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Pre-race FAQs

5K closed-road night race Canary Wharf Thursday 3 September 2026

The questions we get asked most in the run-up to race night: bibs, timings, refunds and transfers. It's all on this page.

Countdown to the first wave

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5K
Race distance
3 Sept
Race night
19:30
First wave
23:00
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Are tickets still available?

No, RTW 2026 has sold out in record time whilst more than doubling in size. Keep an eye out for 2027!

Getting your bib

Where do I collect my bib?

From Race HQ, Montgomery Square (///tricks.prefer.stocks):

  • Tuesday 1 September, 11:00–14:00 or 16:00–20:00
  • Wednesday 2 September, 11:00–14:00 or 16:00–20:00
  • Bring photo ID and proof of purchase

Entered before 12 August? Your bib is posted to you instead. There is no bib pick-up on race day. No bib, no run.

When will my bib be posted?

If you entered before 23:59:59 on 12 August, your bib is being posted to you.

  • It goes to the address you gave at sign-up
  • It will arrive by 1 September
  • There is nothing to collect

We can't track individual packages, so please don't email to ask where it is. If you entered from 13 August, your bib is for collection instead.

What if I missed the 12 August postage deadline?

You'll need to collect your bib from Race HQ, Montgomery Square (///tricks.prefer.stocks):

  • Tuesday 1 September, 11:00–14:00 or 16:00–20:00
  • Wednesday 2 September, 11:00–14:00 or 16:00–20:00
  • Bring photo ID and proof of purchase

There is no bib pick-up on race day.

My bib hasn't arrived. What do I do?

All bibs were sent through an automated delivery system to the address you provided, so please try to track down your bib first.

Still having problems? Come and see us at Race HQ, Montgomery Square (///tricks.prefer.stocks) and we'll see how we can help:

  • Tuesday 1 September, 11:00–14:00 or 16:00–20:00
  • Wednesday 2 September, 11:00–14:00 or 16:00–20:00

There is no bib pick-up on race day, and no bib support on the day either.

Can I collect my bib on the day?
No. There is no bib collection on race day. All bibs must be collected from Race HQ on Tuesday 1 or Wednesday 2 September.
Where is Race HQ?
Race HQ is on Montgomery Square (///tricks.prefer.stocks), open Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 September, 11:00–14:00 or 16:00–20:00.
What do I need at bib collection?
  • Photo ID
  • Proof of purchase

No exceptions at the desk. The same applies if you're collecting a friend's bib.

Can I collect bibs for my group booking?

Yes. Bring your photo ID and proof of purchase for the booking and you can collect the bibs for your group.

We can only allocate bibs against ones that have been signed up for: if somebody has signed up 19 people but the twentieth is unallocated, we can only give you the 19 bibs.

Can I change my bib to Thursday, the Podium 5K elite wave, or Beat The Boys?
No. The cut-off date has passed, so you won't be able to swap your entry to Thursday, the Podium 5K elite wave or Beat The Boys at this point.

On the night

What are the key timings on the night?
  • 18:00: site opens, with the Festival Village on Canada Square Park
  • 18:00–19:00: bag drop open on Montgomery Square
  • 19:30: race starts
  • 21:00: bag collection closes
  • 23:00: event finishes
How does bag drop work?

Bag drop is on Montgomery Square:

  • Open 18:00–19:00 to drop, and until 21:00 for collection
  • Arrive with the tear-off tag from your bib already attached to your bag, and go to the tent whose number matches your tag
  • One bag per person, rucksack size at the largest
  • No loose coats and nothing hanging off the side

It's your responsibility to drop your bag with ample time to make it to your wave. Even better: come ready to run and skip the queue entirely.

Are there secure lockers?
No, only a bag drop facility. All belongings are left at your own risk.
What happens at the after-party?

Cross the line, grab your complimentary drinks in the finish zone, then straight into the after-party, running until 23:00 across two venues:

  • Canada Square Park: the Festival Village, with DJs, the Oasis Bar and food vendors
  • 640East: our finish-line bar on Upper Bank Street at Montgomery Square, a more mellow zone to wind down

Everyone is welcome: it's not ticketed and no wristband is needed.

Can friends and colleagues come to the after-party without a ticket?
Yes, everyone is welcome on Canada Square Park and Montgomery Square: friends, family and colleagues. It's not ticketed and no wristband is needed.

Refunds & transfers

Can I get a refund?

Entries are non-refundable and places can't be carried over. We know plans change though, so if you can't make race night we won't leave you empty-handed: you can claim 33% off Run The Wharf 2027 instead.

  • Claim your discounted entry for next year until 31 December 2026
  • We'll be processing discounted tickets after Run The Wharf 2026, from 21 September
  • To claim, please email us after 21 September and we'll sort your discount then
Can I transfer my place to someone else?
No. Places are non-transferable and bibs are strictly personal. Never run under someone else's number: your bib carries your medical details and your result, and a mismatched runner breaks both.

Corporate bookings

Can I transfer allocated places in my booking?
No. From 23:59:59 on 12 August there are no transfers of allocated places.
When do the places in my booking need to be assigned by?

All places must be assigned by 23:59:59 on 25 August.

  • Anyone who signed up before 23:59:59 on 12 August will have their bib posted to them
  • Anyone who signed up after that date but before 25 August will have to collect their bib from Race HQ
Where do people who signed up after 12 August collect their bibs?

Anyone who signed up after 23:59:59 on 12 August will have to collect their bib from Race HQ, Montgomery Square (///tricks.prefer.stocks):

  • Tuesday 1 September, 11:00–14:00 or 16:00–20:00
  • Wednesday 2 September, 11:00–14:00 or 16:00–20:00
  • Bring photo ID and proof of purchase

There is no bib pick-up on race day.

Can one person collect all the bibs for our booking?

Yes. One person from your office can pick up all of the signed-up bibs. Bring photo ID and proof of purchase.

We can only allocate bibs against places that have been signed up for: if you've signed up 19 people but the twentieth place is unallocated, we can only give you the 19 bibs.

How do I manage my booking?
You can manage your booking through Let's Do This: letsdothis.com/manage-booking.

Entries & event info

When will the event information be sent out?
The full event information will be sent to all runners 10 days before the event. Keep an eye on your inbox (and your spam folder) in the run-up to race night.
When does the full event guide get released?
Seven days before the event, on Thursday 27 August.

The event site

Event site overview map: the Event Village in Canada Square Park with entrances on North and South Colonnade, start waves 1 to 6 with colour-coded walking routes, the start on South Colonnade, and Race HQ, bag drop and the finish by Montgomery Square

Tap the map to open it full-size.