As parkrun continues to grow around the world, we are committed to breaking down barriers to participation in regular physical activity and bringing communities together. Communication plays a vital part in what we do, and we are looking to expand our range of non-English language content. To help us do so, we have created the voluntary…
Welcome to the weekly photo round-up from the Nordics and a real winter feeling this time in many parts. Take a look at the best of the action here. First of all, we celebrate Ingeborg & Arne, both completing their 200th parkrun on Saturday at Esbjerg parkrun in Denmark, and coming across the…
Have you ever wondered who has completed the most parkruns, or who has the most volunteer credits? You’re about to meet Darren Wood and Nicki Clark! Some might be surprised to learn that neither parkrunner was at the first ever parkrun event back in 2004. But ever since Darren and Nicki started, they have never…
Welcome to the photo round-up from some cold and snowy Nordic parkruns! As the winter starts to take control, we have plenty of photos to share from around the region – have a look here: Heading off from the start line at Esbjerg parkrun, and enjoying parkrun out on the course….
Sari didn’t know when she would get the chance to run again, but help was at hand, at parkrun. Read her story below. I’d long debated whether I’d ever put on my running shoes again for anything other than walking. I thought: ”It’s been a long time since the last time I ran,…
Worried about volunteering alone? Not sure how to sign up? Not sure if you have time? All of these concerns were highlighted in recent research into volunteering at parkrun. We take you through eight volunteering myths to remind you that everyone, no matter age, ability or background, is welcome to volunteer at parkrun. …
Sari ei tiennyt pääsisikö hän enää juoksemaan, mutta onneksi hän sai ja löysi apua parkrunista. Voit lukea hänen tarinansa alta. Vieläkö vetäisin lenkkitossut jalkaan muutenkin kuin kävelytarkoituksessa, sitä olin pyöritellyt pidemmän kotvan. Edellisestä kerrasta on kauan, nyt se olisi erilaista. Tarvitsisin opasjuoksijan ja rohkeutta luottaa, olisin vieraan ihmisen havaintokyvyn varassa. Olin jo…
Last weekend, parkrun South Africa turned 11 years old, and what an amazing 11 years it’s been! To celebrate, Bruce Fordyce, the President of parkrun South Africa reflects on how it all started, and how far they’ve come. I think it was a day in December a few years ago when I inadvertently intercepted a…
Welcome to the weekly photo round-up from across the Nordics! We were lucky to have wonderful weather right across the region and that led to a great turn-out for this time of year, with almost 1500 people enjoying parkrun on Saturday. Take a look at the photos below! First of all…
parkrun always takes place on a Saturday morning – apart from two days a year when events have the possibility to hold an extra, special event. In every country around the world, New Year’s Day is one of these days, and then each country can choose an extra day of their own. In the…
