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!
Kickstart your New Year with parkrun. 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.
Top comments
MattP79
1 Jan 163#1
I love the idea of these. This middle aged fatty is hoping to be fit enough for his first Parkrun by May! My Endomondo training plan runs to April but I suspect it'll take me longer :/
Latest comments (14)
Dooberrywoo
5 Jan 16#14
Have been waiting for one in Lancaster for ages, finally get one and I can't run due to blinkin' injury!
Scottee
3 Jan 16#13
These are great. I have 3 different ones within a few miles of me. Great spread of runners there so its good for every level of runner (came 5th and 6th in my first 2 ParkRuns)
marleyboy
2 Jan 16#12
I get to run in our local parks as often as I wish and as far as I want...........free of charge!
thomasleep
2 Jan 16#11
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo If the urge to do something as crazy as that I have a watch and every park in the country is free to get in so free anyway, but it wont so panic over :smiley: will look for a list of these parks though and open up a cake stall with nice big comfy chairs :wink:
premierfella
2 Jan 161#10
I'd just add that for anyone worried about their level of fitness before attending a first parkrun, this time of year is for obvious reasons usually a period where more newbies start.
If you are REALLY self-conscious about being the least fast person there, or walk/running around the 5K, have a look at the results page of your nearest parkruns - some have hundreds of parkrunners which truly covers all abilities. You may be surprised to see that there are others who really are doing the 5K in a similar pace to you (fast walking pace would get you round somewhere in the 40-45 minute range), and most parkruns have a tail runner to keep you company if you are at the back (check the volunteer page to see if that is likely to be the case at your local event).
raven1820
2 Jan 16#9
Over 850,000 people now in the club
anisas
2 Jan 16#8
Park run is excellent.
ibrar
2 Jan 16#7
thanks I joined last week
loha
2 Jan 16#6
Great concept. I attend my local Parkrun regularly now. They cater for all abilities. Heat!!
zshamas
1 Jan 16#5
Is this sort of a drag race but for people?
Firefly1
1 Jan 16#4
The 2k would be enough :smile: No chance of a 1k? :stuck_out_tongue:
idbroadhurst
1 Jan 16#3
Also, you can go to any run any weekend.... And there is a thing called parkrun tourism :wink:
deviouspaul
1 Jan 161#2
I've done our local one since I helped start it up! Yes I'm biased, but it caters to all and all are welcome.
MattP79
1 Jan 163#1
I love the idea of these. This middle aged fatty is hoping to be fit enough for his first Parkrun by May! My Endomondo training plan runs to April but I suspect it'll take me longer :/
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Opening post
All you need is your barcode!
Kickstart your New Year with parkrun. 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.
Top comments
Latest comments (14)
If you are REALLY self-conscious about being the least fast person there, or walk/running around the 5K, have a look at the results page of your nearest parkruns - some have hundreds of parkrunners which truly covers all abilities. You may be surprised to see that there are others who really are doing the 5K in a similar pace to you (fast walking pace would get you round somewhere in the 40-45 minute range), and most parkruns have a tail runner to keep you company if you are at the back (check the volunteer page to see if that is likely to be the case at your local event).