List of Parkruns in the United Kingdom
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This is a list of Parkruns in the United Kingdom[1][2][3][4][5] and the Channel Islands. Parkrun is the name given to the collection of 5K runs that take place every Saturday morning in 729[6] different locations throughout the country, including every region of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Events take place in a range of general locations including city parks, country parks, national parks, stately homes, castles, forests, rivers, lakes, reservoirs, beaches, promenades, racecourses and nature reserves. The runs are all 5 km in length but have different degrees of difficulty,[7] with hilly runs, for instance at Lyme Park, harder to complete than those that are flat like the one at Kingsbury Water Park. The running surfaces vary: many city park Parkruns are run on tarmac footpaths, closed roads, grass or a mixture of all three, while forest and country park Parkruns are more likely to be on trails. The weather affects the difficulty of the course, with trail runs more liable to be affected by mud or leaves than runs on tarmac paths. Since Parkrun began 2,152,618 runners have run a combined distance of 151,842,770 km.[6] The highest ever attendance is 2,545 at Bushy Parkrun[8] with an average attendance across all Parkruns of 206.[9]
Channel Islands[]
The Bailiwick of Guernsey and the Bailiwick of Jersey are the two Crown dependencies that administer the Channel Islands, an archipelago in the English Channel, off the French coast, with a total population of 164,000 and an area of 198 km2 (76 sq mi). There are two Parkruns: one in Jersey, and one in Guernsey.
Name | Location | Started on | Notes |
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Guernsey Parkrun[10] | L'Ancresse, Guernsey | 9 Apr 2016 | A coastal two-lap course over mixed terrain and passes Guernsey loophole towers. Separate winter and summer courses. |
Jersey Parkrun[11] | Saint Brelade, Jersey | 26 Sep 2015 | Starts and finishes at Les Quennevais Sports Centre and is within walking distance of the airport[12] |
East Midlands[]
The East Midlands is one of nine official regions of England, and has an area of 15,627 km2 (6,034 sq mi), and was home to over 4.5 million people in 2011. There are five principal urban centres, Derby, Leicester, Lincoln, Northampton and Nottingham, and a number of next tier centres. There are 38 Parkruns in the region.
Name | Location | Started on | Notes |
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Alvaston Parkrun[13] | Alvaston, Derb | 25 May 2019 | After several attempts to set up a Parkrun at Elvaston Castle, council opposition forced the change of location to Alvaston Park |
Bakewell Parkrun[14] | Hassop, Derb | 6 Jan 2018 | An out and back run on the Monsal Trail, starting and finishing at Hassop railway station |
Beeston Parkrun[15] | Beeston, Notts | 5 April 2014 | At the Weirfields Recreation Ground taking in the River Trent and canal[16] |
Belton House Parkrun[17] | Belton, Lincs | 7 Nov 2011 | In the grounds of The National Trust's Grade I listed Belton House |
Bestwood Village Parkrun | Bestwood Village, Notts | 28 Jan 2017 | At Bestwood Country Park[18] |
Boston Parkrun[19] | Boston, Lincs | 24 Oct 2015 | At Witham Way Country Park |
Braunstone Parkrun | Braunstone, Leics | 25 Sep 2010 | In Braunstone park starting at Braunstone Hall |
Brierley Forest Parkrun[20] | Huthwaite, Notts | 10 Sep 2016 | An undulating trail run in Brierley Forest Park starting at the forest visitor centre |
Clifton Parkrun[21] | Clifton, Notts | 13 Jan 2018 | At the Clifton playing fields [22] |
Clumber Park Parkrun[23] | Worksop, Notts | 2 June 2013 | In Grade I listed Clumber Park |
Colwick Parkrun | Colwick, Notts | 25 June 2011 | At Colwick Country Park with one lap of the main lake and two laps of the small lake[24] |
Conkers Parkrun[25] | Moira, Leics | 16 April 2011 | In The National Forest starting at the Conkers Waterside and Discovery Centre |
Corby Parkrun[26] | Corby, Northants | 21 Sep 2013 | Two and a half laps of West Glebe Park |
Daventry Parkrun[27] | Daventry, Northants | 8 Nov 2014 | A flat one lap course of Daventry Country Park |
Dishley Parkrun[28] | Loughborough, Leics | 28 Jul 2018 | At Loughborough Rugby Club and runs along the Grand Union Canal and River Soar |
Forest Rec Parkrun | Nottingham, Notts | 6 April 2014 | At the Forest Recreation Ground[29] |
Gainsborough Parkrun[30] | Gainsborough, Lincs | 30 May 2015 | In the grounds of West Lindsey leisure centre |
Gedling Parkrun | Gedling, Notts | 20 June 2016 | An undulating single lap figure of eight course set in the grounds of Gedling Country Park[31] |
Glossop Parkrun | Glossop, Derb | 26 Sep 2015 | Three laps of Manor Park |
Kettering Parkrun[32] | Kettering, Northants | 24 Sep 2016 | At Wicksteed Park, an Amusement Park |
Leicester Victoria Parkrun | Leicester, Leics | 14 Nov 2015 | In Victoria Park, adjacent to the University of Leicester |
Lincoln Parkrun[33] | Lincoln, Lincs | 6 Nov 2013 | Three laps of Boultham Park on tarmac paths |
Long Eaton Parkrun[34] | Long Eaton, Derb | 13 June 2015 | Two laps of West Park starting near the cricket pavilion[35] |
Mansfield Parkrun[36] | Mansfield, Notts | 29 Sep 2012 | Three laps of Manor Park on concrete and gravel paths |
Markeaton Parkrun[37] | Markeaton, Derb | 27 Apr 2014 | Two laps of Markeaton Park starting at the lake |
Market Harborough Parkrun[38] | Market Harborough, Leics | 25 Apr 2015 | In Welland Park |
Market Rasen Racecourse Parkrun | Market Rasen, Lincs | 3 Nov 2018 | At Market Rasen National Hunt Racecourse. Mostly on tarmac |
Melton Mowbray Parkrun[39] | Melton Mowbray, Leics | 10 Jan 2015 | In Melton Country Park, starting at the visitors centre |
Newark Parkrun[40] | Newark, Notts | 1 June 2013 | A multi terrain run in Sconce and Devon Park |
Northampton Parkrun[41] | Northampton, Northants | 5 May 2012 | At The Racecourse (no longer used for horse racing) |
Poolsbrook Parkrun[42] | Poolsbrook, Derb | 2 Apr 2016 | At Poolsbrook Country Park, the site of a former colliery |
Rosliston Parkrun[25] | Rosliston, Derb | 12 Mar 2016 | A trail run that starts at Rosliston Forestry Centre in The National Forest |
Rushcliffe Parkrun[43] | Ruddington, Notts | 6 Oct 2012 | At Rushcliffe Country Park[44][45] |
Rutland Water Parkrun[46] | Rutland Water, Rutland | 24 Oct 2015 | An out and back along the reservoira |
Sherwood Pines Parkrun[47] | Mansfield, Notts | 24 Oct 2015 | A forest run starting and finishing at Go Ape Sherwood |
Shipley Country Parkrun | Heanor, Derb | 25 Feb 2017 | At Shipley Country Park on a mixture of trail, tarmac and gravel paths[48] |
Sixfields Upton Parkrun | Upton, Northants | 24 Feb 2018 | At Upton Country Park |
Watermeadows Parkrun | Towcester, Northants | 16 Feb 2019 | At Watermeadows, bordering the River Tove. The Parkrun is entirely on grass |
East of England[]
The East of England is one of nine official regions of England with a population of nearly 5.5 million in 2011. It includes the ceremonial counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. There are 77 parkruns in the region.
Gorleston Parkrun was the first Parkrun to be set up in the region. The course is along the sea front and is mostly flat apart from a short and steep hill from the lower promenade to the upper promenade.[49] The 500th event at Gorleston Parkrun was held on 1 December 2018 and 349 attended.[50]
Name | Location | Started on | Notes |
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Aldenham Parkrun | Elstree, Herts | 20 Jun 2015 | At Aldenham Country Park |
Barclay Parkrun[51] | Hoddesdon, Herts | 6 Jun 2015 | At Barclay Park |
Basildon Parkrun | Basildon, Essex | 5 Apr 2014 | Three laps on grass and footpaths at Northlands Park |
Bedford Parkrun[52] | Bedford, Beds | 11 Jun 2011 | A fast run at Bedford Park on flat, compacted surfaces |
Billericay Parkrun[53] | Billericay, Essex | 24 Jun 2017 | Almost four laps of Lake Meadows Park taking in the lake |
Blickling Parkrun[54] | Blickling, Norfolk | 9 Nov 2013 | At the National Trust's Blickling Hall with two laps on the mausoleum walk |
Brandon Country Parkrun[55] | Brandon, Suffolk | 9 Mar 2013 | At Brandon Country Park on a mixture of grass, trail paths, gravel paths and sand |
Brentwood Parkrun[56] | Brentwood, Essex | 6 Dec 2014 | At Weald Country Park, one lap including the steep Heartbreak Hill |
Brundall Parkrun[57] | Brundall, Norfolk | 20 Jun 2015 | At Brundall Countryside Park near Blundall railway station |
Burnham-on-Crouch Parkrun | Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex | 22 Jul 2017 | Taking in the River Crouch and the Harbour |
Bury St Edmunds Parkrun[58] | Nowton, Suffolk | 29 Jun 2013 | At Nowton park on the southern edge of Bury St Edmunds |
Cambridge Parkrun[59] | Milton, Cambs | 30 Jan 2010 | At Milton Country Park, lots of twisty turns, flat, some narrow sections and regular 400+ field |
Cassiobury Parkrun[60] | Watford, Herts | 28 Feb 2015 | Two and a half laps of Cassiobury Park all on tarmac |
Castle Park Parkrun[61] | Bishop's Stortford, Herts | 30 Sep 2017 | At Castle Park near the town centre, flat with some narrow sections and a regular 250+field |
Catton Parkrun[62] | Norwich, Norfolk | 5 Oct 2013 | At Catton Park starting near Hayman Lodge on a mixture of surfaces |
Chelmsford Central Parkrun[63] | Chelmsford, Essex | 19 Jan 2013 | At both Central Park and adjacent Admirals Park following the River Can |
Chilton Fields Parkrun | Stowmarket, Suffolk | 24 July 2021 | Three laps of mixed terrain, no dogs |
Clacton Seafront Parkrun[64] | Clacton-on-Sea, Essex | 15 Jan 2016 | Along the promenade entirely on tarmac turning around at Clacton Pier |
Clare Castle Parkrun[65] | Clare, Suffolk | 30 Sep 2017 | At Clare Castle Country Park starting at Clare Castle |
Coldham's Common Parkrun | Cambridge, Cambs | 29 Sep 2018 | At Coldham's Common and mostly on grass |
Colchester Castle Parkrun | Colchester, Essex | 6 Jun 2013 | At Castle Park passing Colchester Castle and entirely on footpaths |
Colney Lane Parkrun[66] | Colney, Norfolk | 9 Dec 2017 | At Colney Lane Playing Fields which are owned by the University of East Anglia |
Dunstable Downs Parkrun | Dunstable, Beds | 23 Feb 2019 | Starts and finishes at Chiltern Gateway Centre. Run on grass and trails |
