The NYD10k starts at 11am in Hyde Park and is run on entirely traffic-free paths through Hyde Park, with the majority of the race taking place in Kensington Gardens. Runners complete two laps in Kensington Gardens before returning to Hyde Park, finishing on the south side of the Serpentine lake by the Old Football Pitches.There will also be a 3k Fun Run that's mainly aimed at youngsters, starting at 12.00pm, which will be entirely in Hyde Park.The 10k course takes in many iconic park landmarks including Kensington Palace, the Italian Gardens and the Peter Pan and Physical Energy statues.Venue Facilities: Toilets only. Please arrive changed and ready to run. There is a 2-hour cut-off time limit for the 10k race.There is more race information on the Serpentine RTC website at https://www.serpentine.org.uk/nyd10k/
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