Run Weekends Pastry Run Club

Run Weekends are bringing their Pastry Run Club to Up & Running Reading on Friday 13 November, and it's exactly what it sounds like: a 5K morning run that's more about the company and the treats than the clock. They describe it as a relaxed session fuelled by good company, coffee and pastries, so it's a better fit for a social start to the day than a proper race.

There's a bit more to it than just the run, though. You'll get to trial the latest Brooks shoes on the road, with expert advice on hand from the Up & Running store if you're looking for a new pair. Once the running is done, the group gathers for a special guest Q&A, and everyone who takes part is entered into a raffle to win a pair of Brooks shoes. It's a good way to get a few miles in and maybe walk away with something for it.

The whole thing runs from 7:15am to 9:00am, with the run itself starting at 7:30am, so you'll be back and sorted well before the proper working day kicks in. It's free to join, and it all happens at Up & Running Reading, 96 Broad Street, Reading RG1 2AP.