The runners took part in a five - mile run around the Olympic Park in London . Course took them past some of the major venues for this summer 's Olympics . Spice , Mel B , Princess Beatrice , former Olympians among other athletes .
5,000 runners took part in a five-mile run around the Olympic Park in London . Course took competitors past some of the major venues for this summer 's Games . Spice Girl Mel C , Princess Beatrice , former Olympians among celebrity participants .