Keep the parkrun community walking, jogging and running around the world with the World Athletics Cross Country Championships Bathurst 21 Global Challenge. We’re calling all parkrun and (not)parkrun runners to join “Team parkrun” for this global event so we can keep as many passionate movers as we can, clocking up the kilometres, before 21…
The coming weeks and months are likely to prove critical as the world strives to overcome the continued challenges presented by COVID-19. Unfortunately, whilst Australia and New Zealand have so far successfully prevented significant levels of infection, both countries are currently experiencing regional lockdowns in response to localised outbreaks. In South Africa, thankfully, cases…
With Valentine’s Day nearly upon us, this week for the #parkrunresolution we’re asking you to be kind to yourself and others. This is a great opportunity to give ourselves some self-care. It’s so easy to say, but often so hard to do. We can feel bombarded with messages which tell us what…
Although for many of us our last parkrun was almost a year ago, it’s been hugely uplifting to see so many people enjoying the parkrun experience in the 400+ locations where we have been able to return. Indeed, last weekend more than 56,000 people joined us at 421 events across five countries, including over 3,000…
Staying connected can be one of the most important motivators on any journey, it’s vital for our mental and physical health. We’re into week 5 of the #parkrunresolution and we encourage you to keep connecting. We know that the power of parkrun lies not just in helping people to become more physically active,…
As we start a new month, it does feel increasingly like we are heading in the right direction at last. The pace of progress varies across different countries, but as confirmed cases of Coronavirus fall it gives us hope that a return to parkrun might not be too far away. We continue to monitor the…
At the start of this year we invited you all to kickstart 2021 and join us for a special eight week campaign, The parkrun Resolution. parkrun’s Global Head of Health and Wellbeing Chrissie Wellington shares some thoughts at the halfway point. parkrunners around the world have joined us on this eight week journey,…
It’s been a relatively quiet week as, in the majority of locations in which we operate, various restrictions continue to be in force in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. That said, it was wonderful to see more than 60,000 participants across 441 events last weekend, including more than 3,000 first timers. News from…
Ready to strive for five? Here’s your eight week guide to successfully completing a 5k walk. You can walk at the same pace throughout or, if you want, you can alter the pace that you walk as indicated below. Remember that any plan is only a guide, so please do go at your own…
Have you ever heard of ‘Blue Monday’?! It tends to rear its head after about three weeks of trying to change our lifestyle habits, or do something a little bit different. We’ve got some handy advice to keep you on track, and help you celebrate your success so far. It’s that time when your…
