Sir Mo Farah to lead 3km run at BST Hyde Park Open House

Sir Mo Farah to lead 3km run at BST Hyde Park Open House

BST Hyde Park Open House has introduced a brand new participatory occasion inviting runners of all talents to participate in a 3km run alongside Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah.

The occasion, titled Run With Mo!, will happen on 30 June as a part of the pageant’s midweek Open House programme.

Organisers mentioned the run is designed to be accessible, with ticket costs ranging from £29.50 through the preliminary launch. Spectator choices will embody each viewing platform and ground-level entry.

The 3km route will start and finish at the pageant’s Great Oak Stage in Hyde Park. Participants will participate in a bunch warm-up session led by Farah and working coach Adam Clarke of URUNN earlier than setting off on a route by means of the park.

In addition to the run, the occasion will embody DJ units and a reside on-stage Q&A with Farah, hosted by broadcaster Nihal Arthanayake. The dialogue is predicted to cowl Farah’s profession and private journey, together with his formative years in Somaliland and subsequent rise in worldwide athletics.

BST Hyde Park Open House will run throughout two weeks, from 9 June to 2 July and from 6 July to  9 July, that includes a mixture of free and ticketed occasions.

The Open House sequence types a part of the broader American Express presents BST Hyde Park pageant. Previous editions have included large-scale public occasions reminiscent of knowledgeable darts showcase, orchestral performances, and health periods. Last yr’s programme additionally featured a film-related orchestral premiere linked to a significant studio launch.

The 2026 BST Hyde Park live performance sequence is about to embody headline performances from Garth Brooks, Maroon 5, Mumford & Sons, Duran Duran, Pitbull and Lewis Capaldi throughout a number of dates from late June to mid-July.

“This June we’re excited to bring everyone together at the BST Open House Festival in Hyde Park for an enjoyable 3km conversational run, with the support of URUNN,” mentioned Farah. “It’s a great place to run, always an amazing atmosphere, and we’re looking forward to seeing runners of all abilities get involved.”

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