you have any questions or queries regarding your time please do contact us at [email protected].
Pictures
We will have a photographer taking a few snaps of the race and they will be on Facebook after the race so be sure to check it out and see if you can spot yourself.
COVID-19 NHS APP
We recommend downloading the NHS COVID-19 App onto your phone if you haven’t already before the race. Find out more HERE.
Travel
If you are exiting out of Stratford Underground Station – take the escalator or lift up to ‘The Street’ (which is the outdoor part of Westfield Shopping Centre) – follow it along, bear right at Fountain Square toward John Lewis and then left at Jamie’s Italian. At the end of the passage, cross the road into the Park.
• Docklands Light Railway (DLR) • Southeastern High Speed 1 services
The 108 bus runs between Lewisham and Stratford International via Carpenters Road and the Aquatics Centre.
Stratford bus station and Stratford City bus station are both located in close proximity to Stratford station.
Stratford bus station and Stratford City bus station are both located in close proximity to Stratford station.
Paid parking is available in Westfield Stratford City as well as various other options within the local area. Please pre-plan this if you are travelling by car to the event. More information HERE.
Getting Here on Foot
Social Media
For updates leading up to the race, please check out our Facebook @LondonHalf and follow us on Instagram @EastLondonHalf. Use the hashtag #eastlondonhalf and #runthroughuk on Instagram in the build-up to the race!
If you want to talk all things running before and after the event join our RunThroughUKChat group on Facebook.
Use #RunThroughUK and #eastlondonhalf on Instagram with your race day collages, the best ones will feature on our page!
If you had any further questions please take a look at our COVID-19 specific FAQ’s page HERE or contact us by email at [email protected].
We look forward to seeing you there!
The On London Half Team