Summer is in full swing here in the USA and parkrunners are loving it! We say every weather is perfect parkrunning weather, but a sunny morning during summer vacation really is perfect parkrunning weather. Across the country last weekend we had a record breaking 53 events that saw 2,085 finishers – our second week in…
parkrun is committed to ensuring our events are as accessible as possible to as many people as possible, which includes breaking down barriers to signing up. As a result, and following a lengthy international consultation, we evolved the gender question on our registration form in 2020 to include ‘another gender identity’ and ‘prefer not to…
parkrun and World Athletics to empower community to open more parkrun events in Oregon, starting in Eugene and Springfield parkruns are free, weekly, community 5k events open to everyone as walkers, joggers, runners and volunteers Eugene and Springfield to benefit from legacy event from World Championships. parkrun and World Athletics have committed to helping the…
It was the fifth annual Octogenarian get-together at the home of parkrun – Bushy parkrun in the U.K, on Saturday 2 July, with a total of 39 octogenarians and two nonagenarians making the trip – 32 men and nine women. George Frogley and Richard Pitcairn-Knowles have been jointly organising this wonderful event since 2017. The annual event invites…
It’s been a happening week in the world of parkrun USA as we say hello to three new events, see lots of parkrunners enjoy the middle of summer, and witness plenty of wildlife. Lets review some of the best photos of the week! Our first new event to feature this week is Osborn MetroPark parkrun. 42…
The summer really does bring a mix of conditions and photos across the country. From the high heat and dry conditions in Palo Alto in California to the flooded and rainy downpours in the East, we got it all this week. Relive the journey in our week of photos. Byxbee parkrun hosted their 80th event on…
With schools breaking up for the summer in many of the parkrun countries, and the weather becoming more than encouraging to spend time outside and plan holidays, it is a perfect time to take care of yourself! And we are here for you all – every week, wherever you are, all summer. Summer is…
Happy Independence Day week! There was a red, white, and blue theme across our parkrun last Saturday as we all got into the holiday spirit. Here’s our highlights from the day. Sippo parkrun not only celebrating Independence Day but also Nancy’s 50th volunteering occasion. Well done Nancy! Everyone is paying very close…
Earlier this week the USA celebrated Independence Day. It’s a day of national pride and celebration, so in our own spin we turn the spotlight on three American parkruns to highlight their unique differences, while at their heart having the same friendly and welcoming core. We start off in Florida, where we have Depot…
Friday 1 July is Canada Day, and it is a very special day for Canadians around the World. To celebrate and mark the annual occasion, many Canadian parkruns hold a Canada Day parkrun event. We speak to some Canadian parkrunners about what the special day and parkrun event means to them. As the Government of…
