We are delighted to announce that HD5K is back in Hyde Park in 2022!

The event will be taking place after work on May 19th (Thursday). Please arrive at the start location by the Bandstand in Hyde Park at 6pm.

 

First organised by Hayes Davidson in 2018, in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association, the HD5K charity run in Hyde Park honours the memory of Alan Davidson who founded Hayes Davidson and who was diagnosed with MND in 2012. Alan sadly left us in August 2018 aged 58 and was present at the inaugural run in May 2018.  

 

Participants from architectural, design and property sectors will be chip timed and there will be prizes awarded in a variety of categories.

Last year, with our virtual event, over £40,000 was raised for the Motor Neurone Disease Association. The overall total of over £200,000 since 2018!

The event has been made possible with the invaluable support from the Royal Parks and our wonderful sponsors:

- the Design Museum
- Vitra
- the World Architecture Festival
- Ali Tomlin,

And our media partner:

- Dezeen

The HD5K donations are doubled through match funding from Alan Davidson Foundation, which itself has a strong focus on MND research as well as other initiatives which benefit those with disabling neurological conditions. All the fees connected with the payment process are covered by Hayes Davidson to allow the full amount to be donated directly to MNDA.

You can also help by making a donation on our Just Giving page.

 

All of our events are organised following government and governing body COVID-19 guidance. We will continue to ensure that we deliver safe and enjoyable events.

 

Entry on the day will not be available.

 

Event Details

 

Bib Numbers

Bib numbers are expected to be mailed to all participants who have registered with a valid UK address by midnight on Tuesday 10th May, after which bib numbers will be available for collection from registration at the event only.

 

Results

Results will be communicated to all pre-registered participants within 24 hours of the event.

 

Rewards

All finishers will receive a medal on completing the event. There are also prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd fastest runners in the female and male category as well as a prize for the biggest fundraiser! Prizes include: ticket to WAF 2022, yearly memberships for the Design Museum, items sponsored by Ali Tomlin and by Vitra!

 

Facilities

 

Medical Cover

Suitable medical cover is provided at this event in case of a medical emergency. 

 

Bag Drop

Whilst we recommend bringing as little as possible, runners can leave essential belongings with us using the tear-off baggage strip on their bib.

 

Photography

Event images are available, a link to which will be provided as soon as possible after the event.

 

Water Stations

Water will be available at the finish only.

 

Toilets

Toilets will be available around the start/finish area for use throughout the event.

 

Changing Rooms/Showers 

There are no dedicated changing rooms/showers.

 

Other Information

 

Wheelchairs

This event is suitable for wheelchair users. Any participants wishing to compete with specialised equipment are asked to contact us before entering to ensure we can accommodate any additional requirements.

 

Buggies, Pushchairs and Strollers

As a UK Athletics licensed event, the pushing of persons in any device in is prohibited under the UKA Rules of Competition - including, but not limited to - buggies, pushchairs, strollers (or similar) and wheelchairs.

 

Spectators

Spectators are permitted at this event.

 

Earphones/Headphones 

Noise-cancelling earphones/headphones are prohibited and, whilst we discourage the use of other earphones/headphones in running events, participants choosing to use them should ensure they are set to a low enough volume that instructions from event officials can be clearly understood. 

 

Dogs

Participants must not be accompanied by a personally owned or controlled dog during an event. Entries may be accepted from participants with medical assistance dogs, subject to them being correctly registered and identifiable as such, and subject to prior approval by the Event Director.

 

Location

Directions

For details on planning your journey, please visit https://tfl.gov.uk