Ellenbrook Fields Parkrun[67] | Hatfield, Herts | 21 May 2016 | At the University of Hertfordshire Sports Village mostly on grass |
Felixstowe Parkrun[68] | Felixstowe, Suffolk | 7 Apr 2018 | A flat route run along the promenade,[69] starting and finishing at Felixstowe Pier |
Fulbourn Hospital | Fulbourn, Cambs | 7 Dec 2019 | In the grounds of Fulbourn Hospital, mostly on grass, concrete pathway at the start and end of each lap. |
Gadebridge Parkrun[70] | Hemel Hempstead, Herts | 2 May 2015 | Two loops of the park on a mixture of grass and footpath |
Gorleston Parkrun | Gorleston, Norfolk | 25 Apr 2009 | Two laps on the promenade finishing at the bottom of Gorleston Cliffs |
Great Cornard Parkrun | Great Cornard, Suffolk | 1 Mar 2014 | At Great Cornard Sports Centre run almost entirely on grass |
Great Denham Parkrun | Great Denham, Beds | 17 Feb 2018 | On the new parkland running along the River Great Ouse |
Great Dunmow Parkrun | Great Dunmow, Essex | 14 Apr 2018 | At The Recreation Ground mainly on trail starting at the skatepark |
Great Notley Parkrun | Great Notley, Essex | 28 Jun 2014 | In Great Notley Country Park ran on gravel tracks and grass |
Great Yarmouth North Beach Parkrun | Great Yarmouth, Norfolk | 8 Feb 2020 | Along the dunes of Great Yarmouth beach[71] |
Gunpowder Parkrun | Waltham Abbey, Essex | 22 Oct 2011 | In Gunpowder Park, now part of Lee Valley Park and formerly part of Waltham Abbey Royal Gunpowder Mills |
Hadleigh Parkrun | Hadleigh, Essex | 22 Oct 2016 | An undulating course at Hadleigh Country Park with views across the Thames Estuary |
Harlow Parkrun | Harlow, Essex | 8 Nov 2014 | At Harlow Town Park mainly on the foot and cycle path |
Harwich Parkrun | Harwich, Essex | 1 Aug 2015 | Along the promenade starting at Cliff Park |
Haverhill Parkrun | Haverhill, Suffolk | 10 Mar 2018 | At Puddlebrook Playing Fields mostly on grass |
Highwoods Parkrun | Colchester, Essex | 2 Mar 2019 | At High Woods Country Park on a mix of paths and trails |
Hockley Woods Parkrun | Hockley, Essex | 7 Feb 2015 | Run entirely on trail paths in the woods |
Holkham Parkrun | Holkham, Norfolk | 12 Dec 2015 | At Holkham Hall passing the estates historic features and starting outside the hall |
Houghton Hall Parkrun | Houghton Regis, Beds | 23 Dec 2017 | At Houghton Hall Park |
Huntingdon Parkrun | Huntingdon, Cambs | 13 Apr 2013 | Two loops of Hinchingbrooke Country Park on a mixture of grass, footpaths and woodland paths |
Ipswich Parkrun | Ipswich, Suffolk | 8 Sep 2012 | The summer course is in Chantry Park and the winter course is in Christchurch Park |
Jersey Farm Parkrun | St. Albans, Herts | 10 Nov 2018 | At Jersey Farm Woodland Park, formerly the only Parkrun on the mainland beginning with the letter "J" |
Kesgrave Parkrun | Kesgrave, Suffolk | 20 Sep 2014 | At Millenium Field all on grass |
King's Lynn Parkrun | King's Lynn, Norfolk | 19 Sep 2011 | At The Walks entirely on tarmac passing Red Mount Chapel |
Letchworth Parkrun | Letchworth, Herts | 27 Jan 2018 | At Grange Recreation Ground partly on gravel, grass and bare earth |
Lingwood Parkrun | Lingwood, Norfolk | 2 Mar 2019 | At Lingwood Village Hall |
Littleport Parkrun | Littleport, Cambs | 23 Jun 2018 | At Littleport Leisure Centre |
Loch Neaton Parkrun, Watton | Watton, Norfolk | 2 Mar 2019 | At Loch Neaton and Watton Sports Centre |
Lowestoft Parkrun | Lowestoft, Suffolk | 31 Oct 2015 | Along the promenade starting at East Point Pavilion |
Luton Wardown Parkrun | Luton, Beds | 18 Mar 2015 | At Wardown Park, starting at the boathouse and around the lake |
Maldon Prom Parkrun | Maldon, Essex | 31 Aug 2013 | At Promenade Park starting at the amphitheatre and passing the statue of Byrhtnoth |
March Parkrun | March, Cambs | 23 Jan 2016 | At West End Park starting at George Campbell Leisure Centre |
Mersea Island Parkrun | Mersea Island, Essex | 17 Dec 2016 | At Cudmore Grove Country Park passing the World War II pillbox |
Mulbarton Parkrun | Mulbarton, Norfolk | 16 Mar 2013 | At Mulbarton Common entirely on grass |
Norwich Parkrun | Norwich, Norfolk | 7 Aug 2010 | At Eaton Park entirely on hard surfaces |
Panshanger Parkrun | Welwyn Garden City, Herts | 11 Oct 2014 | New course, One lap of Panshanger Park starting at Panshanger Lane |
Pocket Parkrun | St. Neots, Cambs | 16 Jun 2018 | At Pocket Park next to the River Great Ouse on a mixture of trail and hard surfaces |
Rickmansworth Parkrun | Rickmansworth, Herts | 4 Mar 2017 | Two flat laps of the aquadrome mainly on tarmac with lakes and a cafe for post run coffee |
Roding Valley Parkrun | Loughton, Essex | 14 Jan 2017 | In Roding Valley Recreation Ground mostly on grass |
Rushmere Parkrun | Leighton Buzzard, Beds | 7 Nov 2014 | At Rushmere Country Park, a two-lap course through mixed woodlands |
Sheringham Parkrun | Sheringham, Norfolk | 3 Nov 2012 | A trail run at the National Trust's Sheringham Park with views of the coast and historic parkland |
Sizewell Parkrun | Leiston, Suffolk | 25 Aug 2018 | Along the coast passed Sizewell nuclear power stations and RSPB Minsmere |
Soham Village College | Soham, Cambs | 23 Nov 2019 | In the grounds of Soham Village College, a mixture of tarmac paths and grass. |
South Oxhey Parkrun | Watford, Herts | 31 Jan 2015 | In South Oxhey Playing Fields entirely on grass |
South Woodham Ferrers Parkrun | South Woodham Ferrers, Essex | 10 Mar 2018 | In Marsh Farm Country Park on a mixture of concrete paths, trail paths and grass |
Southend Parkrun | Southend, Essex | 13 Oct 2012 | In Gunners Park passing various gun emplacements and part of a local nature reserve |
St Albans Parkrun | St Albans, Herts | 14 Jan 2012 | In Verulamium Park on the former Roman city of Verulamium |
Stevenage Parkrun | Stevenage, Herts | 28 May 2016 | At Six Hills starting between the two lakes |
Sloughbottom Park Parkrun | Norwich, Norfolk | 11 May 2019 | Starting and finishing in Sloughbottom Park, the course is primarily run on Marriot's Way |
Swaffham Parkrun | Swaffham, Norfolk | 26 May 2018 | On the playing fields at Nicholas Hamond Academy |
Thetford Parkrun | Thetford, Norfolk | 23 Feb 2013 | In Abbey Meadows at Thetford priory |
Framlingham, Suffolk | June 2019 | Laps of Thomas Missl School playing field and adjoining farmland, trail | |
Thurrock Parkrun | Thurrock, Essex | 10 Oct 2015 | At Pyramid Centre all on grass |
Tring Parkrun | Tring, Herts | 1 Nov 2014 | An out and back run on grass and dirt trail at Tring Park |
Westmill Parkrun | Ware, Herts | 22 Jul 2017 | At Three Lakes Campsite |
Wimpole Estate Parkrun | Royston, Cambs | 12 Jan 2013 | A trail run at the National Trust's Wimpole Estate |
Greater London[]
Greater London is one of nine official regions of England. It has an area of 1,572 km2 (607 sq mi), and was home to an estimated 8.6 million people in 2017. There are 56 parkruns within Greater London.
Name | Location | Started on | Notes |
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Ally Pally Parkrun[72] | Alexandra Park, Haringey | 3 Dec 2011 | The course has a winter route and a summer route |
Barking Parkrun[73] | Barking Park, Barking and Dagenham | 28 Jul 2012 | A two lap course held in Barking Park, entirely on tarmac |
Beckenham Place Parkrun[74] | Beckenham Place Park, Lewisham | 19 Nov 2016 | Held in Beckenham Place Park, the course consists of two clockwise laps on different surfaces |
Beckton Parkrun | Beckton District Park South, Newham | 2 Jun 2012 | A two loop course of similar lengths on grass and tarmac |
Bedfont Lakes Parkrun | Bedfont Lakes Country Park, Hounslow | 9 May 2009 | A two lap course starting and finishing near the car park |
Bethlem Royal Hospital Parkrun | Bethlem Royal Hospital, Bromley | 25 May 2019 | Two anticlockwise laps run entirely on grass. The start is just north of the Bethlem Museum of the Mind |
Bexley Parkrun | Danson Park, Bexley | 4 Feb 2012 | A two lap course, on a variety of path and woodland surfaces. The route passes in front of Danson House |
Brockwell Parkrun | Brockwell Park, Lambeth | 11 Dec 2010 | A single, anticlockwise lap of Brockwell Park on wide, concrete paths |
Bromley Parkrun | Norman Park, Bromley | 29 Aug 2009 | A two and a third lap course starting near Norman Park Athletics Track |
Burgess Parkrun[75] | Burgess Park, Southwark | 22 Sep 2012 | Starting just off the A215, the course runs into Burgess park, makes a loop around the lake before returning |
Bushy Parkrun | Bushy Park, Richmond upon Thames | 2 Oct 2004 | A flat, fast 1 lap course run on a mixture of grass, gravel and concrete. The first ever parkrun worldwide |
Canons Park Parkrun | Canons Park, Harrow | 8 Oct 2016 | Three anticlockwise laps of Canons Park run on different surfaces |
Catford Parkrun | Mountsfield Park, Lewisham | 28 Apr 2018 | Two clockwise laps and a small loop on different surfaces |
Clapham Common Parkrun | Clapham Common, Wandsworth | 24 Mar 2018 | Two clockwise laps starting just off the A205 |
Crane Parkrun | Crane Park, Richmond upon Thames | 9 Jun 2012 | A one and a half lap course along the River Crane |
Crystal Palace Parkrun | Crystal Palace Park, Bromley | 29 May 2010 | A single lap course run on tarmac and gravel paths |
Dulwich Parkrun | Dulwich Park, Southwark | 14 Apr 2012 | Three anti-clockwise laps on tarmac paths |
Finsbury Parkrun[76] | Finsbury Park, Haringey | 31 Oct 2009 | Two anti-clockwise laps on tarmac paths |
Foots Cray Meadows Parkrun[77] | Foots Cray Meadows, Bexley | 21 Jul 2018 | Following the River Cray, the course is run on trails |
Fulham Palace Parkrun[78] | Bishops Park, Hammersmith and Fulham | 19 Oct 2013 | A three lap course alongside the River Thames near Craven Cottage |
Gladstone Parkrun | Gladstone Park, Brent | 30 Jun 2012 | Two anti-clockwise laps starting and finishing to the East of the park |
Greenwich Parkrun | Avery Hill Park, Greenwich | 6 Mar 2010 | Finishes outside the Winter Garden |
Grovelands Parkrun | Grovelands Park, Enfield | 24 Jul 2010 | Entirely on tarmac and finishes near the boating lake |
Gunnersbury Parkrun[78] | Gunnersbury Park, Hounslow | 29 Oct 2011 | A two lap loop around Gunnersbury Park, with several other routes |
Hackney Marshes Parkrun | Hackney Marshes, Hackney | 29 May 2010 | A flat course taking in the River Lea and the Olympic village |
