Safer steps

Safer Steps Community Run 2026

Join us for an uplifting evening of movement, music, glow sticks and community spirit as the Safer Steps Community Run returns for 2026.

Last year, more than 350 runners and walkers came together for an unforgettable evening. This year, we hope to bring even more people together to take strides towards a safer, healthier and more connected community.

Created by It’s Run By Her, a female-only running group based in Bognor Regis, Safer Steps was inspired by the experiences many people face when exercising outdoors. Harassment, unwanted attention and feeling vulnerable when running or walking alone are sadly experiences many women — and men — can relate to.

Safer Steps is about raising awareness while sending a positive and powerful message: everyone deserves to feel safe while enjoying the outdoors.

And you absolutely do not need to be a runner!

Walk it. Jog it. Run it. Come together and be part of it.

We want to light up the night, so wear your brightest or fluorescent clothing, bring your lights and glow sticks, or proudly wear merchandise from your local gym, fitness class, sports club or community group.

We’ll meet at West Park Café at 7:00pm, beginning with a short warm-up before setting off on our 5K route from West Park Café to Butlin’s (Longbrook Park) and back.

Afterwards, stay with us at West Park for music, conversation and community connection.

Women, men, families, walkers, runners, fitness groups, community organisations and supporters are all welcome.

The more people who stand, walk and run together, the stronger the message becomes:

Nobody should feel unsafe while exercising outdoors.

Please register your place so we know how many people to expect.

✨ Light up the night. Move together. Take safer steps together.