Join us for an exciting day of running, meeting new people, and taking on the challenge in Battersea Park. Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or simply looking to enjoy a great day out, this event is for you.
📅 Date & Time:
16 April 2025 – Millennium Arena, Battersea Park
Registration: From 12:30 PM (Please register at least 30 minutes before your event)
5K Fun Run & Walk: 2:00 PM
10K Race: 3:00 PM
Closing date: 31st March 2025
📍 Venue:
Battersea Park, Chelsea Bridge Gate, Battersea, SW11 4NJ
🏷️Pricing:
Member 10K Run = £8.00
Non member 10K Run = £12.00 + £6.00 non member event fee
Member 5K Run & Walk = £5.00
Non Member 5K Run & Walk = £10.00 + 6.00 non member event fee
📋Useful Information:
Toilets available on-site
Café in the park for refreshments
🚗Getting There:
Nearest tube station: Sloane Square (20-minute walk to the park)
Parking: Limited spaces available via Chelsea Gate onto Carriage Drive North (parking charges apply). Follow signs to Millennium Arena.
Battersea Power Underground Station is located on Battersea Park Road (Northern Line) and It's approximately a 10 minute walk from the park.
🏃♂️About the Race:
5K Race: 2 laps of the park
10K Race: 4 laps of the park
Marshals stationed around the course to assist runners
Bring a water bottle – refill stations available
First aiders on-site
🏅Presentations:
All participants receive medals at the finish line
Awards for the top three runners in each category, presented by the CSAA President
🤝Networking Opportunities:
A great opportunity to connect with like-minded runners from the Public Sector and Civil Service.
Enjoy a lovely day out doing something you love whilst challenging yourself to achieve a personal best or embracing the competitive spirit!
👥Volunteer Opportunities:
If you’d like to volunteer at our popular Capital Challenge event, please email nick.linney@cssc.co.uk to express your interest.
🆕Not a CSSC Member?
An event fee is applied to each non-member ticket. Why not make use of the linked membership scheme and earn yourself £10 by joining them up to CSSC, they will save the non-member event fee, and purchase the ticket at the discounted members rate. Invite your non-member guests to join CSSC here.
Please note that non-member event fee is non-refundable.
🚆Supported by the CSSC National Travel Policy:
Classed as a Category C event, allowing up to 25% reimbursement for travel and accommodation expenses (limits apply). Important: Receipts required for claims.
❓Any Questions?
Contact us here, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Good luck, and see you at the starting line!
Starts at 14:00
Entry fee just £5 for members and £10 for non-members
Non-members can join CSSC to save on event fee
Commemorative medals for all finishers
Starts at 15:00
Entry fee just £8 for members and £12 for non-members
Non-members can join CSSC to save on event fee
Commemorative medals to all finishers and winners trophies in each category
Chip timers for all 10K competitors
Follows the UKA Athletics rules
Entry into the competition of your choice
Commemorative medal to mark the occasion for all finishers
Electronic chipping to track your race (10k run only)
Water stations around the course and finish line
Secure manned storage
Select 'book now' and log in using your CSSC email address and password
Select your preferred ticket type and complete the required data capture
We'll email you all the details you'll need, all you have to do is turn up, warm up and have fun!
Non CSSC Members applying
If you have not previously registered a CSSC guest account, please register here for free.
If you have logged in as a guest user previously click 'Book Now' and sign in using your guest login credentials.
Non CSSC members can join CSSC to make use of the reduced entry fee, plus enjoy all the additional benefits and savings you get with your CSSC membership.