Hampstead Heath Parkrun | Hampstead Heath, Camden | 14 May 2011 | Passes through ancient woodland and Parliament Hill Viewpoint |
Hanworth Parkrun | Hanworth Park, Hounslow | 4 May 2019 | A two lap course starting near |
Harrow Parkrun | Harrow Recreation Ground, Harrow | 9 May 2015 | At Harrow Recreation Park |
Harrow Lodge Parkrun | Harrow Lodge Park, Havering | 12 Jan 2013 | On tarmac paths, trail paths and grass |
Highbury Fields Parkrun[78] | Highbury Fields, Islington | 12 Nov 2011 | A five lap course |
Hilly Fields Parkrun | Hilly Fields, Lewisham | 8 Sep 2012 | On tarmac and grass |
Hoblingwell Parkrun | Hoblingwell Wood Recreation Ground, Bromley | 15 Jul 2017 | On grass, trail and footpaths around sports-fields and through woods |
Kingston Parkrun | Hawker Centre, Kingston upon Thames | 20 Mar 2010 | Meeting point at Hawker Centre; the route is an out and back along the Thames towpath. |
Lloyd Parkrun | Lloyd Park, Croydon | 23 Oct 2010 | Follows the perimeter of the games fields and passes a Frisbee golf course |
Mile End Parkrun[78] | Mile End Park, Tower Hamlets | 4 Feb 2012 | A 2 lap course, all on paths |
Northala Fields Parkrun[78] | Northala Fields, Ealing | 21 Jun 2014 | The run is at Northala fields and crosses into Rectory Park |
Oak Hill Parkrun[78] | Oak Hill Park, Barnet | 27 Aug 2011 | Two and three quarter laps, all on paths. |
Old Deer Park Parkrun | Old Deer Park, Richmond upon Thames | 21 Aug 2010 | A three-lap course, almost all on grass |
Orpington Parkrun | Goddington Park, Bromley | 15 Sep 2012 | Starts near the pitch and putt golf course |
Osterley Parkrun[78] | Osterley Park, Hounslow | 31 Aug 2013 | Starts and finishes outside Osterley House; car parking charges are waived for runners |
Peckham Rye Parkrun | Peckham Rye Park, Southwark | 21 Jun 2014 | A mostly flat course all on tarmac |
Pymmes Parkrun | Pymmes Park, Enfield | 9 Apr 2011 | A flat, three lap course |
Raphael Parkrun | Raphael Park, Havering | 2 May 2015 | Run entirely on tarmac |
Richmond Parkrun[78] | Richmond Park, Richmond upon Thames | 20 Oct 2007 | The run starts on thr Tasmin Trail and is run in Richmond Park |
Riddlesdown Parkrun | Riddlesdown Common, Croydon | 2 Jul 2011 | A cross-country run on grass, gravel and stony paths |
Roundshaw Downs Parkrun[78] | Roundshaw Downs, Croydon | 18 Jul 2009 | Around a chalk nature reserve on wide grassy paths with a short section through woods |
South Norwood Parkrun | South Norwood Country Park, Croydon | 8 Jul 2017 | The course is run on a mixture of trail paths and grass, starting and finishing at the visitor centre |
Southwark Parkrun[78] | Southwark Park, Southwark | 7 Sep 2013 | On a mixture of concrete paths and grass starting near the boathouse |
Sunny Hill Parkrun | Sunny Hill Park, Barnet | 30 March 2019 | On footpaths until the finish funnel, with some hilly sections and views of Wembley Stadium |
Tooting Common Parkrun | Tooting Commons, Wandsworth | 30 Jan 2016 | Three laps of the common, starting near the cricket pitch |
Valentines Parkrun[78] | Valentines Park, Redbridge | 19 Feb 2011 | On flat tarmac paths starting near the cafe |
Victoria Dock Parkrun | Royal Victoria Dock, Newham | 17 Mar 2018 | A horseshoe around Victoria Dock entirely on the dockside, starting in The Crystal gardens |
Walthamstow Parkrun | Peter May Sports Centre, Waltham Forest | 26 Jan 2013 | A mainly flat and grassy course in the sports grounds |
Wanstead Flats Parkrun[78] | Wanstead Flats Playing Fields, Redbridge | 21 May 2011 | On a mixture of grass and trails |
Wimbledon Common Parkrun[78] | Wimbledon Common, Merton | 6 Jan 2007 | The second ever Parkrun, after Bushy Parkrun |
Wormwood Scrubs Parkrun | Wormwood Scrubs Park, Hammersmith and Fulham | 11 Jun 2011 | Run on grass in the park (not in the prison) |
North East England[]
North East England is one of nine official regions of England; it covers Northumberland, County Durham, Tyne and Wear, and the area of the former county of Cleveland. The region is home to three large conurbations: Teesside, Wearside, and Tyneside, the last of which is the largest of the three. The region had a population of 2.6 million in 2011 and an area of 300 km2. There are 25 Parkruns in the region, with Hartlepool judged the fastest[79] and South Shields the most scenic by the Claremont Road Runners.[79]
Name | Location | Started on | Notes |
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Albert Parkrun[80] | Middlesbrough, North East | 31 May 2008 | In Grade II listed Albert Park, opened in 1868 and named after Prince Albert |
Blackhill Parkrun | Consett, County Durham | 13 Jul 2013 | Located at Blackhill and Consett Heritage Park |
Blyth Links Parkrun | Blyth, Northumberland | 20 April 2019 | A two and a half lap course on Blyth seafront on tarmac and concrete paths |
Darlington South Park Parkrun | Darlington, County Durham | 15 Dec 2012 | At South Park comprising three laps starting at the bowling greens |
Druridge Bay Parkrun | Morpeth, Northumberland | 9 Aug 2014 | Two laps of Ladyburn Lake in Druridge Bay Country Park |
Durham Parkrun[81] | Durham, County Durham | 13 Aug 2011 | Starts near the athletics track at Graham Sports Centre |
Gateshead Parkrun | Gateshead, Tyne and Wear | 18 Feb 2012 | In Saltwell Park, opened in 1876 and with eleven listed buildings[82] |
Gibside Parkrun | Gateshead, Tyne and Wear | 22 Feb 2014 | At the National Trust's Gibside |
Hackworth Parkrun[83] | Shildon, County Durham | 9 Mar 2013 | At Hackworth Park |
Hartlepool Parkrun[84] | Hartlepool, County Durham | 26 Apr 2014 | An out and back along the promenade |
Jesmond Dene Parkrun | Newcastle, Tyne and Wear | 12 Oct 2019 | Situated at Jesmond Dene; the course is run entirely on tarmac |
Jubilee Parkrun | Spennymoor, County Durham | 19 Oct 2019 | 3 laps of Victoria Jubilee Park |
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Parkrun[85] | Newbiggin, Northumberland | 14 Oct 2017 | Two laps of the bay along the promenade |
Newcastle Parkrun | Newcastle, Tyne and Wear | 16 Jan 2010 | In Exhibition Park |
Prudhoe Riverside Parkrun | Prudhoe, Northumberland | 12 Nov 2016 | Run along the River Tyne |
Rising Sun Parkrun | Newcastle, Tyne and Wear | 4 Jun 2016 | In The Rising Sun Country Park |
Riverside Parkrun | Chester-le-Street, Durham | 14 Jul 2012 | Encompasses laps along the River Wear |
Sedgefield Parkrun | Sedgefield, County Durham | 17 Mar 2012 | At Hardwick Hall Country Park with two laps of Serpentine Lake |
South Shields Parkrun | South Shields, Tyne and Wear | 20 Apr 2013 | Run along the scenic[86] coastal path and promenade |
Stewart Parkrun | Middlesbrough, County Durham | 7 Jul 2012 | In Stewart Park the birthplace of Captain James Cook with the museum nearby |
Sunderland Parkrun[87] | Sunderland, Tyne and Wear | 10 Oct 2009 | Located at Silksworth Sports Complex |
Tees Barrage Parkrun | Teesside, North East | 23 Jun 2012 | Along the River Tees starting at the Tees Barrage International White Water Course |
The Pastures[88] | Alnwick, Northumberland | 12 Jan 2019 | Along north bank of the River Aln, with views of Alnwick Castle. |
Whitley Bay Parkrun | Whitley Bay, Northumberland | 16 Jun 2012 | Run along the promenade |
Windy Nook Parkrun | Windy Nook, Tyne and Wear | 2 Dec 2017 | Located at Windy Nook Nature Reserve |
North West England[]
North West England is one of nine official regions of England, it consists of the five ceremonial counties Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside and had a population of 7,052,000 in 2011. The region has 64 parkruns and contains the country's slowest course, Millom parkrun, with an average run time of 35 minutes 39 seconds[89] and hilliest, Whinlatter Forest parkrun, with total climb and descent of 205 m.[90]
Name | Location | Started on | Notes |
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Barrow Parkrun | Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria | 24 Sep 2011 | An undulating two and a half laps of Barrow Park |
Birkenhead Parkrun[91] | Birkenhead, Merseyside | 18 July 2017 | In Birkenhead Park, the first publicly funded Urban park in the world[92][93] |
Black Combe Parkrun[94] | Haverigg, Cumbria | 4 Nov 2017 | Takes place within the closed grounds of HM Prison Haverigg[95] |
Blackpool Parkrun | Blackpool, Lancs | 4 Feb 2017 | In historic and Grade II* listed Stanley Park |
Bolton Parkrun | Bolton, Greater Manchester | 5 Feb 2011 | In Leverhulme Park which was donated to the town by Lord Leverhulme |
Bramhall Parkrun | Bramhall, Greater Manchester | 19 Apr 2008 | Two laps inside Bramhall Park |
Burnage Parkrun | Heaton Mersey, Greater Manchester | 21 July 2012 | At Varley Park, running partly along the River Mersey |
Burnley Parkrun | Burnley, Lancs | 2 Jun 2012 | Starts outside Townley Hall |
Carlisle Parkrun | Carlisle, Cumbria | 19 Jan 2013 | In Chances Park starting behind Morton Manor |
Chadderton Hall parkrun | Chadderton, Greater Manchester | 23 Apr 2016 | In Chadderton Hall Park |
Cheadle Hulme parkrun | Cheadle Hulme, Greater Manchester | 28 Jun 2014 | Three laps of Bruntwood Park on grass |
Chester Parkrun[96] | Chester, Cheshire | 9 July 2016 | In the Countess of Chester Hospital country park |
Clitheroe Castle Parkrun | Clitheroe, Lancs | 19 May 2018 | Held in the Clitheroe Castle Gardens in front of the 12th century castle. The run is entirely on tarmac paths |
Congleton Parkrun | Congleton, Cheshire | 15 Dec 2012 | Three laps around Astbury Mere |
Crewe Parkrun[97] | Crewe, Cheshire | 17 Feb 2018 | In Queens Park, originally designed by Edward Kemp |
Crosby Parkrun[91] | Crosby, Merseyside | 14 Nov 2015 | At Crosby Beach passing Sir Antony Gormley's acclaimed sculpture Another Place |
Croxteth Hall Parkrun[91] | Croxteth, Merseyside | 14 Mar 2015 | At historic Croxteth Hall with a single flat lap |
Cuerden Valley Parkrun | Bamber Bridge, Lancs | 10 Aug 2013 | In the grounds of Cuerden Hall |
Delamere Parkrun | Delamere, Cheshire | 2 Mar 2013 | One lap of Blakemere Moss in Delamere Forest |
Fell Foot Parkrun | Windermere, Cumbria | 18 Oct 2014 | At The National Trust managed Fell Foot Park besides Lake Windermere[98] |
Fletcher Moss Parkrun | Didsbury, Manchester | 17 Nov 2018 | One long lap and one short lap around Millgate Fields in Fletcher Moss Park[99][100] |
