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Free Running Groups in London: 2026 Schedule & Guide

Every day of the week, somewhere in London, there's a free group run happening — you just need to know where and when. We've pulled every run we can verify into one schedule, organised by day and time with meeting points, postcodes and a link to each group's page, so you only need to visit a source if the slot suits. No memberships, no fees and in most cases no sign-up: just turn up and run.

Last verified September 2026 — schedules move around, especially in winter, so double-check the source link before you travel.

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Free group runs in London, day by day

Choose a day to see only the runs that fit your schedule. Each day has its own link, so you can bookmark or share it.

Showing all 25 weekly runs.

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Where the runs meet

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Numbered pins group runs sharing one venue; P pins mark adult Greater London parkruns. Always confirm the source link before travelling.

DayTimeRunDistanceStart pointSource
Monday7:00pmSwifty Mondays — riverside loop past Tower Bridge, the Tate Modern and St Paul's; mixed paces, pub after~6kThe Dean Swift, 10 Gainsford Street, Bermondsey, SE1 2NEswiftymondays.com
Tuesday7:00amPuresport Run Club — morning run with multiple pace groups from the clubhouse5kPuresport Hackney Clubhouse, 398 Mentmore Terrace, Hackney, E8 3PHpuresport.co
Tuesday6:15pmLondon City Runners — west along the Thames; all paces at 6:15pm, plus an easy riders wave at 6:45pm (6:30/km). Pub after6.5k / 8k / 11kThe Marquis of Wellington, 21 Druid Street, Bermondsey, SE1 2HHlondoncityrunners.com
Tuesday6:30pm meetRun Dem Crew — weekly community run from lululemon at Old Spitalfields Market; check the crew's latest post for route and departure detailsVarieslululemon, Old Spitalfields Market, E1 6EWrundemcrew.com
Tuesday6:30pmLDN SLCT Track Tuesday — everyone runs the same workout, adapted for newer runnersIntervalsPaddington Recreation Ground, Maida Vale, W9 1PDldnslct.com
Tuesday6:45pmLondon City Runners Easy Riders — social river run at around 6:30/km, or the pace of the slowest runner6.5k / 8k / 11kThe Marquis of Wellington, 21 Druid Street, Bermondsey, SE1 2HHRiver runs
Tuesday6:45pmFulham Running Club — beginner-friendly interval session; the weekly post confirms whether it meets at Fulham Pier or Barn Elms TrackIntervals (~45 min)Location varies: Alphabet Coffee, Fulham Pier or Barn Elms Athletics TrackWeekly runs
Wednesday6:00pm / 6:45pmLondon City Runners — coached track sessions grouped by pace; 6:00pm for sub-21-minute 5k runners, 6:45pm open to everyone. Book ahead via their siteIntervals (~45 min)Southwark Park Athletics Track, Southwark Park, SE16 2ETlondoncityrunners.com
Wednesday7:00pmLondon Social Runners — river loop crossing Tower Bridge, finishing on Waterloo Bridge; be comfortable at 6:00/km or quicker. Drinks after; RSVP on Meetup7.5kNational Theatre main entrance (river side), South Bank, SE1 9PXMeetup
Thursday7:00amPuresport Run Club — social morning run around Clapham Common with two distance options3k / 5k21 Grams Clapham, 1 Cavendish Parade, SW4 9DPpuresport.co
Thursday6:15pmLondon City Runners — west along the Thames, all paces in one wave6.5k / 8k / 11kThe Marquis of Wellington, 21 Druid Street, Bermondsey, SE1 2HHlondoncityrunners.com
Thursday6:45pmFulham Running Club — choice of a social run or a tempo session with pace groups in Wandsworth Park6.5k / 10kAlphabet Coffee, Fulham Pier, Stevenage Road, SW6 6HHfulhamrunningclub.org.uk
Thursday6:50pm meet / 7:10pm sessionTrack East — trackside meet and warm-up from 6:50pm, introduction and drills at 7:00pm, then structured intervalsIntervalsMile End Stadium, 190 Burdett Road, E3 4HLHeylo
Friday7:20amBermondsey Street Runners — 5k social run with three pace groups plus beginner-friendly Start Line options5kTanner Street Park, Tanner Street, Bermondsey, SE1 3LLWeekly schedule
Saturday8:00amLDN SLCT Saturday social — Marble Arch 5k; no sign-up or bag drop, just show up5kMarble Arch, in the square, W1Schedule
Saturday8:00amLDN SLCT Saturday social — Peckham 5k; no sign-up or bag drop, just show up5kUnder Peckham Library, 122 Peckham Hill Street, SE15 5JRSchedule
Saturday9:00amparkrun — free timed run in parks across London; register once online and bring your barcode5kParks all over London — find your nearest on parkrun.org.ukparkrun.org.uk
Saturday9:30amPuresport Run Club — multiple pace groups, longer options available5k+Puresport Hackney Clubhouse, 398 Mentmore Terrace, Hackney, E8 3PHpuresport.co
Saturday9:30amFounders Running Club — easy networking run with pacers at 6:00 and 7:00/km; coffee after5–10kRegent's Park — exact meeting pin on MeetupMeetup
Saturday10:00amLondon Social Runners — anticlockwise lap of Hyde Park at your own pace, then coffee and brunch on Kensington High Street; leaves promptly. RSVP on Meetup6.5kKings Arms Gate, SW corner of Kensington Gardens — navigate to Royal Garden Hotel, W8 4PTMeetup
Saturday10:00amPace & Pastry Run Club — relaxed, chatty pace and no one gets left behind; coffee and pastries after5kThe Lab at Oaklands Rise, North West London, NW10 6DUlinktr.ee/pprclondon
Sunday9:00amLondon City Runners long run — Tower Bridge route with three pace groups18kThe Marquis of Wellington, 21 Druid Street, Bermondsey, SE1 2HHSunday runs
Sunday9:30amLondon City Runners long run — Greenland Pier route with three pace groups10kThe Marquis of Wellington, 21 Druid Street, Bermondsey, SE1 2HHSunday runs
Sunday9:30am meet / 10:00am startLondon Arab Running Club (LARC) — choose a gentle 3k walk/jog, a 5k run with multiple pace groups, or a 7–10k longer loop. Check the weekly announcement for pop-ups or venue changes3k / 5k / 7–10kSpeakers' Corner, Hyde Park, by the Marble Arch entranceInstagram
Sunday10:00amFulham Running Club "10@10" long run — all paces, always ending with coffee and cake10k / 16kBishop's Park Tea House, Bishops Park, Fulham, SW6Weekly runs

