Muslim Women’s Network says charity run could have been more inclusive

A charity run has faced criticism for excluding girls over 12 and women (Alamy/PA) -

A Muslim women’s group said a charity run which excluded females aged over 12 could have been more inclusive and avoided “reinforcement of negative stereotypes”.

The event in London’s Victoria Park on Sunday was billed as an “inclusive 5km race” welcoming “runners and supporters of all ages and abilities”, but it was open only to “men, boys of all ages and girls under 12”.