Muslimah Sports Association - MSA

Join us at MSA Run Club every Sunday for a welcoming, beginner-friendly running session designed to build confidence, fitness and community. 🏃‍♀️✨

📍 Valentines Park, Ilford
📌 Meeting point: Valentines Mansion
🗓 Sundays (starting 14th June)
⏰ 9:00–10:00am
💷 £3 per session

✔ Beginners welcome
✔ Supportive group environment
✔ Perfect for building fitness at your own pace

Whether you’re completely new to running or looking to get back into it, come along and be part of the MSA community.

🔗 Register now via our website: https://muslimahsports.org.uk/msa-run-club/

As part of our programme, we’re hosting a Menopause Awareness Workshop led by a qualified menopause clinician for women who would like to learn more about menopause, perimenopause, and the support available to help manage symptoms and improve wellbeing.

💬 Learn about symptoms, treatments, and support options
❓ Ask questions and gain expert guidance in a supportive environment

📅 Monday 15th June 2026
⏰ 10:30am – 11:30am
📍 Gants Hill Library, IG2 6LA

☕ Refreshments included.

⚠️ Places are limited, so please sign up in advance to secure your spot.

🔗 Register here: via our website - https://muslimahsports.org.uk/menopause-awareness-workshop/

The MSA Dragons are back for the Annual Boat Race! 🐉🛶🌊

Looking to reclaim their spot amid the top 5 women’s teams, the MSA Dragons will be joining groups from across the UK to paddle, compete and fundraise for charitable causes.

Last year the event raised over £400,000 so we are looking to match this and make a positive difference to the local community. Come and show your support! 🙌🙌

🗓️ Saturday 4th July
📍Fairlop Waters Country Park
Forest Road, Ilford, IG6 3HN

To donate to MSA Dragons visit: https://www.launchgood.com/communitypage/msa_dragons__alnoor_boat_race_2026_1 #!/community/msa_dragons__alnoor_boat_race_2026_1/

📣📣We are proud to announce that Muslimah Sports Association have been awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award at The British Muslim Awards 2026! 🏆🎉🎉

It is an honour to be recognised by one of the most prestigious events in the Muslim community. We want to take this opportunity to extend our gratitude to the countless hours our volunteers and staff put in to helping Muslim women gain access to sports.

As we enter our twelfth year in operation, our dedication to this cause has only strengthened and we pray we can continue this success for many years to come insha’Allah.

Thank you 🎉🎉

For Gaza 🇵🇸

Next month MSA will be joining Run or Walk for Gaza, a community fundraising event to provide urgent relief and support for the people of Gaza.

Here at MSA, the Palestinians are in our hearts daily as they continue to fight for survival, so this is an opportunity to make a difference to a much needed cause. Funds raised will go to emergency relief like food, medical aid and essential supplies.

The event is designed to bring the community together with family-friendly activities so whether you’re running, walking or cheering from the sidelines there is something for you!

🗓️ Sunday 28 June 2026
📍 Mile End Park & Stadium
⏰ 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

To join MSA’s group registration visit:

muslimahsports.org.uk/run-or-walk-for-gaza-2026-with-msa/

To donate to MSA visit:

www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/run_or_walk_for_gaza_2026__msa

Good luck to all the MSA participants taking part today - we know you’re going to smash it! See you at the finish line!! Good luck and enjoy yourselves!

Join us this Sunday at the London Marathon to show your support for the MSA runners!🏅🏃‍♀️🏃👟

Our nine runners have been training hard to take on one of the world’s biggest marathons. They’ll be joining a record-breaking number of applicants in London starting in Greenwich and finishing at the historic sights of The Mall.

We wish the very best of luck to:
Ameer
Aysha
Farzana
Hannah
Nacira
Lila
Lucinda
Mehdi
Minhaj

🏅🎉👟🧕🏽🏁

Meet point P - corner of St James Park - come down to celebrate all the MSA runners achievements!

The celebrations continued with the return of at Gants Hill Library

The sisters enjoyed sharing food, exchanging gifts and sharing knowledge.

Well done to and for organising and supporting.

Our next runner is all the way from Canada 🇨🇦 - we are so pleased to have you on our team .hassi

Nacira 🇨🇦🏅

Race to the Top: Nacira’s experience of running the marathon overseas has made her adept to the challenge. The race is a test of endurance and she is ready to knock it out of the park again! We can’t wait!🙌🙌