Wow, what an amazing sunny weekend we had across (most…) of the Nordics. Not just that, but we had a record number of participants at our Danish events. Here’s a selection of photos from across the region.
First, one of the 149 parkrunners to cross the line at Fælledparken parkrun on Saturday
Congratulations to Viktoria, who completed her 25th parkrun at Malmö Ribersborg parkrun at the weekend and celebrated with a PB
Green was the colour of the day at Vääksyn kanava parkrun, with a Cha Cha Cha in support of Finland’s Eurovision entry
A great turnout at Nordre Fælled parkrun including 4 first timers who all said that they had been thinking of coming for years!
High fives on the way round at Haga parkrun
Idyllic conditions at Lillsjön parkrun on Saturday
Celebrating parkrun Danmark’s 14th birthday at Amager Fælled parkrun
A very proud junior 10 milestone parkrunner!
Thanks to the volunteer team at this week’s Tampere parkrun!
Well done to Tor Christian, who has now completed all the Norwegian parkrun events after running Ekebergsletta parkrun on Saturday (where he is also one of the Run Directors)
A super warm welcome at the finish line at Tøyen parkrun
You’re always going to remember you are at this parkrun – at the landmark sign which marks the start of Lahden satama parkrun in Lahti
Spectacular weather at Örebro parkrun on Saturday
Coming into to the finish, also at Örebro parkrun
Another Danish parkrun with a great attendance at Amager Strandpark parkrun
Family parkrun fun at Damhusengen parkrun
Congratulations to Andrew on reaching his 50 milestone at Festningen parkrun on Saturday
Looking lovely too at Skatås parkrun in Göteborg, where many were visiting to take part in Göteborgsvarvet later in the day
Well done Anna-Karin who celebrated her 100 volunteering milestone at Vallaskogen parkrun on Saturday!
The course is looking just beautiful also at Vallaskogen parkrun right now
And finally, a great photo of parkrun friendship, at Broparken parkrun in Umeå
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