Groups that move around

A few excellent free groups and shop runs don't keep a fixed public schedule, so check their pages for this week's plan:

  • lululemon Regent Street — the European flagship hosts community run sessions; check in-store or on their events pages for current times.
  • Nike Run Club — NRC sessions run from NikeTown Oxford Circus and other locations via the NRC app.
  • Midnight Runners — their signature Bootcamp Run (music, exercise stops, 8–10k) plus track sessions and long runs; all events are posted on the Heylo app.
  • Tracksmith London — Wednesday speed sessions, Friday Morning Miles and Sunday long runs are moving from the former Trackhouse; check the official event calendar for each meeting point and route.
  • Runners Need Camden JustRun — the store confirms a long-running Wednesday-night club; contact the store for the current start time and distance.
  • TrackMafia — Thursday speed sessions are usually held at Paddington Recreation Ground; confirm the current meet time on Instagram before attending.
  • Asian Run Club — social runs celebrating London's Asian running community, often starting from Old Spitalfields Market and paired with food events (their Dumpling Shack link-up is a highlight). Runs are announced on Instagram.
  • Bodo Nado Run Club — "bodo" is Farsi for "run": a London Sunday run club built around the Iranian community, open to all. Community through movement; weekly details on Instagram.
  • Sexy Pace Run Crew — social-pace runs where nobody's chasing a PB. Organised through Instagram.
  • Adidas Runners London — free coached sessions across the city via the adidas Running app.

A few tips before you go

  • Confirm before you travel — days, times and meeting points change, especially in winter
  • Most groups genuinely welcome all paces, but read their pace guidance so you know what to expect
  • For evening runs, bring a layer for afterwards — the London cool-down is real
  • parkrun needs a barcode; almost everything else just needs you to turn up

Spotted a change, or do you run a free group we've missed? Email us and we'll update the page.

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