Events
Join the Beckton parkrun 5K on Christmas Day
Kick-start your festive celebrations with a 5km walk, jog, or run at Beckton parkrun on Christmas Day at 9am. What better way to start Christmas Day before tucking into all the festive treats later on?
The free event takes place at Beckton District Park South (what3words location ///begins.keen.bike). See course page for more details.
Advance registration on the parkrun website is required, where you’ll receive a barcode. Please bring your barcode and join the start line at 9am.
There are 1,381 free parkrun events around the country every weekend. Not every parkrun takes place on Christmas Day, but Beckton parkrun does! If you fancy a bit of company on Christmas Day, or want to encourage friends, family, and visitors to get moving, everyone is welcome. See you there!
For your visit
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Starbucks Coffee
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Royal Docks CrossFit
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The Girl of Sandwich
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