← RunThrough Lee Valley VeloPark - January

 The course at the Lee Valley Velo Park is one of the only events offered by Runthroughuk that incorporates the 1 mile ,  5K , 10km , 10 mile and a half marathon combined . The running course consists of 1mile laps . There are adequate toilets and changing areas and there is also the velodrome itself to visit where there is a cafe,  drinks and food machines and more toilets .The registration and bib collection is Just as swift regardless of the different distances being on offer.  It’s really nice to know that even if you turn up just before the start time collecting your bib  will be quick affair  and you’ll still make race start . The staggered start times stop any congestion  and the system works well . The course undulates a bit  but there is enough flat course for recovery.  There are some nice views of the Olympic Park on the way around the marshals provide fantastic encouragement at many points during the laps. At the finish line you are met with your fantastic medal ( they are great medals) then most runners then move swiftly on to collect the famous RunThrough flapjacks , bananas and water . This a popular running event if you wish to take part in it you should book at least a week before the start date so as not to be disappointed.