Event day information
Sunday, 18 October 2026 · Greenwich Park
Welcome to Freedom Run 4.0. Please read the key event information below before you arrive.
Key timings
- 09:45
- Registration and bag drop open
- 10:30–10:40
- 2.5km / 5km / 10km start in waves
- 10:50
- 1.5km children’s run starts
- 12:30
- Course closes
- 13:00
- Event site closes
Before you arrive
- Participation is for registered runners and walkers only.
- Please use public transport, walk or cycle where possible.
- Wear suitable running clothing and footwear for the weather and park paths.
- Bring a reusable water bottle.
- Check your email for final event-day updates.
On the day
- Follow marshal instructions and event signage at all times.
- The park remains open to the public — be courteous and share paths safely.
- Keep left where possible, overtake carefully and slow down where paths are busy.
- Please do not use headphones in a way that prevents you hearing marshals or safety announcements.
- There will be a water-refill station on the route.
- Free snacks, coffee and water will be available; ingredients and allergen information will be shown on packaging.
- Public toilets are available in Greenwich Park.
- Supervised bag storage is available, but please do not bring valuables.
Safety and support
- Approximately 10 marshals will be positioned around the route.
- An ambulance car and qualified medical team will be based beside the event hub.
- If you feel unwell, injured or need help, stop safely and speak to a marshal or visit Event Control.
- If you withdraw from the event, please tell a marshal or Event Control so we know you are safe.
Help us protect the park
- Use bins and do not litter.
- Please take personal items and rubbish with you where possible.
- Follow the marked course only.
- Do not attach anything to trees, benches, railings or other park property.
Thank you for running, walking and supporting Ukraine.