London vitality 10K

[Catho78]

Hi Guys,

Has anyone ran the London Vitality 10K before? Signed up and looking forward to it.

My question is around travel logistics. The race starts at 10am, is that normally start time or warm ups and registration?

Looking to book the train home at 14:30, would this give me enough time do you think? I run 10K 1hr 15 currently.

Never done a race away from home before, oh the logistics lol, but exciting 🤗

Thanks for any advice

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Hi Catho, yes I’ve run it before (as have several others on here), and we’ve also signed up for next year too!

10am would be the start of the race itself. There will be multiple waves, so for me, being a slower runner, I’d be running around 30-45 minutes later than that. You’ll be assigned a wave beforehand as I’m pretty sure it asked for your predicted time when you entered.

It’s wise to get there well before race time however. You shouldn’t need to register as you should receive your race number in the post a week or two beforehand - but the queues for the loos need to be taken into account, plus there will be a warmup and I’m sure you’ll want to work out the lay of the land.

it’s hard to know what time it’s safe to catch your train. All I can say is build in extra time just in case.

It’s a lot of fun! 😀

[Catho78 10 Miles in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Many thanks for the reply and advice, I think we’re going to drive to London instead to be on the safe side. Getting excited, it’s great to know what to expect, much appreciated 🤗

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Hello Catho78, I ran it in 2022, when it was held in May each year, but it is now September I believe. It was a brilliant route, on empty streets , but with support along the route. I loved it, especially running up The Mall towards Buckingham Palace.

Your instructions should advise when to be there but I’d allow at least an hour before race time. Loo queues, baggage drop, stretching etc. I’ll try and find my post run report.

If you have any other questions do ask.

[Catho78 10 Miles in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you so much. The running up the mall to Buckingham palace is on my wish list for sure, so excited.

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Yes, I have done it!☺️It’s a fab race - you will love it! I think that return time sounds okay but once you know what Wave you are in, it will be easier to be sure. Good luck!🙂

[Catho78 10 Miles in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks, it sounds amazing, I will await further race details, I feel a bit more prepared now ta. Thanks for replying

[drl212]

I'm very excited for this race too! It will be my first 10K and sounds amazing.

[Catho78 10 Miles in reply to drl212]

Yeah it looks good. Not long now, love London and to take in the sights running will be amazing. Enjoy 😀

[ReyC]

I’m doing this again this year after enjoying it last year 🙂

I think you will have got your wave time by now (orange at 10:56 I assume?) and they do recommend getting there by 9:30 although you can probably get away with arriving a bit later.

Last year was a bit shambolic apparently as loads of people didn’t get thier pack/bibs so make sure you have all that as getting it sorted on the day is a bit of a nightmare!

Good luck and enjoy, it’s great fun 🤩

[Catho78 10 Miles in reply to ReyC]

Thanks, I’m blue and 11:04, good luck to you too, looking forward to it 😀