Own The Night | Get Involved

How to Get Involved  

• Launch evening, Thursday 1st October 2026 

• Lead the Change Wales Workshop – FREE!  

Have you ever heard a joke, comment or insult against women or girls and wished you’d said something to challenge it? Maybe you’ve seen something you weren’t okay with – but didn’t have the confidence or skills to intervene? This 2 hour introductory course to bystander training will empower people to speak up, offer help, and decrease the likelihood of violence occurring. 

Lead the Change is part of Welsh Government strategy to make Wales the safest country in Europe to be a woman and to de-normalise sexual harassment and violence in all parts of society. Welsh Athletics are working with Lead The Change Wales to deliver a workshop as part of their Own The Night Campaign. This workshop welcomes anyone over the age of 18. 

ONLINE Wednesday 11th November 6.30-8.30pm  

ONLINE Tuesday 12th January 6.30-8.30pm 

Please Register here for any of these sessions. 

• Attend a Welsh Athletics organised Own The Night Run. This year these runs will be happening on Sunday 25th October in:  

  • Own The Night: Cardiff Reclaim the Streets Run

  • Own The Night: Colwyn Bay Reclaim the Streets Run

  • Own The Night: Swansea Reclaim the Streets Run

• Organise your club’s Own The Night Run on Sunday 25th October. Last year over 70 running clubs and groups across Wales organised their own run, we’d love to unite Wales again this year with even more runs taking place!  Register here if you plan on hosting a local Own The Night run. 

  • tips for organising your Own The Night run

• Volunteer at one of our Own The Night Runs! If you’re a qualified LiRF or CiRF leader and want to volunteer your time to support with leading a group at one of our organised runs or would love to support with your time in other ways, please Register here. 

• Purchase a BlissKraft x Own The Night exclusive reflective scrunchie, with £1 of every purchase being donated to Welsh Womens Aid, what’s not to love? You can order online here or buy one from our Cardiff Own The Night Run on 25th October. 

Newport Live

We're delighted to see that once again, this year Newport Live are introducing open track sessions through the winter for the public to use the Athletics Stadium in the city. Last year was the first year this was introduced to support women to continue running in a safe space throughout the winter months.

To make use of running through the winter in a well-lit, safe space:

• The track sessions are available Monday to Friday at 6.30am, 7.30am & 4pm. Weekends are available 8.30am & 9.30am.
• Bookings must be made, either online through the website, Newport Live app or directly with reception.
• Track sessions are included with Newport Live membership, non members fee is £6.15 per session
• Changing and toilet facilities will be available in the Velodrome building
• These sessions are open to all
• Location: Newport Stadium, Stadium Way, Newport NP19 4PT
• Phone number: 01633 656757

Swansea Athletics Track

• Indoor sessions available Monday’s, Tuesday’s, Thursday’s 7.15-9am
• Outdoor Track sessions available 9am-5pm every weekday, and 9.30-12.30 on weekends
• £3.60 per session
• Changing rooms & toilets available at the indoor track
• To book: please book through the Freedom App, and select Swansea Bay Sports Park as your location
• Location: Swansea Bay Sports Park, Sketty Lane, Swansea SA2 9AU.
• Phone: 01792 975030

Carmarthen Athletics Track

• The track sessions are available Monday to Friday at 7.00am, 8.00am & 9pm. Weekends are available between 8.00am and 5pm
• Bookings must be made, either online through our website Actif.wales, the Actif app or directly with reception.
• Sessions are included with our Actif Track membership, or pay as you go sessions for non-members is £6.30 per session
• Changing and toilet facilities will be available in the Leisure Centre building
• These sessions are open to all
• Location: Carmarthen Leisure Centre, Llansteffan Road, Johnstown, Carmarthen, SA31 3NQ
• Phone number: 01267 224700

Deeside Sports Stadium

• Monday – Friday 9-9pm and Weekends 9.30-5pm
• Pre-booking is essential, via email or over the phone
• £5pp, 10 session card available at £45 and group rates available at £65 per hour
• Changing facilities, including showers available in the stadium and inside the sports centre
• Location: Coleg Cambria Deeside, Kelsterton Road, Connah’s Quay, Deeside, Flintshire, CH5 4BR
• Phone number: 0300 3030 002
• Deeside Venue Hire < Coleg Cambria

Colwyn Atheltics Track

• Customers can book a session via the Ffit Conwy App, in person at the leisure centre or by calling 0300 456 95 25
• Ffit Conwy DD members: Free as it is part of the membership
• Adult Non-member: £4.55 per hour
• Junior Non-member: £2.85 per hour
• Track x 10 tickets Adult: £36.40
• Track x 10 Tickets Junior / Concession: £22.80
• Monday to Friday 6.30 – 8.30am and then throughout the day. Availability is shown on the App.
• Weekends 9.00 – 12.00pm and then available until 5.00pm with available slots shown on the App.
• There are changing facilities and toilets available at the leisure centre and Eirias Events Centre, which public can access.
• Location: Colwyn Leisure Centre, Eirias Rd, Colwyn Bay LL29 7SP

Amman Valley Athletics Track

• The track sessions are available Monday to Friday at 7.00am, 8.00am & 9pm. Weekends are available at 8.00am and between 12pm - 4pm (subject to matches being played on the pitch inside the track)
• Bookings must be made, either online through our website www.Actif.wales, the Actif app or directly with reception.
• Sessions are included with our Actif Track membership, or pay as you go sessions for non-members is £6.30 per session
• Changing and toilet facilities will be available in the Leisure Centre building
• These sessions are open to all
• Location: Amman Valley leisure Centre, Margaret Street, Ammanford. SA18 2NP.
• Phone number: 01267 224700