Races Half marathon · London, UK
Victoria Park Half Marathon
Victoria Park Half Marathon is a flat half marathon in London, UK, held each December. The race is run as repeated laps of Victoria Park in east London on wide, smooth paths. The organiser lists a total climb of only 17 m. December in east London is cold and damp, with typical temperatures of 2 to 8°C. On a course as flat as Victoria Park Half Marathon, even splits are everything; the classic mistake is banking time in the first third.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
December
every year
Course
flat
Half marathon
Conditions
December in east London is cold and damp, with typical temperatures of 2 to 8°C.
Racing this course well
The race is run as repeated laps of Victoria Park in east London on wide, smooth paths. The organiser lists a total climb of only 17 m.
On a course as flat as Victoria Park Half Marathon, even splits are everything; the classic mistake is banking time in the first third.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- £36 plus a 5% booking fee (2027 race)
Official Victoria Park Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Start time
- 09:30
- Also on the day
- 10k, 5k
The course in numbers
The half marathon is about 6.75 laps of the park, with mile markers from 1 to 13 and the paths shared with other park users.
- Layout
- Laps
- Surface
- Smooth public park paths
- Total climb
- 15 m
Pick your goal for London
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
Build your training around Victoria Park Half Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Victoria Park Half Marathon?
- It is held each December in London, UK. Check the official Victoria Park Half Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Victoria Park Half Marathon course flat?
- The race is run as repeated laps of Victoria Park in east London on wide, smooth paths. The organiser lists a total climb of only 17 m.
- How do I enter the Victoria Park Half Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: £36 plus a 5% booking fee (2027 race).
- How should I train for the Victoria Park Half Marathon?
- Train specifically for London — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. With RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week.
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