Achilles International UK - Greenwich Peninsula parkrun takeover

A special parkrun trip with pan-ability sports charity Achilles International UK


Location
North Greenwich Station (top of escalators)
London
SE10 0PH
Date and time
08:20 - 09:50
Saturday, 17th of January 2026
Who this task will support
Achilles International

What is Greenwich Peninsula parkrun?

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! Nearby Sunday 2k junior parkrun events for 4 to 14 year olds and their families can be found here.

https://www.parkrun.org.uk/greenwichpeninsula/


Achilles International UK, the pan-ability charity who host regular social running events are planning on hosting a meet up at the new Greenwich Peninsula parkrun.

The team are looking for runners willing to help as a VI (visually impaired) guide for the run, but also also helpers to look after guide dogs and to offer support on the day!

A WhatsApp group link will be messages to all sign ups, to assist with correspondence with the Achilles International team.


Here is an agenda for the day:

8:20 am

Meet at North Greenwich Station

North Greenwich Underground station London SE10 0PH

8:30 am

Make our way to the Greenwich Peninsula Parkrun venue, about a five to 10 minute walk.

8:40-45 am

Meet the run director and get the dedicated briefing for the Achilles group

8:45-50 am

Prepare to start at 9 o’clock, including bagdrop, warmup, attending the generic first timers briefing.

9:50 am

Post run coffee.


How are you getting there?

Meet at the task
I will make my own way to the task
  • Unknown runner

Who's going

  • lizzie
  • Merton runner

Discussion

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Location
North Greenwich Station (top of escalators)
London
SE10 0PH
Date and time
08:20 - 09:50
Saturday, 17th of January 2026
Who this task will support
Achilles International
Walkable

As you will make your own way to the task, feel free to walk or run as you wish.

Ideal for beginners

North Greenwich Station (top of escalators)
London
SE10 0PH


Simon Fitzmaurice
Led by Simon Fitzmaurice

- Goodgym Islington AA - Likes long slow runs - Coach in Running Fitness


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Age Restriction

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