Park Race – Roehampton University, Tuesday 27th May
The second race in the 2025 Park Race series will be at Roehampton University, south-west London, on Tuesday 27th May.
Race Centre
The race is based at the Kings Head, SW15 4HL. The pub serves great food and drink, and there will be the usual opportunity to revisit route choices with other runners. Kit can be left while you run (at you own risk).
| Location | Roehampton University |
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| Address | Kings Head, SW15 4HL |
| Latitude/longitude | 51.4501, -0.2408 |
| OS grid reference | TQ223738 |
| Maps | Google Maps, OpenStreetMap |
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Note that due to online entry (see below), you do not need to come to the pub before your run if you have a SI card – you can go directly to the start. However you must come back to the pub to download.
Getting There
The nearest train station is Barnes, a 30 minute walk or 7 minute bus ride away. The pub is served by routes 85, 170, 265, 419, 430 and 493. See tfl website for travel info.
Race Details & Entry
The entry fee is £6 for British Orienteering members, students and juniors; £8 for others. The races use both SIAC contactless and SI electronic punching; SIAC cards are available to hire for those who do not have their own for £2.
All entries, including on the day, will be online. Entries will stay open until 19:25 on the day of the event subject to map availability.
The start is approximately 600m from the pub. Take care crossing roads.
Route to start. Walk North along Roehampton Lane until you reach Froebel Gate into the University grounds, the start is just on the other side.
Start Times: 18:00 – 19:30
Courses close 20:30 – you must return to the pub by this time, even if you have not completed the course.
These courses are offered:
- Long: approximately 5km (straight line)
- Short: approximately 2.5km (straight line)
Results will be available on the SLOW website shortly after the event.
Helping on the night
This event can’t happen without volunteer effort on the night. If you can lend a hand on the start, or with collecting controls, it is greatly appreciated – please get in touch with Himmy. Everyone who helps will be able to run – and get a free entry!
Organiser/Planner: Himmy-
