Be part of the 2026 Let's Lift the Curfew National Showcase Event
As part of Let's Lift the Curfew 2026, England Athletics is hosting a special National Showcase Event, bringing together runners, run leaders, clubs, groups and partners to shine a light on the incredible impact of this national movement.
This flagship event will demonstrate the power of running communities coming together to challenge the barriers that prevent people, particularly women, from feeling safe and confident being active after dark. By gathering in one location, we will create a visible and powerful statement of support for safer, more inclusive spaces for everyone.
Event details:
- Date: Thursday 29 October 2026
- Location: The Malt House, Birmingham
- Time: 6pm – 8pm
- Distance: 5K
What to expect
Join fellow runners for an inspiring and welcoming evening featuring:
- A community run led by qualified Run Leaders
- Opportunities to meet and connect with runners from different clubs and groups
- Interaction with England Athletics and our campaign partners
- A vibrant atmosphere with head torches, high-vis clothing and campaign colours
- Stories and experiences from those helping to make running more inclusive and accessible
Together, we'll light up the streets of Birmingham and send a powerful message that everyone deserves to feel safe and welcome when being active.
Why attend?
Let's Lift the Curfew is about more than running. It's about visibility, community and creating positive change. The National Showcase Event is an opportunity to:
- Demonstrate your club or group's support for the campaign
- Celebrate the role running communities play in making activity more accessible
- Connect with other runners, leaders and advocates
- Help generate awareness of the campaign through national and local media coverage
- Be part of a collective moment that highlights the importance of safer environments for everyone to be active
Light up the streets
One of the most powerful sights of Let's Lift the Curfew is seeing runners come together wearing head torches, high-visibility clothing and lights. As the group moves through the city, it creates a visible statement of support that is impossible to ignore.
Those joining us at this event will be required to wear head torches, high-visibility clothing and/or lights. We also encourage participants to bring their brightest running accessories to help us create a memorable showcase of solidarity, community and positive action.
Please also note that photography and videography capturing the spirit of Let's Lift the Curfew will take place on the night.
Register your interest
Places are limited and advance registration is required.
Whether you're attending as an individual runner, representing a club, leading a group or supporting the campaign, we'd love for you to join us and be part of this year's National Showcase Event. Register today and help us light up Birmingham for Let's Lift the Curfew 2026.
Register for the National Showcase EventTogether, we can lift the curfew
Every runner who takes part helps demonstrate that communities across England believe everyone should have the opportunity to be active safely and confidently, whatever the time of day. Join us in Birmingham and help make Let's Lift the Curfew 2026 our biggest and most impactful campaign yet.