46th VPH and THAC Open 5
Victoria Park, London | 7th April 2012
Chip-timed, very fast, flat and traffic-free 5 mile course in Victoria Park, London.
The race headquarters will be at the Victoria Park Harriers and Tower Hamlets AC clubhouse (Map), located close to the junction of Cadogan Terrace and Victoria Park Road in the northeastern corner of the park.
By Bus:
The clubhouse is within reach of a number of bus routes, including the S2, 26, 30, 236 and 388, running approx every 8-10 mins. Ask to be put off as close to Hackney Wick as possible.
By Rail:
From Hackney Wick station:
Exit the station and walk up Wallis Road. At the end of Wallis Road cross Rothbury Road and take the footbridge across the A12. You will come out facing Victoria Park. Turn right down Cadogan Terrace and the race HQ is at the bottom of the hill.
From Homerton Station:
Exit the station and turn left. Turn right into Barnabas Road and walk down the hill to the junction of Wick Road (B113). Turn left and follow Wick Road. Continue past the Tiger pub beside the dual carriageway to the corner of Victoria Park. The race HQ is beside the main gate.
By Tube:
From Mile End Station:
You can take bus 277 from stop B, northwards up Grove Road (direction Highbury Corner) and get off at the Royal Inn on the Park. Walk through the park to get to the start. To walk, exit the station and turn left to the main junction. Turn right and follow Grove Road to the junction with Old Ford Road, which is the corner of the park. Enter the park to the right hand side through Crown Gate East and follow the right hand path around the inside perimeter of the park for approximately 1 mile to the race HQ.
From Bethnal Green Station:
Bus 26 will take you directly to club HQ at Hackney Wick, or to walk, exit the station onto Roman Road. Follow Roman Road to the junction with Grove Road, turn left and enter the park at Crown Gate East as above.
By Road: Via the A12:
Northbound:
Exit at Hackney Wick and turn first left into Cadogan Terrace. The race HQ is on your immediate right.
Southbound:
Exit at Hackney Wick. At the traffic lights continue straight ahead over Waterden Road, and continue past the petrol station and over the canal to the traffic lights. Continue straight ahead past the bus depot and then at the stop sign beside the Victoria pub turn right into Wick Road. Cadogan Terrace is second left opposite the Hand Carwash. Please note that vehicles are not allowed inside Victoria Park but parking is permitted in Victoria Park Road and Cadogan Terrace which run alongside the park.
