Join Congleton Harriers on Thursday 29th October for Let's Lift the Curfew, a community run and walk supporting This Girl Can's national campaign to make exercising outdoors safer and more accessible for women.

As the evenings get darker, many women feel they have to change their routines, avoid certain routes, or stop exercising outdoors altogether because they don't feel safe. Let's Lift the Curfew challenges this, bringing communities together to show solidarity and call for streets and public spaces where everyone feels safe to be active after dark.

We're inviting the whole Congleton community to get involved, whatever your gender, fitness level, or running experience. Choose from a 5k run, a 3k run, or a 2k walk. You don't need to be a Congleton Harriers member, and taking part is completely free.

Event details

• Date: Thursday 29th October 2026
• Time: 6:30pm
• Meeting point: Congleton Town Hall, where we'll start with an indoor warm-up
• Activities: 5k run, 3k run, or 2k community walk
• Cost: Free

Register for your free place using the link, and invite your family and friends to join us, too!

Please wear high-visibility or reflective clothing and bring a torch, as we'll be outdoors after dark. Thanks to Congleton Partnership for sponsoring the hire of Congleton Town Hall and helping us bring the community together.

After the event, we'll be heading to The Bell on Mulnestrete for an informal social. Everyone is welcome to join us.

You can also help spread the message by sharing your activity on Strava using the title Let's Lift the Curfew, and posting photos or updates using #LetsLiftTheCurfew. Remember to tag @thisgirlcanuk and @congletonharriers.

Let's come together to show our support and help make our outdoor spaces safer and more welcoming for everyone.

Let's lift the curfew together.