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Running · Half Marathons
Victoria Park Half Marathon 2026
- Race day
- Saturday, 3 October 2026
- Location
- Old Ford, East London, UK
- Distance
- 13.1 mi / 21.1 km
Victoria Park Half Marathon: 3 October 2026. Entry, the flat closed-loop East London course, charity, a pace calculator.
Victoria Park Half Marathon Race Timeline
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This is where the real training happens — building your long run and getting comfortable with half-marathon race-pace.
Victoria Park Half Marathon 2026: quick answers
When is Victoria Park Half Marathon 2026?
Victoria Park Half Marathon 2026 takes place on Saturday, 3 October 2026, starting at 9:30am.
What time does Victoria Park Half Marathon start?
Victoria Park Half Marathon starts at 9:30am from 2 St Marks Gate, Old Ford, London E9 5HT.
Where does Victoria Park Half Marathon start and finish?
Victoria Park Half Marathon starts at 2 St Marks Gate, Old Ford, London E9 5HT and finishes at 2 St Marks Gate, Old Ford, London E9 5HT.
How many miles is Victoria Park Half Marathon?
Victoria Park Half Marathon is 13.1 miles (21.1km).
How much does Victoria Park Half Marathon cost to enter?
£36 for the Half Marathon (2026-season pricing; the same event day also offers a 10K at £32 and a 5K at £28), plus an £80 charity-fundraising-free "Foundation Place" option. Note: this event runs quarterly, and a separate, unrelated "RUN Victoria Park Half Marathon" organized by a different company also uses the same venue name — confirm you're booking the RunThrough edition.
How can I track a runner at Victoria Park Half Marathon?
No dedicated live-tracking app confirmed for this event.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 3 October 2026
- Distance
- 13.1 miles / 21.1km
- Location
- Old Ford, East London, UK
- Start Point
- 2 St Marks Gate, Old Ford, London E9 5HT
- Finish Point
- 2 St Marks Gate, Old Ford, London E9 5HT
- Start time
- 9:30am
- Surface
- Tarmac park paths
- Tracking app
- No dedicated live-tracking app confirmed for this event.
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: cut-off time, age requirement. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
£36 for the Half Marathon (2026-season pricing; the same event day also offers a 10K at £32 and a 5K at £28), plus an £80 charity-fundraising-free "Foundation Place" option. Note: this event runs quarterly, and a separate, unrelated "RUN Victoria Park Half Marathon" organized by a different company also uses the same venue name — confirm you're booking the RunThrough edition.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct via RunThrough Events.
Victoria Park Half Marathon Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
Victoria Park Half Marathon Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at 2 St Marks Gate, Old Ford, London E9 5HT and finishing at 2 St Marks Gate, Old Ford, London E9 5HT. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Victoria Park Half Marathon flat?
Yes — flat park paths with minimal elevation change.
Victoria Park Half Marathon Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
2 St Marks Gate, Old Ford, London E9 5HT
Start line.
Where Victoria Park Half Marathon starts and finishes
Victoria Park Half Marathon starts at 2 St Marks Gate, Old Ford, London E9 5HT and finishes at 2 St Marks Gate, Old Ford, London E9 5HT. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on. The official course map is the one to use: view it on the organiser's site .
Full Victoria Park Half Marathon Route Breakdown
A flat course on tarmac paths within Victoria Park, East London, with minimal elevation change.
Victoria Park Half Marathon Pace Calculator & Splits
Victoria Park Half Marathon Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
18:19
Average pace / km
11:23
Victoria Park Half Marathon Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 13:44 | 8:32 | 42:41 | 1:25:23 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 14:53 | 9:15 | 46:15 | 1:32:30 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 16:02 | 9:58 | 49:48 | 1:39:37 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 17:11 | 10:40 | 53:22 | 1:46:43 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 18:19 | 11:23 | 56:55 | 1:53:50 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 19:28 | 12:06 | 1:00:29 | 2:00:57 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 20:37 | 12:48 | 1:04:02 | 2:08:04 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 21:45 | 13:31 | 1:07:36 | 2:15:11 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 22:54 | 14:14 | 1:11:09 | 2:22:18 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 25:11 | 15:39 | 1:18:16 | 2:36:32 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 27:29 | 17:05 | 1:25:23 | 2:50:46 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 29:46 | 18:30 | 1:32:30 | 3:04:59 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 32:04 | 19:55 | 1:39:37 | 3:19:13 | 7:00:00 |
Victoria Park Half Marathon Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Victoria Park Half Marathon finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Victoria Park Half Marathon finish
1:54:55
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
Got your target time? Save it to your profile.
Tag Victoria Park Half Marathon, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneyVictoria Park Half Marathon Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching 2 St Marks Gate, Old Ford, London E9 5HT
- A meeting point agreed with family/friends near the start/finish for after the race
Training Strategy for Victoria Park Half Marathon
10-14 weeks is a solid window for a first half marathon; 8-10 weeks is enough if you're already maintaining a baseline mileage. Build your long run up gradually rather than jumping straight to race distance.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Reduce overall mileage across the final 7-10 days while preserving short race-pace bursts. Arrive at 2 St Marks Gate, Old Ford, London E9 5HT fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
Half Marathon Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A modest increase in carbohydrate intake over the 2-3 days before the race — not one huge pasta dinner the night before — is the well-established approach to topping up glycogen stores for a half marathon.
2-3 hours before the start, eat something carb-heavy that you've already used in training — race morning is the wrong time to try something new.
On-course water/gel station details were not published at the time of writing — carry your own fuel if you have specific needs.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Victoria Park Half Marathon Charity Places 2026
A fundraising-free "Foundation Place" (£80) is offered in place of a discounted charity-fundraising route — check the official site for any additional charity partnerships.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running Victoria Park Half Marathon for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Victoria Park Half Marathon fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusWhere to Stay for Victoria Park Half Marathon
East London (Hackney/Bow)
Closest to the venue, with a growing range of hotels.
Less hotel choice than central London.
Central London
The widest hotel choice, a short Underground/Overground journey away.
Not walking distance to the venue.
Travel & Logistics
Hackney Wick and Homerton stations, plus several Overground/Underground options, serve the Victoria Park area.
Runs within the park itself rather than requiring public road closures.
Spectator & Cheer Guide
The park's looped paths make it possible to see runners pass multiple times from a single spot near the start/finish.
Victoria Park is well served by East London public transport for spectators moving around.
No dedicated live-tracking app confirmed for this event.
Victoria Park Half Marathon Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Victoria Park Half Marathon site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.