Let's Lift the Curfew 2026

Let's Lift the Curfew is all about making a visible statement of support

This autumn marks the fourth year of Let's Lift the Curfew, the national movement from This Girl Can aiming to end the curfew imposed on women by safety fears during darker nights.  

Every year, the clocks go back – and every year, women’s worlds shrink.  

When the clocks go back on Sunday 25 October, millions of women across the UK will once again see their world get smaller as the nights get darker.  

Safety concerns affect where they go, when they go, who they go with and whether they can be active outdoors at all.

Across the country, running clubs and groups come together, heading out with head torches, hi-vis clothing, flashing lights and bright colours to quite literally light up their local streets, parks and communities. These events create a powerful visual reminder that women should feel able to be active outdoors after dark and that the running community stands together in support of safer, more inclusive public spaces. By showing up, being visible and starting conversations, participants help shine a light on an issue that affects millions of women every winter.