Run & Connect Women's 5K - Canary Wharf
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Run & Connect Women's Riverside 5K : Canary Wharf
Run & Connect is a women-only, weekly riverside 5K that starts and finishes at Mercato Metropolitano in Wood Wharf, London. Each session begins with a short group warm up, follows a riverside loop via South Quay, and ends with a cool down. The route finishes back at Mercato Metropolitano where there is a water station and options for coffee and breakfast.
Runs are led by a strength training and running coach who is also the founder of the Run & Connect Club. The leader provides a brief onboarding for first-time participants to discuss running history and any injuries, and to help find an appropriate pace. The organiser maintains a WhatsApp group for run updates and meetups.
The event description notes that participants join voluntarily and should run at a pace that feels comfortable, pausing or stopping if they feel unwell. Those with injuries, medical conditions, or pregnancy are advised to seek medical advice before attending. Refunds are available up to seven days before the event.
The format combines a guided training element with time for social connection after the run, including informal conversation over coffee and breakfast. The event is presented as inclusive of different backgrounds and paces. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
