News - 9th August 2023
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week in pictures – August 9

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Another week, another parkrunday… And we had over 3,000 finishers for the 5th week in a row! This past Saturday saw exactly 3,333 finishers and 643 volunteers across 61 events. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the pictures!

 

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City Park parkrun, Iowa had their new pop up sign on display this past weekend – have you taken a pic with your local pop up sign yet??

 

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A great turnout at Eastern Trail parkrun, Biddeford in Maine!

 

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What’s not to love about this pic from Fletcher’s Cove parkrun in DC? The greenery, the out and back path that’s great for cheering each other on, what looks like perfect parkrunning weather… Sign us up!

 

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Joe Creason parkrun in Louisville, Kentucky celebrated their 200th event last weekend, and smashed their previous attendance record with 137 finishers! Happy 200th!

 

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Shoutout to all of our volunteers last weekend! Just like this crew at Spindle Tree parkrun in Texas, we couldn’t have done it without you!!

 

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What’s your favorite milestone shirt to wear? This group of 4 at Livonia parkrun in Michigan sure love their red 50s, although they’ve got a whopping 703 finishes between them!

 

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We had a unique inaugural last weekend as we welcomed Kingston Park parkrun, Cottage Grove to our ranks. It’s taking the place of Hamlet Park parkrun in Minnesota while repairs are done on the trail. Congrats on event #1!

 

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Great parkrunning weather at Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun in Cleveland, Ohio!

 

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Des Moines Creek parkrun sure is loving their new volunteer vests! Have you gotten the chance to try one out yet? Volunteer this week and give it a go!

 

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Seriously… We can’t get enough of these new signs! @ Danehy Park parkrun in Massachusetts

 

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That feeling when you get to finish your home parkrun again after a year studying (and parkrunning!) abroad in Japan. Welcome back to College Park parkrun!

 

That’s it from us this week, see you next time!

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