Run The Wharf 2026
Thu, Sep 3, 2026
Canada Square Park, London
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Run The Wharf 2026
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After selling out the inaugural Run The Wharf in. 2025, Friday Night Lights are back to bring a running experience like no other to Canary Wharf. A new and improved race route and double the size after-party… Boy oh boy, it’ll be one to remember. Do not miss out!
Log off and line up on Sept 3rd for Run The Wharf, a fast-paced 5K race, a Friday Night Lights party run, and after after-work social set in the iconic heart of Canary Wharf. Whether you're racing for a personal best or just here for the vibes, this unique city run delivers energy, atmosphere, and unbeatable views.
You’ll be running through the slick streets of Canary Wharf, past the glass towers, gardens and through the largest urban regeneration projects in Europe.
Finish running and head to our music areas, bars, and food vendors and enjoy the curated social late into the evening. We’ve got an after-party to boot with a knees up on Canada Square Park keeping you entertained throughout the night. And FYI running shoes work incredibly well as dancing shoes…
This is a race, a reset, and a reminder that there's more to the Wharf than work.
See you on the start line!
For more info on corporate bookings, please email team@fridaynightlights.run
Run The Wharf
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Thu, Sep 3, 2026
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London, United Kingdom
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Location
Canada Square Park, 25 Canada Square, London E14 5AH, UK
Start times
Thursday, Sep 3, 2026
Run The Wharf
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Run The Wharf 2026
Run The Wharf
5km
free
Run The Wharf
5km
free
Route information
A new and revamped 5k route through the heart of Canary Wharf, our 5k road route creates a highly immersive track experience complete with audio and visual effects bringing the night to life with this new style of running in London. A totally unique experience, upgraded again from 2025.
What's included
The Run The Wharf event site is open from 18:00 to 23:00, with races and runs taking place throughout the evening, surrounded by people, parties, and post-run beers on Canada Square in the London sunset and into the night.
🏙️ What to Expect:
- A flat, fast course weaving through the modern architecture, the revitalised green space, and bustling streets of one of London’s most dynamic districts
- Professionally chip-timed results
- Closed road event
- No finishers medals here, just a free beer to celebrate!
- DJ beats and a lively crowd to keep you pumped every step of the way
- Post-run social hub with food, drinks, and local pop-ups
All levels are welcome - from first-time 5K runners to seasoned speedsters. So round up your crew, feel the city buzz, and get ready to Run the Wharf.
💥 Spots are limited! Register now and for the best chance to secure your place on the start line!
How to get there
Hotels and Accommodation
Friday Night Lights has partnered with Let's Do This to bring you some of the best hotel rates close to the startline.
Find your roomEvent day logistics
18:00 | Event site & Bag Drop Open
19:15 | Start line funnel opens
20:00 | Race begins
20:30 | After party on Canada Square begins
21:30 | Bag Drop closes
23:00 | Event closes
The event site opens at 18:00 and finishes at 23:00.
Race bibs ordered before August 12th will be posted to you within 1 week of the event. If you do not receive your bib you will have to collect from the Canary Wharf Suite on Montgomery Square on the 1st or 2nd of September between 11:00 - 14:00 OR 16:00 - 20:00. There is no bib collection on the day.
Bibs ordered on or after August 12th will have to be collected from the Canary Wharf Suite on Montgomery Square on the 1st or 2nd of September between 11:00 - 14:00 OR 16:00 - 20:00. There is no bib collection on the day.
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