Lets Lift the curfew

Women’s Only weekly running sessions – beginner to advanced

Let’s Lift the Curfew is a University of Reading Centenary Grant project launching on the Whiteknights campus as part of Sport England’s ‘This Girl Can campaign, that aims to get more women being active during the darker months. Almost three-quarters of women in the UK change their outdoor activity routines during winter due to fears around their safety. One in four ensure to take well-lit routes, almost a quarter avoid certain areas altogether and one in five glance behind them to ensure they’re not being followed.

Let’s Lift The Curfew is a supportive, safety‑first running initiative created for women.

Open to students, staff and the community.

Join us every Thursday for structured sessions led by qualified run leaders, welcoming all abilities — beginners, intermediates and advanced runners.

Launch Date: Thursday 29th January, 5pm meet

RUN START TIME APPROXIMATELY: 5:15 pm

Running Dates: 29/01, 05/02, 12/02, 19/02, 26/02, 05/03, 12/03. 19/03. 26/03

Meeting Point: Outside the SportsPark Pavilion

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Distance: 3km

Cost: FREE

Register: Sign Up Here

Why join?

• Women‑only safe and supportive space
• Qualified run leaders
• Beginner, intermediate and advanced pace groups
• No‑one‑left‑behind approach
• Build confidence, fitness and community
• Completely free

What to wear / bring

• Water (optional)
• Hi-vis Clothing
• Running light / Headtorch
• Comfortable kit & footwear

Safety & accessibility

• Clear safety briefing each week
• Buddy system
• Well‑lit routes
• Trained leaders
• Outdoor meeting point: Outside the SportsPark Pavilion
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• If you have accessibility needs or questions, please get in touch

Who can join

All women students, staff and the community — beginners to advanced.
Whether it’s your first run or your fastest mile, you are welcome.

The Route

3km route round campus

Need More Information

Please email, d.a.steers@reading.ac.uk