Ford Parkrun | Ulverston, Cumbria | 11 Aug 2018 | 3.5 laps on grass, wood, mud and tarmac |
Haigh Woodland Parkrun | Haigh, Greater Manchester | 31 Oct 2015 | At Haigh Hall and goes through Haigh Woods |
Heaton Park Parkrun | Manchester, Greater Manchester | 20 Jun 2009 | In the Grade II listed Heaton Park and starts outside Heaton Hall |
Hyde Parkrun | Hyde, Greater Manchester | 7 Jan 2017 | Three laps of Hyde Park, Tameside, starting at the bandstand |
Hyndburn Parkrun | Accrington, Lancs | 21 Oct 2017 | At Wilson Playing Fields, Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington |
Keswick Parkrun | Keswick, Cumbria | 4 Apr 2014 | Runs along the disused Keswick Railway path with views of the River Greta |
Kew Woods Parkrun | Kew, Merseyside | 15 Dec 2018 | Two laps of Kew Woods on a mixture of tarmac and trail. Undulating in parts |
Knowsley Parkrun | Knowsley, Merseyside | 10 Dec 2016 | Two laps of Stadt Moers Park on trail and grass |
Lancaster Parkrun | Lancaster, Lancs | 9 Jan 2016 | In Williamson Park created by James Williamson |
Lyme Park Parkrun | Disley, Cheshire | 22 Feb 2014 | At Grade I listed Lyme Park with views of the surrounding countryside[101][102] |
Lytham Hall Parkrun | Lytham, Lancs | 28 Nov 2015 | In the grounds of Grade I listed Lytham Hall |
Macclesfield Parkrun | Macclesfield, Cheshire | 28 Apr 2018 | In the grounds of the Historic South Park in the centre of Macclesfield. |
Marple Parkrun | Marple, Greater Manchester | 26 May 2012 | At Brabyns Park, a conservation area, mostly on grass and trail |
Millom Parkrun | Millom, Cumbria | 17 Dec 2016 | A slow run due to mud and amongst the lowest average weekly participation |
Morecambe Prom Parkrun | Morecambe, Lancashire | 13 Apr 2019 | Out and back again on the hard-surfaced promenade |
Nobles Parkrun | Douglas, Isle of Man | 21 Oct 2017 | The only Parkrun on the Isle of Man. Note that in June/July 2021 a new parkrun Region was created with Nobles the sole parkrun - presumably a region for the "Isle of Man". However in the parkrun Wiki Nobles remains in the North West region. |
Northwich Parkrun | Northwich, Cheshire | 31 Mar 2018 | In Carey park near to the Anderton Boat Lift and Marbury Country Park |
Oldham Parkrun | Oldham, Greater Manchester | 24 Jul 2010 | Three laps of Alexandra Park starting at the Lion's Den |
Ormskirk Parkrun[91] | Ormskirk, Lancs | 29 Mar 2014 | At Edge Hill University |
Pendle Parkrun | Colne, Lancs | 10 May 2014 | On Holt House playing fields, the home ground of Colne F.C. |
Pennington Flash parkrun | Leigh, Greater Manchester | 12 Mar 2011 | At Pennington Flash Country Park, known for bird watching |
Penrith Parkrun | Penrith, Cumbria | 8 Feb 2014 | Starts at Frenchfield Sports Centre and passes Brougham Castle |
Phoenix Parkrun | Runcorn, Cheshire | 28 Jan 2017 | At Phoenix Park adjacent to the 12th Century and Grade I Listed Norton Priory |
Preston Parkrun | Preston, Lancs | 12 May 2012 | In Avenham Park, a Grade II* listed park unchanged since 1861[103] |
Princes Parkrun[91] | Liverpool, Merseyside | 26 Nov 2011 | Two laps of Prince's Park with Grade I listed Sefton Park half a mile away |
Rothay Park Parkrun | Ambleside, Cumbria | 25 Jan 2020 | 3.5 laps, run on a mixture of concrete paths and grass |
Sale Water Parkrun | Sale, Greater Manchester | 7 Oct 2017 | At Sale Water Park which offers water sports and a wildlife refuge |
South Manchester parkrun | Fallowfield, Manchester | 14 Nov 2009 | At Platt Fields Park containing a Boating Lake and Costume Gallery |
Southport Parkrun | Southport, Merseyside | 11 Jun 2016 | Three laps of Hesketh Park on tarmac footpaths |
St Helens Parkrun[91] | St Helens, Merseyside | 5 Jul 2014 | At Victoria Park, St Helens |
Stamford Park Parkrun | Stalybridge, Greater Manchester | 2 May 2015 | Two laps of Stamford Park boating lake |
Stretford Parkrun | Stretford, Greater Manchester | 14 Nov 2015 | At Longford Park next to Trafford Athletic Stadium |
Tawd Valley parkrun | Skelmersdale, Lancs | 27 Jul 2019 | Starts outside Nye Bevan Pool, Skelmersdale Concourse shopping centre |
Warrington Parkrun | Warrington, Cheshire | 25 Jan 2014 | In Victoria Park with views of the Manchester Ship Canal[104] |
Watergrove Parkrun | Wardle, Greater Manchester | 7 Jun 2014 | A hilly run with views of Watergrove Reservoir, Rochdale and Manchester[105] |
Whinlatter Forest Parkrun | Whinlatter, Cumbria | 13 Jan 2018 | A hilly trail run through Whinlatter Forest Park with views of Derwentwater[106] |
Widnes Parkrun[91] | Widnes, Cheshire | 17 Jan 2015 | Three Laps of Victoria Park starting at the bandstand |
Wilmslow Parkrun | Wilmslow, Cheshire | 11 Apr 2015 | In The Carrs Park, two miles from Quarry Bank Mill[107] |
Witton Parkrun | Blackburn, Lancs | 29 Aug 2015 | In Witton Country Park |
Woodbank Parkrun | Stockport, Greater Manchester | 22 Aug 2009 | In Woodbank Park and crosses into neighbouring Vernon Park |
Workington Parkrun | Workington, Cumbria | 22 Jun 2013 | An out and back taking in Siddick Ponds Nature reserve |
Worsley Woods Parkrun | Salford, Greater Manchester | 3 Mar 2012 | At Broadoak Park and Worsley Woods |
Wythenshawe Parkrun | Wythenshawe, Manchester | 6 Aug 2011 | In Wythenshawe Park starting at Wythenshawe Hall |
Northern Ireland[]
Northern Ireland has an area 14,130 km2 and a population in 2017 of 1.8 million. Its 35 Parkruns include Portrush Parkrun, the only UK run on sand, at East Strand Beach, and voted the UK's best Parkrun in 2017.[98]
Name | Location | Started on | Notes |
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Antrim Parkrun | Antrim, County Antrim | 28 Sept 2013 | At Loughshore Park, adjacent to Antrim Castle gardens and run on gravel and bitmac paths |
Armagh Parkrun | Armagh, County Armagh | 12 Oct 2013 | At Palace Demesne Public Park on a mixture of natural woodland, tarmac paths and grass |
Bangor Parkrun | Bangor, County Down | 29 Mar 2014 | At Ward Park run entirely on bitmac paths |
Belfast Victoria Parkrun | Belfast, Northern Ireland | 7 May 2011 | At Victoria Park comprising three outer laps of the lake on tarmac and trail paths |
Carrickfergus Parkrun | Carrickfergus, County Antrim | 1 Feb 2014 | At Amphitheatre Wellness Centre on a mixture of tarmac paths and trail paths |
Castlewellan Parkrun | Castlewellan, County Down | 23 Sep 2017 | At Castlewellan Forest Park entirely on trail paths |
Citypark Parkrun | Craigavon | 11 Aug 2012 | One lap of the lakes on relatively level bitmac paths |
Colin Glen Parkrun | Belfast, Northern Ireland | 10 Oct 2015 | A hilly run at Colin Glen Forest Park on a mixture of tarmac paths and metal bridge |
Comber Parkrun | Comber, County Down | 31 May 2014 | The course is run on a mixture of tarmac paths and gravel paths |
Crawfordsburn Country Parkrun | Helen's Bay, County Down | 29 Feb 2020 | One lap around Crawfordsburn Country Park |
Derry City Parkrun | Derry, Northern Ireland | 29 Jun 2013 | At the centre of the city, run along the promenade and crossing the river |
Dungannon Park Parkrun | Dungannon, County Tyrone | 18 Aug 2018 | At Dungannon Park on a mixture of concrete paths, gravel paths and trail paths |
Ecos Parkrun | Ballymena, Antrim | 31 Mar 2012 | At Ecos Park starting at the visitor centre |
Enniskillen Parkrun | Enniskillen, County Fermanagh | 13 Apr 2013 | Starts at the athletic stadium, passing Enniskillen Castle, Castle Island and Lough Erne |
Falls Parkrun | Belfast, Northern Ireland | 26 May 2012 | At Falls Park, Falls Road entirely on tarmac footpaths |
Garvagh Forest | , County Antrim | 31 July 2021 | The event takes place at Hillsborough Forest, Park St, Hillsborough, BT26 6HL |
Hillsborough Forest | Hillsborough, County Down | 26 June 2021 | The event takes place at Garvagh Forest, Garvagh, Coleraine, BT51 5NJ |
Holy Cross College Parkrun | Strabane, Tyrone | 15 Jun 2019 | At Holy Cross College on a mixture of tarmac paths, running track, and grass |
Knockbracken Reservoir Parkrun | Carryduff, County Down | 29 Feb 2020 | Three laps of path around reservoir run anticlockwise, starting and finishing close to café |
Larne Parkrun | Larne, County Antrim | 9 Nov 2013 | At Carnfunnock Country Park on a mixture of tarmac paths, gravel paths and trail paths |
Lower Drummans Parkrun | Magilligan Prison | 6 Jan 2018 | This event takes place within the grounds of a closed prison, and as such is currently not accessible to members of the public |
Limavady Parkrun | Limavady, Londonderry | 28 Mar 2015 | At Blackburn Park entirely on tarmac paths |
MUSA Cookstown Parkrun | Cookstown, Tyrone | 18 May 2013 | At the Loughry Campus of the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise entirely on tarmac paths |
Omagh Parkrun | Omagh, Tyrone | 8 Oct 2016 | At Omagh Leisure Complex, starting on the running track |
Orangefield Parkrun | Belfast, Northern Ireland | 4 Aug 2018 | At Orangefield & Greenville Park on a mixture of concrete paths and trail paths |
Ormeau Parkrun | Belfast, Northern Ireland | 22 Jun 2013 | At Ormeau Park entirely on bitmac path |
Portrush Parkrun | Portrush, County Antrim | 8 Sep 2012 | At East Strand Beach, entirely on the sand, it is a there-and-back course that starts at one end of the beach, and was voted Britain's best Parkrun in 2017, |
Queens Parkrun | Belfast, Northern Ireland | 25 Feb 2012 | At Queen's University Sport at Upper Malone, run on a gravel surface |
Rostrevor Parkrun | Rostrevor | 26 Nov 2016 | At Kilbroney Park, undulating on a mixture of tarmac paths and trail paths |
Sixmilewater Parkrun | Ballyclare, County Antrim | 20 July 2019 | At Sixmilewater Park on a mixture of tarmac paths and trail paths |
Stormont Parkrun | Stormont Estate, Belfast | 29 Aug 2015 | The course is run on a mixture of tarmac paths, gravel paths and trail paths |
Stranmillis Parkrun | Belfast, Northern Ireland | 2 Feb 2019 | At Stranmillis University College entirely on tarmac paths |
Valley Parkrun | Newtownabbey, Belfast | 9 Aug 2014 | At Valley Leisure centre run entirely on tarmac paths |
Wallace Parkrun | Lisburn, Belfast | 2 Mar 2013 | At Wallace Park entirely on tarmac paths |
Waterworks Parkrun | Belfast, Northern Ireland | 6 Nov 2010 | The course is run entirely on tarmac paths |
Scotland[]
Scotland had a population of 5,313,600 in 2011 and has a total area of 77,933 km2 (30,090 sq mi). There are currently 59 Parkruns in Scotland.
