Battersea Park Races

We organise a series of races in Battersea Park SW11 throughout the year, in conjunction with Run and Become. Summer(or wishful thinking in May) sees the start of our popular Monday night runs, these are short (max 5K) starting at 7pm, perfect for after work, and great for building up your speed. They run every week until August. On intermittent Saturdays from March to November we have longer races up to 10 Miles, these are an early start (7.45 or 8am) but think how pleased youll feel with yourself when you have completed a race by 9am on a Saturday morning! All abilities are welcome, whether you are super fast or more a plodder, or somewhere in between, we will definitely give you a good cheer!

On the practical side, all races are held on a 2.78K loop, the main path around the Park, and are UK RRC Certified accurate. The finish point is always the same and next to the Registration Area, the start point varies according to the race, so don’t turn up at the last minute as you may have a little walk to the start. The course is flat, traffic free, no sharp corners, great for PBs and scenic; well it is a park! There is a water station with water, orange squash and on longer races isotonic drinks. Baggage can be left safely at Registration and Toilets are dotted around the park but they won’t open until just after 7.30am. Showers are available at the Track for about two pounds. There is a Car Park right by our Registration Area, free on Monday evenings and two pounds from 9am on Saturdays.

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2008 Race Dates

2008 Race Results

2007 Race Results

How to register

How to get there

Course Records

Comments from Participants

Course Maps

The founder of our club, Sri Chinmoy, passed away in October last year, and we devote this years races to His memory. Sri Chinmoy set up our international running club 40 years ago and inspired us not only to take part in races and achieve our best, but also to organise races all over the world. He encouraged ultra distance running when there were very few events available and oversaw the creation of 6 and 10 day races, leading up to the 3100 mile race that takes place every summer in NY. Sri Chinmoy AC will continue to organise races of all distances and for all abilities, and will strive to continue along the path of inspiration and service as Sri Chinmoy taught us.