In June 2017, parkrun changed the name of the volunteer Tail Runner to Tail Walker. Global Head of Health and Wellbeing Chrissie Wellington talks us through the decision making process and parkrun’s commitment to inclusivity. Coming last. Feeling excluded. Being ridiculed. These are very real fears for many people taking part in a sporting event,…
South Boulder Creek parkrun, pictured above, launched in 2018 and kickstarted a period that up to this year saw the number of events in the country triple. The growth of parkrun in the country has been incredible. In this ‘parkrun’ pause, we look to take stock and look to exciting challenges moving forward. Since…
In last week’s update we explained that parkrun staff would be directly contacting all parkrun event teams and volunteer ambassadors. I’m pleased to let you know that that process has begun, although with around 2,500 conversations to schedule it will likely take several weeks to complete. Whilst no country in the world has yet…
The parkrun family is made up of 22 countries around the world, and we’ll be taking a closer look at a number of them. This week it’s South Africa, and Country Manager Bruce Fordyce tells us all about the history of parkrun South Africa. In April 2011 I was in London to run…
Coronavirus has put parkruns globally on hold which means we are all missing out on our regular weekly dose of 5km fun and coffee. The pause on existing events hasn’t stopped us from working with teams working on new parkrun developments, however! When we work with new teams, we explain that we need…
It’s been four weeks since we first closed parkrun events due to COVID-19, and we’d like to take this opportunity to explain a little about our organisational structure and how we will be approaching the challenge of supporting our communities whilst their events are suspended. parkrun Global is a UK-based charity with ultimate responsibility…
The parkrun family is made up of 22 countries around the world, and we’ll be taking a closer look at a number of them. This week it’s the Republic of Ireland (ROI), and Country Manager Matt Shields tells us all about the history of parkrun Ireland. parkrun first came to the island of…
After 15 years of parkrun taking place every single week, like us, you’re probably missing your Saturday morning routine We’ve come up with six ways you can recreate the parkrun experience whilst staying safe in the comforts of your own home… 1. Put on your kit and represent We’re all spending the vast majority of…
Now, more than ever, we want to keep the parkrun world inspired and engaged. And what better way to do that, than with stories from you – our parkrun family. Here’s how to get in touch with us. We’d love to see anything you’d like to send through, but especially – Films…
Dear parkrunners, I’m writing to you to let you know that as a fellow parkrunner I am here for you during this time and wish to reassure you that the parkrun family, that I started in 2004, is as strong as it has ever been. We will get through this together, and I know…