Name | Location | Started on | Notes |
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Aberdeen Parkrun | Aberdeen | 8 Oct 2011 | The course is an out and back route, along Aberdeen Beach Esplanade. |
Agnew Parkrun | Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway | 14 Dec 2019 | Three laps taking in Stranraer promenade and Agnew Park. |
Alness Parkrun | Alness, Highland | 26 Aug 2017 | At Crawl Park on grass and trail paths; a flat out and back course. |
Aviemore Parkrun | Aviemore, Highland | 6 May 2017 | An undulating out and back course on a scenic stretch of the Speyside Way |
Ayr Parkrun | Ayr, South Ayrshire | 20 Sep 2014 | At Rozelle Park |
Bressay Parkrun | Bressay, Shetland | 20 Jan 2018 | An out and back on tarmac paths |
Camperdown Parkrun | Camperdown, Dundee | 19 May 2012 | Takes place in Camperdown Country Park. |
Crathes Castle Parkrun | Banchory, Aberdeenshire | 9 February 2019 | Takes place in the grounds of National Trust for Scotland property Crathes Castle. |
Crichton Parkrun | Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway | 6 Jan 2018 | Run at The Crichton starting near the memorial church |
Dean Castle Country Parkrun | Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire | 31 Aug 2019 | Held at Dean Castle, a property and country park owned by East Ayrshire Council. |
Drumchapel Parkrun | Drumchapel, Glasgow | 4 Jun 2016 | Takes place in Garscadden Woods, a Forestry Commission Scotland protected woodland. |
Drumpellier Country Parkrun | Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire | 27 Jul 2019 | Two lap course located in Drumpellier Country Park. |
Dunfermline Parkrun | Dunfermline, Fife | 4 Jul 2015 | The course is 3 laps, located in Pittencrieff Park. |
Edinburgh Parkrun | Cramond, Edinburgh | 17 Oct 2009 | The course is an out and back along Cramond Promenade. |
Eglinton Parkrun | Irvine, North Ayrshire | 16 Mar 2013 | The course is located in Eglinton Country Park. |
Elgin Parkrun | Elgin, Moray | 5 Mar 2016 | Starts and finishes in Cooper Park near Elgin Cathedral. The course consisits of two clockwise laps. |
Ellon Parkrun | Ellon, Aberdeenshire | 17 Oct 2015 | Starting at Ellon Academy, the course is an 'out and back' into Ellon |
Falkirk Parkrun | Falkirk, Falkirk | 16 Jul 2011 | The course is located in Callendar Park. |
Faskally Forest Parkrun | Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross | 7 Mar 2020 | The course is on trail paths in Faskally Forest. |
Fort William Parkrun | Fort William, Highland | 7 Apr 2018 | A one lap course to the north of Ben Nevis |
Ganavan Sands Parkrun | Oban, Argyll and Bute | 20 Aug 2016 | An out and back course into Dunbeg |
Girvan Prom Parkrun | Girvan, South Ayrshire | 28 Jul 2018 | A two lap course along the seafront |
Greenock Parkrun | Greenock, Inverclyde | 17 May 2014 | The course is located on Greenock Esplanade. |
Hay Lodge Parkrun | Peebles, Scottish Borders | 3 Nov 2018 | Three laps of Hay Lodge Park. |
Hazlehead Parkrun | Hazlehead, Aberdeen | 16 Aug 2014 | An out and back course on trail paths in Hazlehead Park. |
Inverness Parkrun | Inverness, Highland | 3 Sep 2011 | At Bught Park mostly on grass |
Kirkcaldy Parkrun | Kirkcaldy, Fife | 14 Feb 2015 | At Beveridge Park on a mixture of tarmac paths and gravel paths |
Kirkwall Parkrun | Kirkwall, Orkney | 21 Apr 2018 | Laps of the Peedie Sea entirely on tarmac paths |
Lanark Moor Parkrun | Lanark, South Lanarkshire | 11 Aug 2018 | The course is 2 loops, one of Lanark Loch and the other of Lanark Moor Cycle Trail, located in Lanark Moor Country Park, next to Lanark Racecourse. |
Levengrove Parkrun | Dumbarton, West Dumbartonshire | 7 Dec 2019 | Three laps of Levengrove Park. |
Lews Castle Parkrun | Stornoway, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar | 11 Jan 2020 | The course is out and back in the grounds of Lews Castle on the Isle of Lewis. |
Linwood Parkrun | Linwood, Renfrewshire | 9 Jul 2016 | At Linwood Moss, flat with 3 km on gravel trail and 2 km on tarmac |
Livingston Parkrun | Livingston, West Lothian | 9 Jan 2016 | The course is located in Almondvale Park. |
Loch Leven Parkrun | Kinross, Perth and Kinross | 11 Aug 2018 | The course is 2 and a half loops on Loch Leven Heritage Trail, between Loch Leven and the village of Wester Balgedie. |
Lochend Woods Parkrun | Dunbar, East Lothian | 23 March 2019 | The course is two laps from Hallhill Sports Centre through Lochend Woods in Dunbar. |
Lochore Meadows Parkrun | Lochore, Fife | 19 May 2018 | The course is around Loch Ore, located in Lochore Meadows Country Park. |
Meadowmill Parkrun | Tranent, East Lothian | 9 February 2019 | The course is two laps around Meadowmill Sports Centre, between Tranent and Prestonpans. |
Montrose Parkrun | Montrose, Angus | 8 Jul 2017 | At Roselea Football Club on mixed terrain |
Mount Stuart Parkrun | Rothesay, Argyll and Bute | 7 Sep 2019 | At Mount Stuart House. |
Oriam Parkrun | Riccarton, Edinburgh | 2 Nov 2019 | An out and back course on forest paths from the Oriam Sports Centre on the Heriot Watt University campus. |
Perth Parkrun | Perth, Perth and Kinross | 30 Nov 2013 | The course is a ‘lollypop’ shaped course along the lovely river Tay. It is very flat, mainly on paths with a section on firm grass. |
Plean Parkrun | Plean, Stirling | 18 Nov 2017 | At Plean Plean Country Park, starts on the path outside Plean House |
Polkemmet Country Parkrun | Whitburn, West Lothian | 25 May 2019 | The course is two laps of Polkemmet Country Park, to the west of Whitburn. |
Pollok Parkrun | Pollok, Glasgow | 6 Dec 2008 | The course is located in Pollok Country Park. |
Portobello Parkrun | Portobello, Edinburgh | 18 Apr 2015 | Three laps of Figgate Park. |
Queen's Parkrun | Crosshill, Glasgow | 19 Oct 2019 | A three lap, hilly tarmac course on the east side of Queen's Park. |
Ruchill Parkrun | Ruchill, Glasgow | 15 Apr 2017 | The course is two and a half laps of the renowned whale-shaped route in Ruchill Park. |
Springburn Parkrun | Springburn, Glasgow | 10 May 2014 | At Springburn Park with views of the Winter Garden |
St Andrews Parkrun | St Andrews, Fife | 21 Apr 2012 | The course is three laps of the park perimeter, located in Craigtoun Country Park. |
Stonehaven Parkrun | Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire | 10 Sep 2016 | The course consists of 3 anti-clockwise laps of Mineralwell Park. |
Strathclyde Parkrun | Motherwell, South Lanarkshire | 10 Apr 2010 | The course is located in Strathclyde Country Park. |
Thurso Parkrun | Thurso, Highland | 14 Apr 2018 | Run along the river starting at Thurso Leisure Centre |
Tollcross Parkrun | Tollcross, Glasgow | 4 May 2013 | The course is 2 and a half laps, located in Tollcross Park |
Troon Parkrun | Troon, South Ayrshire | 2 Dec 2017 | The course is an out and back route, along Troon South Beach Esplanade. |
University of Stirling Parkrun | University of Stirling, Stirling | 12 Oct 2019 | The course is just over two laps around Airthrey Loch in the heart of the university campus. |
Ury Riverside Parkrun | Inverurie, Aberdeenshire | 2 Nov 2019 | The course is one short and one long lap adjacent to River Ury in Inverurie. |
Victoria Parkrun | Whiteinch, Glasgow | 12 Oct 2013 | The course is 3 laps, located in Victoria Park. |
Vogrie Parkrun | Gorebridge, Midlothian | 11 Mar 2017 | The course is 2 loops, located in Vogrie Country Park. |
Wallaceneuk Parkrun | Kelso, Scottish Borders | 18 Jan 2020 | The course is out and back along a railway trail on the southern edge of Kelso. |
South East England[]
There are 93 parkruns in South East England. It consists of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey and West Sussex.
Name | Location | Started on | Notes |
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Abingdon Parkrun | Abingdon, Oxfordshire | 7 May 2011 | Two clockwise laps along the Thames Path and around Rye Meadow. |
Alice Holt Parkrun | Bucks Horn Oak, Hamps | 17 Nov 2012 | A multi-terrain course held in Alice Holt Forest |
Andover Parkrun | Andover, Hamps | 16 Jul 2011 | A two lap course held in Charlton |
Ashford Parkrun | Ashford, Kent | 26 Oct 2013 | A two lap course held at Victoria Park. Run on a mixture of footpaths and grass. |
Aylesbury Parkrun | Aylesbury, Bucks | 2 Nov 2013 | On the cycle paths at Meadowcroft open Space |
Banbury Parkrun | Banbury, Oxfordshire | 27 Sep 2014 | In Spiceball Park. The winter course is 3 laps in an anti-clockwise direction. Whilst most of the course is on path there are a number of off-road parts. |
Banstead Woods Parkrun | Banstead, Surrey | 16 Jun 2007 | A two lap course on trail paths. This is the third oldest parkrun after Wimbledon Common and Bushy Park. |
Basingstoke Parkrun | Basingstoke, Hamps | 5 Jul 2008 | At War Memorial Park, moves to its alternative course at Crabtree Plantation when events are at the park |
Bedgebury Pinetum Parkrun | Bedgebury, Kent | 19 Mar 2016 | At Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest, Goudhurst, near Cranbrook |
Bevendean Down Parkrun | Brighton, Sussex | 6 Feb 2016 | At Bevendean Down on chalk grassland |
Bicester Parkrun | Bicester, Oxfordshire | 16 Apr 2016 | At Langford Fields, Langford Village, with a winter course nearby |
Black Park Parkrun | Black Park, Bucks | 18 Jul 2009 | One lap on trail paths around Black Park Country Park in Wexham. |
Bognor Regis Parkrun | Bognor Regis, Sussex | 24 May 2014 | 4 laps (1 small and 3 large) around a twisting course in Hotham Park |
Bracknell Parkrun | Bracknell, Berks | 4 Apr 2015 | The course is two and a half anti-clockwise laps around playing fields and through woods in Great Hollands Recreation Ground. |
Brighton & Hove Parkrun | Brighton, Sussex | 3 Nov 2007 | A three lap course in Hove Park |
Brockenhurst Parkrun | Brockenhurst, Hamps | 25 May 2013 | At Brockenhurst College on grass |
Buckingham Parkrun | Buckingham, Bucks | 17 May 2014 | At Bridge Street Skate Park entirely on paved paths |
Canterbury Parkrun | Canterbury, Kent | 15 Mar 2014 | At the Pavilion of the University of Kent at Canterbury |
Chichester Parkrun | Chichester, Sussex | 2 Aug 2014 | At Oaklands Park mostly on grass |
