An EHRC spokesperson said each complaint was considered carefully and that there are certain exceptions under equality law that can apply to charities and belief organisations, including potentially restricting events to one sex only.
A Tower Hamlets council spokesperson said: “This was an independent event held in Victoria Park, not organised by the council.
“Like many local charitable events, it made use of the park space. We are firmly committed to ensuring leisure and sporting activities in Tower Hamlets are inclusive and accessible.”
Last weekend’s event was the mosque’s 12th annual charity run.
A spokesperson for the mosque said:
“ELM encourages women to take part in sporting activities. There are many Muslim women from our community who have taken part in sporting events including boat races, cycling, hiking and marathons as well as various sporting challenges to raise funds for charity.
“We remain committed to listening to the needs of our community and ensuring our programmes serve everyone.”
