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Over the past couple of years, as I’ve taken a step back from the day to day operations at parkrun, I’ve been working on a new project—something separate to parkrun but inspired by the hundreds of conversations I’ve had with folk at parkrun events all around the world over the last 14 years.
I’ve always wanted parkrun to be inclusive. To be encouraging and supportive. To remove as many barriers as possible to physical activity. And I’m immensely proud of what we have achieved together at parkrun: the world’s biggest running event positively impacting the health and happiness of more than three million people so far.
But one barrier has persisted. One that we’ve not been able to overcome through parkrun.
Read Paul’s mission in the following link
http://www.parkrun.com/news/2018/09/06/introducing-contra
Queenstown parkrun was excited to have an icon of the New York Marathon visit on 9th February. Peter Ciaccia was the President of the New York Road Runners(NYRR) and Race Director for the New York Marathon before retiring last year. One of the most recognizable members of the USA marathon scene, the native New…
Whangarei will celebrate their 3rd anniversary this Saturday, everyone is invited to go along to make it a memorable one! Upcoming anniversaries Whangarei - 16th February Wanaka - 23rd February Upcoming Events: WELLINGTON ROUND THE BAYS 2019 and Achilles International This is Achilles NZ’s first event for 2019 where we all come together as…