Clair Parkrun | Haywards Heath, Sussex | 20 Jul 2013 | At Clair Park, four and a half laps using most of the perimeter pathway of the park |
Cranleigh Parkrun | Cranleigh, Surrey | 4 Oct 2014 | At Bruce McKenzie Memorial Field |
Dartford Parkrun | Dartford, Kent | 26 Jul 2014 | At Central Park on a mixture of tarmac paths, trail paths and grass |
Dartford Heath Parkrun | Dartford, Kent | 12 May 2018 | At Dartford Heath on a mixture of woodland paths and trail paths |
Didcot Parkrun | Didcot, Oxfordshire | 21 Feb 2015 | At Ladygrove Park in the centre of the Ladygrove Estate |
Dinton Pastures Parkrun | Winnersh, Berks | 14 Jul 2018 | The course is two laps on packed gravel and trail paths around the lakes at Dinton Pastures Country Park. Reading Parkrun used this course during winter months until it became its own separate event. |
East Grinstead Parkrun | East Grinstead, Sussex | 9 Sep 2017 | An undulating three laps at East Court |
Eastbourne Parkrun | Eastbourne, Sussex | 28 Jan 2012 | At Shinewater Park, run on 80% tarmac 20% grass |
Eastleigh Parkrun | Eastleigh, Hamps | 8 May 2010 | At Fleming Park Old Golf Course on undulating grass |
Fareham Parkrun | Fareham, Hamps | 9 Apr 2016 | An out and back at Cams Hall Estate on an easy access track |
Folkestone Parkrun | Folkestone, Kent | 16 Aug 2014 | Run entirely on tarmac paths, the course is along the seafront |
Frimley Lodge Parkrun | Frimley Green, Surrey | 13 Feb 2010 | A two-lap course around the playing fields of Frimley Lodge Park, along the Basingstoke Canal path and on wooded trail paths. |
Great Lines Parkrun | Gillingham, Kent | 28 Sep 2013 | At Great Lines Heritage Park, begins with a lap of the football field before joining the path to the Chatham Naval Memorial |
Grove Fields Parkrun | Grove, Oxfordshire | 21 Aug 2021 | Multi-lap course taking place in the Grove fields and recreation grounds. |
Guildford Parkrun | Guildford, Surrey | 10 Mar 2012 | Two laps entirely within Stoke Park, the first half of each lap is on grass which can be muddy in winter, the second half of the lap is on tarmac paths |
Harcourt Hill Parkrun | Oxford, Oxfordshire | 18 Oct 2014 | At BrookesSport Botley, part of the Harcourt Hill Campus of Oxford Brookes University |
Hastings Parkrun | Hastings, Sussex | 18 Apr 2015 | A flat run at Hastings promenade passing the pier |
Havant Parkrun | Havant, Hamps | 16 Jun 2012 | A two lap course in Staunton Country Park |
Hazelwood Parkrun | Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey | 17 Mar 2018 | A two-lap course around the training pitches of London Irish Rugby Football Club. |
Henley-on-Thames Parkrun | Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire | 1 Jul 2017 | At 40 Acre Path Henley-on-Thames run entirely on trail paths |
Higginson, Marlow Parkrun | Marlow, Bucks | 18 Aug 2018 | The course is an out and back along the Thames Path starting and finishing in Higginson Park. |
Hogmoor Inclosure Parkrun | Whitehill, Hamps | 10 Mar 2018 | A two lap course held in Hogmoor Inclosure |
Homewood Parkrun | Ottershaw, Surrey | 15 Oct 2016 | A three-lap woodland trail course around Ether Hill and Ottershaw Memorial Fields. |
Horsham Parkrun | Horsham, Sussex | 6 Sep 2014 | At Horsham park |
Hove Promenade Parkrun | Brighton, Sussex | 11 Jul 2015 | A flat run, entirely on tarmac, encompassing two laps of the promenade |
Itchen Valley Country Parkrun | West End, Hampshire | 29 Feb 2020 | Held in the Itchen Valley Country Park, the flat one lap course consists of field and forest trails |
Lancing Beach Parkrun | Lancing, Sussex | 25 Aug 2018 | Starts on the green for approx 700m, and then out and back for 4.3 km on the promenade in an easterly direction, returning westerly to finish on the green. |
Lee-on-the-Solent Parkrun | Lee-on-the-Solent, Hamps | 4 Jul 2015 | The course runs in a straight line on the promenade, making two 180 degree turns at each end of the promenade. |
Linford Wood Parkrun | Milton Keynes, Bucks | 16 Jul 2016 | At Linford Wood |
Lullingstone Parkrun | Eynsford, Kent | 11 Apr 2015 | At Lullingstone Country Park on a mixture of grass and woodland paths |
Lymington Woodside Parkrun | Lymington, Hamps | 9 Jul 2016 | At Woodside Gardens with two courses, one for wetter weather |
Maidenhead Parkrun | Maidenhead, Berks | 21 Mar 2015 | The course consists of two clockwise laps of the nature reserve in Braywick Park. |
Maidstone Parkrun | Maidstone, Kent | 13 Apr 2013 | Run along the banks of the River Medway starting at the Museum of Kent Life |
Malling Parkrun | Aylesford, Kent | 3 Oct 2015 | Two laps of the main lake at Leybourne Lakes Country Park |
Margate Parkrun | Margate, Kent | 27 Apr 2013 | At Palm Bay along the seafront |
Medina I.O.W. Parkrun | Isle of Wight | 7 May 2011 | In Seaclose Park and Medina sports field run over footpath and grass sections |
Milton Keynes Parkrun | Milton Keynes, Bucks | 16 Jan 2010 | A scenic, single lap course taking in sights such as the Grand Union Canal, the shores of Willen Lake and a Buddhist peace pagoda. |
Mole Valley Parkrun | Mole Valley, Surrey | 17 Mar 2018 | At Denbies Wine Estate on a mixture of tarmac paths, gravel paths, track and grass |
Mountbatten School Parkrun | Romsey, Hamps | 2 Mar 2019 | At Mountbatten School, Romsey. A three lap course, almost entirely on grass. (defunct event) |
Netley Abbey Parkrun | Netley Abbey, Hamps | 17 Mar 2012 | At Royal Victoria Country Park, Southampton on a mix of tarmac, compacted gravel and grass |
Newbury Parkrun | Greenham, Berks | 11 Feb 2012 | One clockwise lap around part of the former airfield at RAF Greenham Common. |
Nonsuch Parkrun[108] | Cheam, Surrey | 17 Sep 2011 | Held in Nonsuch Park, which is on the border of London Borough of Sutton and Epsom and Ewell. Parkrun classifies the run as in the South East region rather than Greater London. |
Oxford Parkrun | Oxford, Oxfordshire | 5 Nov 2011 | At Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park on a mixture of grass, paths and tarmac |
Peacehaven Parkrun | Peacehaven, Surrey | 20 May 2017 | At Centenary Park on a mixture of wide pea shingle path and grass |
Pegwell Bay Parkrun | Pegwell Bay, Kent | 11 May 2013 | Two laps of Pegwell Bay Country Park. Flat (<3m elevation) gravel paths, slightly muddy in winter but road shoes fine. Pay parking. Coffee van on site. Nearest indoor cafes in Sandwich. |
Portsmouth Lakeside Parkrun | Portsmouth, Hamps | 30 Apr 2016 | At Lakeside North Harbour on a mixture of tarmac paths and hard pack gravel |
Preston Park Parkrun | Brighton, Sussex | 20 Apr 2013 | At Preston Park |
Prospect Parkrun | Reading, Berks | 5 May 2018 | Two anticlockwise laps of Prospect Park in west Reading. |
Queen Elizabeth Parkrun | Horndean, Hamps | 18 May 2013 | In Queen Elizabeth Country Park on a mixture of gravel paths, trail paths and grass |
Reading Parkrun | Reading, Berks | 12 Sep 2009 | The course is run along the Thames Path and then two clockwise laps of the nature reserve in Thames Valley Park before returning along the Thames Path. Until 2018, it had an alternative winter course at Dinton Pastures Country Park until this became a separate event. |
Reigate Priory Parkrun | Reigate, Surrey | 22 Mar 2014 | In Priory Park on a mixture of gravel path, woodland trail and grass |
Royal Tunbridge Wells Parkrun | Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent | 26 Apr 2014 | At Dunorlan Park |
Rushmoor Parkrun | Aldershot, Hamps | 3 May 2014 | A two-lap course around the polo fields at Queen's Parade in Aldershot Garrison, with trail paths around the perimeter of the fields, a section alongside the A325 road and the Basingstoke Canal towpath. |
Sandhurst Memorial Parkrun | Sandhurst, Berks | 7 Dec 2019 | At the Memorial Park on grass, path and woodland trail. |
Seaford Beach Parkrun | Seaford, Sussex | 2 Mar 2019 | A flat out-and-back course along the promenade, starting at Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club. |
Shorne Woods Parkrun | Gravesend, Kent | 30 Mar 2013 | At Shorne Woods Country Park on trail paths |
Sittingbourne Parkrun | Sittingbourne, Kent | 27 Feb 2016 | At Milton Creek Country Park |
Southampton Parkrun | Southampton, Hamps | 7 Jul 2012 | At Southampton Common, regularly attracts over 800 participants |
Southsea Parkrun | Southsea, Hamps | 5 Nov 2013 | An out and back along Southsea esplanade |
Tilgate Parkrun | Tilgate, Sussex | 9 Jun 2012 | At Tilgate Park |
Tonbridge Parkrun | Tonbridge, Kent | 9 Nov 2013 | Starts at the swimming pool and goes through Haysden Park |
Uckfield Parkrun | Uckfield, Sussex | 4 May 2019 | An off-road course through Uckfield Rugby Club and Buxted Park |
Upton Court Parkrun | Slough, Bucks | 24 Nov 2012 | Two anticlockwise laps of Upton Court Park with views of Windsor Castle |
Walmer and Deal Seafront Parkrun | Walmer, Kent | 15 Sep 2018 | A flat out-and-back course on tarmac, running along the seafront promenade past Walmer Castle, Deal Castle, Walmer Lifeboat Station, Deal Timeball Tower and Deal Pier |
Wendover Woods Parkrun | Aylesbury, Bucks | 15 Sep 2018 | A hilly, single lap trail run mostly on gravel |
Whiteley Parkrun | Whiteley, Hamps | 1 Apr 2017 | Three laps mainly on tarmac paths around Whiteley Meadowside Recreation Ground. |
Whitstable Parkrun | Whitstable, Kent | 6 Nov 2010 | At Whitstable promenade |
Winchester Parkrun | Winchester, Hamps | 27 Apr 2013 | At North Walls Recreation Ground |
Witney Parkrun | Witney, Oxfordshire | 10 Mar 2018 | A clockwise three lap course starting at West Witney Sports Ground |
Woking Parkrun | Woking, Surrey | 16 Aug 2014 | Three flat laps at Woking Park on a mixture of tarmac paths and trail paths. |
Woodley Parkrun | Woodley, Berks | 13 Oct 2012 | Three clockwise laps around the perimeter of Woodford Park. |
Worthing Parkrun | Worthing, West Sussex | 11 Jun 2016 | An out and back course along Worthing promenade. |
Wycombe Rye Parkrun | High Wycombe, Bucks | 4 Aug 2012 | At The Rye, an urban park, on a mixed terrain but predominantly hard paths |
South West England[]
As of 16 November 2019, there are 59 parkruns in South West England.
