A group of women from Merton have qualified to lead women-only run clubs, to ensure women’s safety when exercising.

Sport England found that 48% of women prefer not to be active outside after dark, and that 60% of women worry about the risk of sexual harassment or intimidation while exercising.

Merton Women Run was developed in late 2023 after a resident experienced an assault when out running in the morning before work.

Her feedback to her council support worker helped inspire and shape the project.

All runs are listed on the Merton Activity Finder.