Going to parkrun was non-negotiable for Tess, but over time she fell out of love and “felt like a burden”. After hearing about the parkwalk initiative she returned to parkrun, feeling welcome and accepted within the community. I got involved relatively early on with parkrun – I was even on the start line…
Today is International Women’s Day and we’re proud to have welcomed nearly three million women and girls to walk, jog, run and volunteer at parkrun. Whilst thousands of women and girls participate in parkrun every single weekend, we also know that females are less likely to come along to parkrun after they have registered….
Success as #IWDparkrun encourages female participation at parkruns around the world, in a celebration of International Women’s Day. Supported by Sport Ireland and their “Women in Sport week” initiative, we’re encouraging more women and girls to take part in parkrun events. Last weekend, 49.6% of participants, 56.6% of volunteers & 62.5% of run directors…
We know that many women and girls face very real barriers to taking part in physical activity. From the fear of walking or running in public, of coming alone, to feeling nervous about what to do on arrival, or worrying about coming last. This International Women’s Day, supported by Sport Ireland and their “Women…
This time last year, to mark International Women’s Day 2020, parkrun countries came together in a global celebration of female participation. Here, we look back on that special day, the legacy it left behind, and parkrun’s ongoing commitment to breaking down barriers to participation for women and girls. On the 8 March 2020,…
Join us on Saturday 7 March 2020, the day before International Women’s Day, in a celebration of female participation at parkruns all around the world. Why not bring along a female friend, colleague or family member and walk, jog, run or volunteer together. Join the conversation on social media with the hashtag #IWDparkrun. parkrun events will…
