01 | The Event
A run, a reset, a reminder.
Log off and line up on September 2nd for Run The Wharf, Canary Wharf's 5K challenge and after-work social set in the iconic heart of Canary Wharf.
A premium running and social event brought to you by London Marathon Events, Canary Wharf Group, and Friday Night Lights on the roads and parks of the Wharf.
After two straight sell-out editions, Run The Wharf returns for 2027 with 5,000 tickets: the biggest after-work race night London has ever seen.
A seasoned racer aiming for a personal best or just here for the networking and social, this event will deliver the most unique city run and corporate social London has ever seen.
You'll be running through the slick streets of Canary Wharf, past the glass towers, gardens and waterways, through the largest urban regeneration project in Europe.
Finish running and head to our music areas, bars, and plenty of food options, and enjoy the curated social late into the evening.
Run The Wharf is a run, a reset, and a reminder that there's more to the Wharf than work.
02 | Why Run The Wharf
Built for better team socials.
- Boosts team energy, connection and inclusivity. Healthy activities like outdoor challenges, group runs, or wellness workshops create shared, memorable experiences that naturally build trust and camaraderie, all without relying on alcohol. These events make everyone feel welcome, regardless of their drinking habits, religious beliefs, or health goals.
- Enhances physical and mental wellbeing. Swapping booze-heavy socials for active or mindful events displays to employees that their wellbeing matters. This develops to better stress management, higher energy levels, and fewer sick days, all of which contribute to a happier, more resilient team.
- Drives positive employer branding. A company known for promoting healthy, modern team-building events stands out to top talent, especially younger generations who value wellbeing, work-life balance, and progressive company culture. It signals that the business invests in its people, not just its profits.
- Encourages active team participation. Healthy social events invite teams to take part in the activity itself rather than simply being passive participants at a bar. This shared sense of purpose and achievement will help build stronger bonds and foster teamwork, leaving people feeling more connected and proud.
03 | What To Expect
Race night, done properly.
The Run The Wharf event site is open from 18:00 to 23:00, with a 5k race taking place on the closed roads of Canary Wharf.
- A new and improved 5k run route
- A one-of-a-kind night race, taking place after work on closed roads
- Professionally chip-timed results
- Complimentary celebratory drink (0% also available)
- Post run networking and social in Canada Square Park
- Social hub with food, drinks, and local pop-ups
All levels are welcome, from first-time 5K runners to seasoned speedsters. Gather your colleagues and get ready to Run The Wharf.
04 | Hospitality
Make a night of it.
Hospitality for 2027: keep the team together after the finish line.
For hospitality enquiries, email team@fridaynightlights.run.
05 | Ticket Information
Bring the whole team.
Prices rise from the New Year onwards: book now and beat the increase.
2026, in numbers.
- Closed roads through Canary Wharf
- Chip-timed results
- Festival village on Canada Square Park
- DJs until 23:00
The dates that matter.
How corporate booking works.
- Book your places. Buy your team's tickets in one order: the more you book, the bigger the discount.
- Invite your team. Your bespoke Let's Do This portal handles the invites, so everyone manages their own sign-up.
- Allocate every ticket. Each runner claims their place, with every ticket allocated by 12 August 2027, 23:59:59.
- Bibs land by post. Allocate by 29 July 2027, 23:59:59 and your race number arrives via Royal Mail. After that, collect in Canary Wharf on 31 August or 1 September.
Group discounts.
| Tickets | Discount |
|---|---|
| 10 | 5% |
| 20 | 10% |
| 35 | 15% |
| 50 | 20% |
Corporate discounts scale with purchases.
- All purchased bibs must be allocated to participants by 12 August 2027, 23:59:59.
- Allocate by 29 July 2027, 23:59:59 to have bibs posted.
- The first two editions sold out well before race night, so lock in your places early.
- Race numbers are posted via Royal Mail to the address given in the booking flow by each individual participant when they sign up.
- Purchased tickets must be allocated by the cutoff of 29 July 2027, 23:59:59 to have bibs posted.
- Tickets allocated after the cutoff must have bibs collected in Canary Wharf on 31 August or 1 September.
- All purchased bibs must be allocated to participants by 12 August 2027, 23:59:59.
- There is no bib pick up on 2 September.
- A bespoke booking portal with Let's Do This, a premier ticket booking platform for running events.
- Manage your participant details, teams, and allocate entries, all in one centralised place.
- Access to our Technical Account Manager from Let's Do This, there to support you through the whole process.
06 | FAQs
The details.
Corporate bookings
Bib distribution
- Race numbers are posted via Royal Mail to the address given in the booking flow by each individual participant when they sign up.
- Purchased tickets must be allocated by the cutoff of 29 July 2027, 23:59:59 to have bibs posted.
- Tickets allocated after the cutoff must have bibs collected in Canary Wharf on 31 August or 1 September.
- All purchased bibs must be allocated to participants by 12 August 2027, 23:59:59.
- There is no bib pick up on 2 September.
- A Customer Service desk within Canary Wharf during event week will help with any queries.
Portal management
- Secure your entries, then invite your group participants to manage their own booking and sign-up, minimising admin.
- Let's Do This will manage your Booking Portal and guide you through the booking process.
- Your Technical Account Manager from Let's Do This is there to support you through the whole process.
Payment solutions
- Tickets need to be paid for upfront by the Lead Booker.
- There is a minimum booking of 5 for corporate bookings.
Event information
Event Information emails will arrive in the weeks leading up to Run The Wharf. If you have any questions in the meantime please reach out to team@fridaynightlights.run
Transfers, swaps and refunds
- Places are non-refundable.
- Bibs are strictly personal: the runner on the bib must be the runner on the course, or medical details and results are invalid.
- Someone dropped out? Swaps can be made through your portal up to the allocation deadline of 12 August 2027, 23:59:59.
- Once a bib has been posted, that ticket can no longer be swapped.
Team management
- Choose one team for the whole booking, or split your booking into separate mini-teams.
- There is no limit on how many people can go into a team.
