Submitted several times in the past but for what it is I don't think you'll find a better freebie.
All you need is your barcode! Free, weekly, accurately timed 5k runs/jogs/races for all. The runs take place on a Saturday morning (junior runs take place on a Sunday).
parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in. These events take place in pleasant parkland surroundings and we encourage people of every ability to take part; from those taking their first steps in running to Olympians; from juniors to those with more experience; we welcome you all.
Additionally you can collect milestone t-shirts for runs/volunteering roles.
Latest comments (16)
ainsy69
1 May 17#16
did my second Park run this weekend, great idea and really motivating.
thomasleep
2 Mar 17#15
Looks like you want a parade for running in a circle
Paddy_o_furniture
1 Mar 17#14
Are you after a medal to accompany your watch?
thomasleep
1 Mar 17#13
I have a watch!!
phil001
1 Mar 17#12
****? Turd?
Paddy_o_furniture
1 Mar 17#11
Whitley Bay junior park run gives out ice creams (provided by Venetian Ices).
mollypolly
1 Mar 17#10
Our local one gives a free slice of toast at the end :-)
DisordaNTFC
1 Mar 17#9
Sorry I have to correct you there,
I have attended one and by all accounts I'm a massive ****
Paddy_o_furniture
1 Mar 17#8
Yes it is. But will you get an official time that will appear on power of 10? Will you run on an officially measured 5k marshalled route?
phil001
1 Mar 17#7
These are a bit different though, it's great to run among others, really encourages you to keep going and improve.
Everyone is very friendly and helpful, it's a really nice social gathering of like-minded people all looking to improve, whether elite runners or on your first ever run / walk.
It's all organised really well, and free timing every week so you can keep track of your progress and that of others if you wish.
Give it a go just once, and I guarantee you'll be back many times :smile:
thomasleep
1 Mar 17#6
Free to run in a park?? or anywhere you feel like it last time I looked
refaey
1 Mar 17#5
What a great idea.
I started running in October 2016 and already ran half-a-marathon in January (in Marrakech, Morroco). It was a great experience and a life changer to the better.
I will definitely be joining these runs on Saturday mornings. Thanks very much for sharing.
The.J.Dog
1 Mar 17#4
Been doing these since beginning of January. Great community of people; young and old, fast and slow...everyone is welcome. Make sure you sign up and print off your barcode so you can record your time each week. Do it!
dingo22uk
1 Mar 17#3
Just completed my fist ParkRun at the weekend and I loved it. What a great idea and motivator to get people moving. Volunteer lead and organised, brilliant.
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All you need is your barcode!
Free, weekly, accurately timed 5k runs/jogs/races for all.
The runs take place on a Saturday morning (junior runs take place on a Sunday).
parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in.
These events take place in pleasant parkland surroundings and we encourage people of every ability to take part; from those taking their first steps in running to Olympians; from juniors to those with more experience; we welcome you all.
Additionally you can collect milestone t-shirts for runs/volunteering roles.
Latest comments (16)
Turd?
I have attended one and by all accounts I'm a massive ****
Everyone is very friendly and helpful, it's a really nice social gathering of like-minded people all looking to improve, whether elite runners or on your first ever run / walk.
It's all organised really well, and free timing every week so you can keep track of your progress and that of others if you wish.
Give it a go just once, and I guarantee you'll be back many times :smile:
I started running in October 2016 and already ran half-a-marathon in January (in Marrakech, Morroco). It was a great experience and a life changer to the better.
I will definitely be joining these runs on Saturday mornings. Thanks very much for sharing.
Do it!