From sunrise in Florida to when the tail walkers finish 3,000 miles away in Seattle there are 6 hours of great stories unfolding across the country. Here are some of our favorite stories this week of celebrations, milestones, discovering new communities, and just getting outside together to start the weekend. Thanks to the 400 volunteers…
Most parkrun volunteers are easy to spot. They’re wearing a bright yellow vest, scanning barcodes near the finish, marshaling along the trail, or any of the familiar roles. The volunteer coordinator (VC) role is less visible. Essential to the success of every event, but more in the background. In this volunteer spotlight we meet…
Hello all – Foxy here with another fab barkrunner interview. This time, we are taking the country roads to Charleston, West Virginia to meet the adventurous Scout! Scout, could you tell us about yourself? My name is Scout, and I’ll turn 8 on December 18. My fur mom is a Husky and my fur dad is…
In this week’s roundup of our favorite pictures and stories we find some enjoying the best of fall, others making the most of what Mother Nature sends them, and others finding rather creative solutions. Some are crazy fast, and some savor every step of the way. If you’re feeling that it’s a long road to…
We are recruiting! We have a vacancy for a full-time Territory Manager, based in North America, to join the parkrun Global Team. From quiet beginnings, parkrun has grown into a worldwide social movement with community its beating heart. Committed to breaking down barriers to participation in regular physical activity and bringing communities together,…
Paula Magee found parkrun after losing her four month old son. Here she describes her Armach, Ireland parkrun extended family, and why she looks forward to going every week. My parkrun journey started three years ago now, at the end of October 2016. It was after losing our four month old son, and…
What is the one thing all Run Directors wish every parkrunner knew? Could it be “No printed barcode, no time?” Maybe, as that’s pretty important. Perhaps it’s that parkrun isn’t a race? Another good guess. Or what about the fact that yes, the event takes place EVERY week? That’s probably in the top 5, but…
We’re always spoiled for choice in our weekly roundup of pictures and stories from across parkrun USA. At this time of year the combination of the natural beauty and the supportive, healthy communities is irresistible. And this week we also had a party bus! Sign porters from the rising generation at Fletcher’s…
All of us at parkrun USA would like to thank Darrell Stanaford for his tireless efforts as parkrun USA Country Manager. parkrun USA has grown enormously under Darrell’s leadership over the past 3 years, both in the number of communities reached, and the diversity of lives that are being touched. Darrell stepped aside at…
We’re always spoiled for choice in our final parkrun USA roundup of October. We found creative outfits, spectacular Fall views, and so many individual achievements to feel good about. Plus we welcomed Third Creek Greenway parkrun in Knoxville, TN and Bear Creek Greenbelt parkrun in Keller, TX to the parkrun family. Wonderful! It was…