Name | Location | Started on | Notes |
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Ashton Court Parkrun[109] | Bristol, Somerset | 23 Apr 2011 | In the grounds of Ashton Court on tarmac, stone and gravel paths |
Barnstaple Parkrun | Barnstaple, Devon | 5 Jan 2013 | At Rock Park on tarmac paths and suitable for all abilities |
Bath Skyline Parkrun | Bath, Somerset | 4 Oct 2014 | At Bath Skyline starting near Prior Park Landscape Garden |
Bideford Parkrun | Bideford, Devon | 2 Apr 2016 | At Victoria Park, starting near Bideford Rugby Club, on grass and tarmac paths |
Blandford Parkrun | Blandford Forum, Dorset | 26 Jul 2014 | An out and back run on the North Devon Trailway starting at Jubilee Way |
Bournemouth Parkrun | Bournemouth, Dorset | 24 Aug 2013 | At Kings Park, starting near the athletic stadium and passing A.F.C. Bournemouth |
Burnham and Highbridge Parkrun | Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset | 20 Jun 2015 | One loop of Apex Park and an out and back along the River Brue |
Cheltenham Parkrun | Cheltenham, Glos | 16 Feb 2013 | Three laps around the lake and football field at Pittville Park |
Chippenham Parkrun | Chippenham, Wilts | 12 Apr 2014 | In Monkton Park on a mixture of surfaces, starting at the Olympiad Leisure Centre |
Chipping Sodbury Parkrun[109] | Chipping Sodbury, Glos | 22 Feb 2014 | At The Ridings, run on the playing fields starting near the Rugby Club |
Cirencester Parkrun | Cirencester, Glos | 2 Feb 2018 | A flat, scenic three lap course around the grounds of the Royal Agricultural University |
Clevedon Salthouse Fields Parkrun | Clevedon, North Somerset | 21 Sep 2019 | At the Salthouse Fields, near the tennis courts |
Eastville Parkrun[109] | Eastville, Bristol | 18 Nov 2017 | At Eastville Park, run entirely on permanent footpaths, starting near the entrance |
Eden Project Parkrun | St Blazey, Cornwall | 11 Nov 2017 | At the Eden Project, run entirely on permanent paths around the biomes |
Exeter Riverside Parkrun | Exeter, Devon | 2 Aug 2014 | Starts and finishes at Exeter Quay and runs along Exeter Riverside Valley Park |
Exmouth Parkrun | Exmouth, Devon | 23 Dec 2017 | An out and back entirely along the Esplanade |
Fire Service College Parkrun | Moreton-in-Marsh, Glos | 8 Dec 2018 | Three Lap flat course in the recreation grounds at the Fire Service College |
Forest of Dean Parkrun | Forest of Dean, Glos | 24 Apr 2010 | In the forest at Coverham Enclosure Five Acres |
Gloucester City Parkrun | Gloucester, Glos | 24 Feb 2018 | At Gloucester Park |
Gloucester North Parkrun | Gloucester, Glos | 10 Jan 2015 | At Plock Court Playing Fields near Gloucester Academy |
Heartlands Parkrun | Pool, Cornwall | 14 Apr 2018 | Four laps in the grounds of Heartlands Cornwall staying close to the visitor centre |
Killerton Parkrun | Broadclyst, Devon | 30 Apr 2011 | In the grounds of The National Trust's Killerton estate |
Kingsway Parkrun, Gloucester | Gloucester, Glos | 6 Jun 2015 | At Kingsway Manor Farm Park |
Lanhydrock Parkrun | Bodmin, Cornwall | 18 Jan 2014 | One lap in the grounds of The National Trust's Lanhydrock House |
Longrun Meadow Parkrun | Taunton, Somerset | 5 Oct 2013 | Two laps of Longrun Meadow |
Lydiard Parkrun | Lydiard Park, Swindon | 6 Mar 2010 | A two lap course around the west circuit of Lydiard Park. It is almost entirely run on compacted gravel paths. |
Lydney Parkrun | Lydney, Glos | 2 Jan 2016 | At Lydney Recreation Ground starting near the boating lake |
Mallards Pike Parkrun | Lydney, Glos | 31 Aug 2019 | Single lap course on a hardcore, purpose built, permanent track around Mallards Pike lake. |
Marlborough Common Parkrun | Marlborough, Wilts | 22 Sep 2018 | It is almost entirely on grass, with an uneven surface in places. The course runs in reverse in the summer. |
Melksham Parkrun | Melksham, Wilts | 16 Dec 2017 | At King George V Park taking in the River Avon |
Minehead Parkrun | Minehead, Somerset | 13 Aug 2016 | Two and a half laps out and back along the promenade |
Moors Valley Parkrun | Ashley Heath, Dorset | 7 Nov 2015 | At Moors Valley Country Park, starting near the visitor centre and mostly on gravel |
Mount Edgcumbe Parkrun | Cremyll, Cornwall | 30 Jan 2016 | In the grounds of Mount Edgcumbe House, a stately home |
Newent Parkrun | Newent, Glos | 9 Mar 2013 | At Newent Community School and Forest Leisure Centre |
Parke Parkrun | Bovey Tracey, Devon | 5 Apr 2014 | In the grounds of Parke, a National Trust estate |
Penrose Parkrun | Penrose, Cornwall | 28 Mar 2015 | In the grounds of Penrose, a National Trust estate |
Plymvalley Parkrun | Plymouth, Devon | 22 Sep 2012 | At The National Trust's Plymbridge Woods, starting at Plymbridge |
Pomphrey Hill Parkrun[109] | Mangotsfield, Glos | 1 Mar 2014 | Three laps of Pomphrey Hill playing fields |
Poole Parkrun | Poole, Dorset | 2 Apr 2011 | A busy run with laps of the boating lake at Poole Park |
Salisbury Parkrun | Salisbury, Wilts | 6 Jun 2015 | At Churchill Gardens |
Seaton Parkrun | Seaton, Devon | 12 Nov 2016 | At Seaton Esplanade |
Seven Fields Parkrun | Swindon, Wilts | 16 Nov 2019 | At Seven Fields Nature Reserve and Penhill Sports Field, Swindon. The course is mostly on grass with some gravel paths. |
Shepton Mallet Parkrun | Shepton Mallet, Somerset | 29 Apr 2017 | At Collett Park, three laps mostly on gravel |
Somerdale Pavilion Parkrun | Keynsham, Bristol | 17 Nov 2018 | At the grounds of the old Somerdale Chocolate Factory, two laps all on grass |
Southwick Country Park Parkrun | Trowbridge, Wilts | 3 Sep 2011 | Three laps of Southwick Country Park |
Stonehouse Parkrun | Stonehouse, Glos | 23 Jul 2016 | Four laps on the grass at Oldends Lane Playing Fields |
Stratford Park Parkrun, Stroud | Stroud, Glos | 31 Aug 2019 | Starting from near the bandstand, a hilly three lap picturesque course going clockwise. |
Street Parkrun | Street, Somerset | 5 May 2018 | At Strode College Sports Centre, dogs are not allowed |
Tamar Lakes Parkrun | Kilkhampton, Cornwall | 11 Oct 2014 | A single lap of Upper Tamar Lake on tarmac and cinder paths |
Tamar Trails Parkrun | Gulworthy, Devon | 29 Oct 2016 | At Tamar Trails starting at the visitor centre |
Tetbury Goods Shed Parkrun | Tetbury, Glos | 18 May 2019 | At Tetbury Goods Shed Arts Centre. The route is two clockwise laps of Preston Park using the now dismantled Tetbury branch line route. |
Tewkesbury Parkrun | Tewkesbury, Glos | 4 Jul 2015 | At the Vineyards entirely on grass |
Thornbury Parkrun[109] | Thornbury, Glos | 18 Nov 2017 | At Mundy Playing Fields mostly on grass |
Torbay Velopark Parkrun | Paignton, Devon | 31 Dec 2016 | Starts on Torbay Velopark and onto the grounds of Clennon Field |
Trelissick Parkrun | Feock, Cornwall | 3 Dec 2016 | At The National trust's Trelissick Garden |
Upton House Parkrun | Poole, Dorset | 3 Jun 2017 | At Upton House in the grounds of the estate |
Weymouth Parkrun | Weymouth, Dorset | 31 Aug 2013 | At Lodmoor Country Park |
Woolacombe Dunes Parkrun | Woolacombe, Devon | 16 Dec 2018 | An undulating course almost entirely on sand. Wildly known as the hardest parkrun in the UK. |
Wotton Parkrun | Wotton-under-Edge, Glos | 22 Oct 2016 | At Wotton Community Parc |
Yeovil Montacute Parkrun | Yeovil, Somerset | 7 Sep 2013 | In the grounds of The National Trust's Montacute House |
Wales[]
Wales had a population in 2011 of 3,063,456 and has a total area of 20,779 km2 (8,023 sq mi). The country has 22 counties with a parkrun in each one. As of 14 March 2020, there are 44 parkruns in Wales.
Name | Location | Started on | Notes |
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Aberbeeg Parkrun | Aberbeeg, Blaenau Gwent | 2 Nov 2018 | Out and back fast course running from Aberbeeg towards Abertillery on the Ebbw Valley Cycle Track |
Aberdare Parkrun | Aberdare, RCT | 9 Jun 2018 | Three laps of Aberdare Park starting near the bandstand |
Aberystwyth Parkrun[110] | Aberystwyth, Ceredigion | 1 Sep 2012 | In Plascrug Park near the Vale of Rheidol Railway. |
Barry Island Parkrun[110] | Barry, Vale of Glam | 2 May 2015 | On the Promenade passing Barry Island Pleasure Park. |
Brynaman Parkrun | Brynamam, Carmarthen | 21 Sep 2019 | Out and back course on grass and tarmac |
Bryn Bach Parkrun[111] | Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent | 21 July 2012 | A fast, scenic course comprising two laps of the lake at Parc Bryn Bach. |
Cardiff Parkrun[112][113] | Cardiff | 16 Feb 2008 | In Bute Park, the first parkrun in Wales and second-largest in the UK |
Coed Cefn Pwll Du Parkrun | Machen, Caerphilly | 18 Jan 2020 | Challenging course with 390 ft of ascending through woodland paths |
Colby Parkrun[110] | Amroth, Pembrokeshire | 21 Jun 2014 | At the National Trusts Colby Woodland Garden. |
Conwy Parkrun[110] | Conwy, Conwy County | 10 Jan 2015 | At the Conwy RSPB reserve and runs along the River Conwy with views of Conwy Castle |
Cosmeston Parkrun | Penarth, Vale of Glam | 7 Dec 2019 | Run around a small and large loop of the Nature Park at Cosmeston |
Cwmbran Parkrun[112] | Cwmbran, Torfaen | 18 Jun 2016 | At the Northfields Recreation Ground. |
Dolgellau Parkrun[110] | Dolgellau, Gwynedd | 13 Feb 2016 | Two laps on the Mawddach Trail which is maintained by Snowdonia National Park[114] |
Erddig Parkrun[110] | Wrexham | 14 May 2016 | Starts and finishes outside Erddig Hall, a stately home built in the 1680s |
Gnoll Parkrun[110] | Neath, Neath Port Talbot | 14 Nov 2015 | In Gnoll Estate Country Park with a loop around the ruins of the house. |
Grangemoor Parkrun[110] | Cardiff, Cardiff | 31 Oct 2015 | Run in Grangemoor Park a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation, |
Greenfield Valley Parkrun | Holywell, Flintshire | 14 Mar 2020 | An out-and-back route through Greenfield Valley and past Basingwerk Abbey |
Groe Parkrun | Builth Wells, Powys | 2 Mar 2019 | Three laps of The Groe |
Hafan Pwllheli Parkrun | Pwllheli, Gwynedd | 16 Feb 2019 | The course is entirely run on the beach over sand. |
Haverfordwest Parkrun | Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire | 23 Sep 2017 | The course is laps of the racecourse starting at the cricket pitch |
Llanelli Coast Parkrun[110] | Llanelli, Carmarthen | 19 Nov 2016 | At King George V Playing Fields |
Llanerchaeron Parkrun[115] | Aberaeron, Ceredigion | 10 Feb 2018 | At Llanerchaeron, a grade I listed mansion built in 1795[116] by John Nash |
Llyn Llech Owain Parkrun[110] | Gorslas, Carmarthen | 23 Mar 2013 | At Llyn Llech Owain Country Park, a Site of Special Scientific Interest |
Maesteg Parkrun | Maesteg, Bridgend | 22 Jul 2017 | In Welfare Park, Heol Ty Gwyn |
Merthyr Parkrun[110] | Merthyr Tydfill | 22 Apr 2017 | At Merthyr Tydfill leisure centre |
Milford Waterfront Parkrun | Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire | 7 Sep 2019 | Two loop course. The course is run entirely on tarmac paths. Some sections of the course may accumulate mud, leaves and puddles after rain. |
Nant y Pandy Parkrun[117] | Llangefni, Anglesey | 25 Aug 2018 | An out and back course in Nant y Pandy Nature Reserve between Llangefni and Llyn Cefni |
Newborough Forest Parkrun | Newborough, Anglesey | 23 Jun 2018 | A forest and beach run with views of Llanddwyn Island |
Newport Parkrun[110] | Newport | 23 Jun 2011 | Two laps through the grounds of 17th Century Tredegar House |
Newtown Parkrun | Newtown, Powys | 7 Oct 2017 | At Dolerw Park Bridge |
Nova Prestatyn Parkrun | Prestatyn, Denbighshire | 7 Dec 2019 | A run along the promenade in Prestatyn and past the beginning of Offa's Dyke |
Penallta Parkrun[110] | Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly | 27 Jun 2015 | At the Penallta Country Park created on the former Penallta Colliery |
Penrhyn Parkrun[110] | Bangor, Gwynedd | 15 Nov 2015 | At Penrhyn Castle, an example of Romanesque Revival architecture.[118] |
Pont y Bala Parkrun | Bala, Gwynedd | 13 Apr 2019 | Out a back x 2 flat course, from town car park to Llyn Tegid |
Pontypool Parkrun[110] | Pontypool, Torfaen | 23 Nov 2013 | A relatively flat course run at Pontypool Park |
Pontypridd Parkrun[110] | Pontypridd, RCT | 12 Oct 2013 | In Ynysangharad Park containing Lido Ponty, Wales' only outdoor swimming pool |
Porthcawl Parkrun[110] | Porthcawl, Bridgend | 6 Apr 2013 | On Porthcawl Seafront |
Riverfront Parkrun | Newport | 21 Jan 2017 | An out and back along the River Usk starting at Riverfront theatre |
Rogiet Parkrun | Rogiet, Monmouth | 21 Oct 2017 | At Rogiet Countryside Park |
Severn Bridge Parkrun[119] | Chepstow Monmouth | 11 Aug 2018 | An out and back along the Severn Bridge |
Swansea Bay Parkrun[110] | Swansea | 24 Oct 2014 | The course is out and back along Swansea seafront |
Trelai Park parkrun | Cardiff | 7 Mar 2020 | Three loops of Trelai Park, West Cardiff |
Tremorfa parkrun | Cardiff | 26 Oct 2019 | Three laps of Tremorfa Park, East Cardiff. |
Wepre Parkrun[110] | Deeside, Flintshire | 14 May 2016 | A trail run with 500 ft of hills in Wepre Park, a country park, also containing Ewloe Castle |
West Midlands[]
The West Midlands is one of nine official regions of England. It covers the western half of the area traditionally known as the Midlands. It contains Birmingham and the larger West Midlands conurbation, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Solihull, Walsall and West Bromwich. There are a total of 38 parkruns in this region.
