- See a selection of photographs from the Newham London Run and 2.5k Family Fun Run and Sunday Fun Day
The race, one of the first to enter the Olympic Park, started and finished at Stratford Park before passing close to the 2012 Games stadium and on to West Ham Park, The Greenway and Stratford town centre.
Among the racers were celebrities Jodie Prenger, winner of BBC's I'd Do Anything, and Steven Hartley, Ray MacAllan and Abby Francis, who have appeared in The Bill, EastEnders and Waking the Dead respectively.
The men's event was won by Jacob Howe in 36mins 34secs and the women's race was won by Sylvie Lloyd in 39mins 37 secs.
Sir Robin said: "The 2012 Games are all about inspiring people to set ambitious targets and go for them. That's why I'm thrilled that thousands have taken up the challenge to run and been a part of history by participating in one of the first races to enter the Olympic Park.
"It is vitally important that the venues, parklands and other facilities are useful and accessible to our residents once the Games are over."
Stratford girl Christine, who was raised just a stone's thrown from the Olympic Park, and was given Freedom of the Borough by Newham Council last year, said: "This was a great day for Newham and it does the borough proud to see so many smiling faces."
Olympic Delivery Authority chairman, John Armitt, said: "The Olympic Park is taking shape in the east London skyline and this was a great opportunity for runners to see it up close. Those on the Newham London Run were among the first runners to compete in the Park."
Olympic Park Legacy Company chief executive, Andrew Altman, said: "The Newham Run gave people a taste of just how inspiring the Olympic Park can be. It is important that people living around the site feel a sense of community and ownership towards the Park after the Games. This is why the Olympic Park Legacy Company is working to ensure local people can benefit from the site and its facilities after the Games."
The fun-packed family day also included the Newham London Family Fun Run - a 2.5km event for ages five years and over.
Results
If you took part in the race visit www.newhamlondonrun.org to find your race results.
Running training sessions taking place in the run up to the Newham London run and beyond:
To get you into shape in the lead up to the run, Newham Athletics Network are holding training runs. The sessions are led by East End Road Runners or England athletics trained coaches.
For further information contact Rhian Horlock on 07971 286250 or email rhian.horlock@newham.gov.uk.
Sundays
10am-12 noon at Newham Leisure Centre (meet on the track) £2 per session
Mondays
4-5.30pm at Newham Leisure Centre (meet on the track) £2 per session
Tuesdays
12.30-13.30pm at UEL Docklands Campus (meet outside the changing/shower rooms in the East Building, DLR side) FREE
7-8pm at Newham Leisure Centre (meet on the track) £4 per session
Wednesdays
5.30-6.30pm at UEL Docklands Campus (meet outside the changing/shower rooms in the East Building, DLR side) FREE
5.30-6.30pm at Newham Leisure Centre (meet on the track) £2 per session
Thursdays
12.30-1.30pm at UEL Docklands Campus (meet outside the changing/shower rooms in the East Building, DLR side) FREE
5.30-6.30pm at UEL Stratford Campus (meet at the main reception point off Water Lane) FREE
7-8pm at Newham Leisure Centre (meet at the reception area) £2 per session
Saturdays
10-11.30am at West Ham Park (meet by the main entrance off Portway) £2 per session
With the £2 per session fee you will get membership to the Run in England Programme, running insurance, a free water bottle, t-shirt and log book.
