Get ready to shake out those legs before the big race day of the London Marathon!
Join us for a relaxed and social 5km shakeout run, hosted by London Arc'teryx Ambassador Haroon Mota, Active Inclusion Network/Muslim Runners Community’s Semeena Khan & Mubarak Sheikh, and NYC Arc'teryx Ambassador Samantha.
It’s the perfect way to stretch, prep, and find your flow before the marathon.
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 Keeping your muscles loose and blood flowing is key to improving your performance and avoiding fatigue or injury on race day. That’s where the shakeout run with us comes in!
Before the London Marathon, we’ll meet on that hopefully cool morning to tackle a relaxed, pre-planned 5km route. It’s the perfect chance to connect with the running community, calm your nerves, and enjoy the beautiful sights along the way. We’ll run past The Mall and Buckingham Palace, taking in the final stretch of the marathon course. There’ll be plenty of photo ops, so don't forget your camera!
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After the run, we’ll have snacks, refreshments, and top tips from our expert ambassadors.Â
Haroon, a seasoned marathoner with 10 London Marathons under his belt (this year will be his 11th!) and Samantha, the founder of NYC-based Asian Trail Mix, will be sharing their race-day wisdom.
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DETAILS:
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Meeting location:
Arc'teryx PiccadillyÂ
212 Piccadilly, London W1J 9HL
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Saturday 26th of April 2025
Event rundown:
Meeting Time - 08:00 am
Briefing - 08:20 am
Start running - 08:30 am
Finish running - no later than 09:30 am
Distance: 5km
Welcome to all abilities in an inclusive, sociable atmosphere.
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Bag drop service is available, limited space only. Â
Haroon Mota, Director and Founder of the Active Inclusion Network, has been championing diversity in outdoor fitness for years, especially within the UK Muslim community. As a 6-star World Marathon Major finisher, he’s gearing up for his 11th London Marathon, making this a special occasion you won't want to miss!
Samantha Dong's running journey began in 2021, and like many beginners, she struggled with her first 5K. In May 2022, she launched Asian Trail Mix, and by 2023, she qualified for and ran the Boston Marathon. Her most recent accomplishment was finishing her first 100-mile trail ultra at Kodiak100 in October, 2024.Â
