University of Nottingham researchers are still inviting parkrunners of all levels to take part in a study examining how their running habits changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and what impact running could potentially have on the virus itself. This research is supported by The parkrun Research Board, and here’s how you can take part….
We’re lucky enough to have some beautiful parkruns around the country, including Canyon Rim Trail parkrun (whose course literally traces the edge of a canyon!) so what better way to enjoy our events than to bring back the ‘parkrun week in pictures’ and take a look at what was happening around the country last weekend……
After a big life move, Naomi Dawson found herself in a brand new country, knowing nobody. Local parkruns helped her integrate into new communities, and make many long-lasting friendships along the way. I wasn’t a runner, never had been. Then, in 2013, someone told me about parkrun. I completed the Couch to 5k programme, after…
The first parkrun in Poland took place on 15 October 2011. As the country celebrates its ten year parkrun anniversary, Poland’s Country Manager Jakub Fedorowicz takes us for a look back at some special moments. Back in the autumn of 2011, when five participants arrived at the very first Polish location, parkrun Gdynia, no one…
We’re really pleased to announce that, with the order of milestone t-shirts now safely in stock, six new milestone t-shirts are available to order for all eligible parkrunners. Now, for the first time, there are the same milestone clubs (and t-shirts) whether you walk, jog, run or volunteer: junior 10 and junior v10…
On Saturday 2 October 2004, 13 runners and five volunteers turned up to Bushy Park in Teddington, London, for a free, timed, 5k run, known then as the Bushy Park Time Trial. Little did they know what they had started. Paul and Joanne Sinton-Hewitt, Duncan Gaskell, Simon Hedger and Robin Drummond made up the…
Anyone and everyone is welcome to volunteer at parkrun, a course can never have too many marshals, and more tail walkers equals more fun! Volunteering is super easy, and there’s no training or experience required – it’ll also make you feel great. But don’t take our word for it. Read on to find…
parkruns are community events delivered every weekend by volunteers. Anyone and everyone can be a volunteer. You need no prior experience and you can volunteer regularly, or just once in a while. All the roles are explained to you on the day, it’s super easy, fun and rewarding. Plus you get to feel a part…
Been wondering what a parkrun looks like? Where do you go? What do you do? How do you sign up? Whether you’re joining us for the first time, or a more seasoned parkrunner that just needs your memory refreshed, we’ve put together this handy guide to everything you need to know about parkrun. …
Bangor parkrunners Colette McIntyre and Gillian Shorter have been timekeeping and barcode scanning using the Virtual Volunteer app. Here they tell us how it works, how easy it is, and why they never want to go back to using the previous equipment. Colette’s story I’ve previously done timekeeping with the old…
