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Running District London

Free, friendly weekly runs from Building One and London Fields. Show up, move together and meet the community.

Two runs, one community

Come for a run, stay for the people. Both meet-ups are free, open to all paces and don’t require advance booking. Head to your chosen Climbing District gym at the advertised start time. Check the Social Club listing for any updates before travelling.

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Building One · Saturday mornings

Every Saturday · 9:00am

Meet the Running District crew at Climbing District Building One, Bermondsey. A social start to the weekend, with time to catch up at the café afterwards.

Where: Tower Bridge Business Centre, Drummond Road, London SE16 4DG.

Group stretching and exercising beside the weights gym at London Fields

London Fields · Wednesday evenings

Every Wednesday · 7:00pm

Join the midweek run from Climbing District London Fields. A relaxed way to meet others, get moving and wind down together after work.

Where: Unit 30, Canal Place, Andrews Road, London E8 4FX.

How to join Running District

No membership, no entry fee and no booking needed for the run.

1. Choose your centre. Saturdays at Building One or Wednesdays at London Fields.

2. Come ready to run. Wear comfortable running clothes and shoes, and bring water and anything you need for the weather. Different paces are welcome.

3. Stay for a catch-up. Meet fellow runners and climbers after the run. Café offers can vary, so check current details with the team.

Running District itself is free; any climbing session afterwards is optional and requires the relevant gym entry or pass. For route information, group updates and the Strava invitation, see the Running District Social Club listing.

Running District FAQs

Everything you need before coming along.

Yes. The weekly social runs are free to join. You do not need to purchase a Climbing District membership or day pass to take part in the run.

No advance booking is required for the run. Turn up at your chosen gym at the advertised start time, and check the Social Club listing for the latest group and Strava information.

Building One, Bermondsey: Saturday at 9am. London Fields: Wednesday at 7pm. Both meet-ups start at the corresponding Climbing District centre.

No. Running District welcomes different paces and experience levels. You don’t need any climbing experience to take part.

Yes, if the centre is open and you arrange the appropriate climbing entry or have a valid membership or pass. The free running meet-up itself does not include climbing admission.

A post-run café drink has been advertised for Running District in local event listings. Please check the current café offer with the team when you arrive, as inclusions may change.