Name | Location | Started on | Notes |
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Alderford Lake Parkrun | Whitchurch, Shropshire | 31 Aug 2019 | The course is two laps of Alderford Lake |
Arrow Valley Parkrun | Redditch, Worcestershire | 14 Jul 2012 | The course is at Arrow Valley Country Park used for sailing, fishing and bird watching |
Babbs Mill Parkrun | Kingshurst, West Midlands | 3 Aug 2019 | The course is run alongside the river Cole and around the lake at Babb's Mill nature reserve |
Beacon Parkrun | Lichfield, Staffordshire | 18 Jan 2020 | The course is two laps around the perimeter of Beacon Park |
Bedworth Parkrun | Bedworth, Warwickshire | 17 Feb 2018 | The course is run at Miners Welfare Park, starting near Bedworth United F.C. |
Brueton Parkrun[120] | Solihull, West Midlands | 24 Jul 2010 | Run at Malvern & Brueton Park, the Local nature reserve |
Cannock Chase Parkrun | Cannock Chase, Staffordshire | 19 Nov 2016 | Run in Cannock Chase, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty |
Cannon Hill Parkrun[120] | Birmingham, West Midlands | 28 Aug 2010 | Run in Cannon Hill Park, the city's most popular parkrun |
Chasewater Parkrun | Burntwood, Staffordshire | 15 Jun 2019 | A single lap course around the reservoir at Chasewater Country Park |
Coventry Parkrun | Coventry, West Midlands | 6 Feb 2010 | Located at War Memorial Park |
Dudley Parkrun[120] | Dudley, West Midlands | 7 Jan 2017 | The run starts at The Dell athletic stadium taking in Stourbridge Canal |
East Park Parkrun | Wolverhampton, West Midlands | 9 Nov 2019 | Three laps of East Park in Monmore Green starting and finishing near the bandstand |
Edgbaston Reservoir Parkrun | Birmingham, West Midlands | 14 Aug 2021 | Two clockwise laps of the reservoir, with the event start and finish near to the Birmingham Rowing Club |
Evesham Parkrun | Evesham, Worcestershire | 21 Mar 2015 | The course is run entirely along the banks of the River Avon starts and finishes at Hampton Ferry |
Hanley Parkrun | Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire | 24 Sep 2011 | Two laps starting and finishing near the bandstand |
Henley Wood Parkrun | Oswestry, Shropshire | 20 Oct 2018 | Two lap course that includes footpaths and grassy areas. |
Hereford Parkrun | Hereford, Herefordshire | 11 Oct 2014 | The course is two laps of Hereford Racecourse |
Isabel Trail Parkrun | Stafford, Staffordshire | 08 Dec 2018 | Starts at the old Isabel trail, Doxey Road. Out and back flat course on tarmac. |
Kingsbury Water Parkrun[120] | Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands | 20 Jul 2013 | Run in Kingsbury Water Park, with 15 lakes catering for cyclists, watersports and wildlife |
Leamington Parkrun | Leamington Spa, Warwickshire | 23 Apr 2011 | The course is run in Newbold Comyn skirting the former golf course |
Ludlow Parkrun | Ludlow, Shropshire | 13 Feb 2016 | Located in scenic and undulating Mortimer Forest |
Oaklands Parkrun | Birmingham, West Midlands | 9 Nov 2019 | Three lap course at Oaklands Recreation Ground in Yardley |
Perry Hall Parkrun[120] | Birmingham, West Midlands | 22 Nov 2014 | Run in Perry Hall Park, starting at the moat of the now demolished Perry Hall |
Rugby Parkrun | Rugby, Warwickshire | 10 Dec 2016 | The course is run at Whinfield Recreation Ground, also home to Rugby F.C. |
Sandwell Valley Parkrun[120] | Sandwell, West Midlands | 11 Nov 2017 | Located in Sandwell Valley Country Park passing Sandwell Priory and Swan Pool |
Severn Valley Country Parkrun | Alveley, Shropshire | 20 Jul 2019 | A mixed terrain course adjacent to the River Severn |
Shrewsbury Parkrun | Shrewsbury, Shropshire | 28 Sep 2013 | Located at The Quarry and run along a tree lined promenade beside the River Severn[121] |
Stratford-upon-Avon Parkrun | Stratford-upon-Avon, Warks | 20 Feb 2016 | Run along the River Avon opposite Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Holy Trinity Church |
Sutton Park Parkrun | Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands | 18 Aug 2018 | The course starts at Banners Gate and finishes at Longmoor Pool, run on a mixture of trail paths and tarmac |
Telford Parkrun[122] | Telford, Shropshire | 16 Feb 2013 | The course is run in Telford Town Park, voted Britain's Best Park in 2015[123] |
The Wammy Parkrun | Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffs | 24 Mar 2018 | Run along Newcastle Greenway (NCN551) between Knutton and Silverdale, starting at The Wammy, a park |
Walsall Arboretum Parkrun[120] | Walsall, West Midlands | 10 Mar 2012 | The course is at Walsall Arboretum taking in Hatherton Lake |
Warwick Racecourse Parkrun | Warwick, Warwickshire | 28 Sep 2019 | Out and back course starting near Warwick Golf Centre |
Wolverhampton Parkrun[120] | Wolverhampton, West Midlands | 2 Feb 2013 | Run in West Park, opened in 1881 and listed in 1986 |
Woodgate Valley Country Park Parkrun | Birmingham, West Midlands | 7 Aug 2021 | Flat out and back followed by an uphill section on permanent path and finishing with a lap on grass around a field |
Worcester Parkrun | Worcester, Worcestershire | 18 Jun 2011 | The run is in Worcester Woods Country Park |
Worcester Pitchcroft Parkrun | Worcester, Worcestershire | 10 Jun 2017 | The course is two laps of Worcester Racecourse |
Wyre Forest Parkrun[124] | Bewdley, Worcestershire | 29 Aug 2015 | A trail run through Wyre Forest |
Yorkshire and the Humber[]
Yorkshire and the Humber is one of nine official regions of England. It comprises South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire including Hull, North Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire. There are 54 parkruns in this region.
Name | Location | Started on | Notes |
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Armley Parkrun | Armley, West Yorkshire | 30 Jun 2018 | The course is three lap course in Armley Park |
Barnsley Parkrun | Barnsley, South Yorkshire | 22 Jan 2011 | The course is run in Locke Park, opened in 1861 in memory of railway pioneer Joseph Locke |
Beverley Westwood Parkrun | Beverley, East Yorkshire | 13 Jul 2019 | The run is two laps of an open area of the Beverley Westwood pasture, on grass |
Bradford Parkrun | Bradford, West Yorkshire | 17 Apr 2010 | Run in Lister Park, also containing Cartwright Hall, a civic art gallery |
Bramley Parkrun | Leeds, West Yorkshire | 13 Jun 2015 | Located in Bramley Park |
Brighouse Parkrun | Brighouse, West Yorkshire | 3 Sep 2016 | The run is three laps in Wellholme Park |
Castle Howard parkrun | North Yorkshire | 14 Sep 2019 | Multiple out and back sections within the castle grounds |
Catterick Parkrun | Catterick, North Yorkshire | 17 Jun 2017 | Three laps of Catterick Racecourse, not on horse racing days |
Cleethorpes Parkrun | Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire | 24 May 2014 | The course is two laps of the lake at Cleethorpes Country Park |
Cliffe Castle Parkrun | Keighley, West Yorkshire | 15 Sep 2018 | The course is 3 and a half laps of Cliffe Castle Park, to the north of Keighley Town Centre |
Concord Parkrun | Sheffield, South Yorkshire | 19 Mar 2011 | The course is located at Concord Park |
Cross Flatts Parkrun | Leeds, West Yorkshire | 30 Apr 2013 | The run is in Cross Flatts Park starting near the Watsonian pavilion |
Dalby Forest Parkrun | Pickering, North Yorkshire | 19 Mar 2016 | Run in Dalby Forest inside the North York Moors National Park |
Dewsbury Parkrun | Dewsbury, West Yorkshire | 23 Jun 2012 | The run is in Crow Nest Park entirely on tarmac paths |
Flatts Lane Parkrun | Normanby, North Yorkshire | 16 Sep 2017 | In Flatts Lane Country Park |
Fountains Abbey Parkrun | Ripon, West Yorkshire | 1 Mar 2014 | The course is at Fountains Abbey, a World Heritage site[125] |
Goole Parkrun | Goole, East Yorkshire | 30 May 2015 | At West Park West |
Graves Parkrun | Sheffield, South Yorkshire | 14 Apr 2012 | The course is in Graves Park and runs past a petting zoo |
Halifax Parkrun | Halifax, West Yorkshire | 7 Mar 2015 | The course is in Shroggs Park |
Harrogate Parkrun | Harrogate, West Yorkshire | 21 Jan 2012 | The course is on a park called The Stray |
Heslington Parkrun | York, North Yorkshire | 13 Jan 2018 | The run starts at York Sports Village and skirts the Eastern campus of York University |
Hillsborough Parkrun | Sheffield, South Yorkshire | 2 Feb 2013 | Run in Hillsborough Park containing Hillsborough Hall and Hillsborough Stadium |
Horton Park Parkrun | Bradford, West Yorkshire | 30 May 2015 | The run is 3 and a half laps of the park on wide tarmac paths |
Huddersfield Parkrun | Huddersfield, West Yorkshire | 2 Apr 2011 | The course is two laps of Greenhead Park |
Hull Parkrun | Hull, East Yorkshire | 3 Apr 2010 | Run in East Park, Hull's largest park, opened in 1887 for the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria |
Humber Bridge Parkrun | Hull, East Yorkshire | 7 Jun 2014 | Located at Humber Bridge Country Park with views of Humber Bridge |
Middleton Woods Parkrun | Leeds, West Yorkshire | 28 Apr 2018 | Two laps of Middleton Park starting at the cafe |
Millfield Parkrun | Easingwold, North Yorkshire | 22 Jun 2019 | Three lap course in a park. Part tarmac path. Part trail |
Myrtle Parkrun | Bingley, West Yorkshire | 3 Nov 2018 | A four lap clockwise course around Myrtle Park using hard paths and short grass sections. Starting and finishing by the bandstand. |
New Earswick Parkrun | York, North Yorkshire | 21 Apr 2018 | At New Earswick Sports Club mostly on grass |
Normanby Hall Parkrun | Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire | 4 Nov 2017 | Located at Normanby Hall Country Park, which also hosts Go Ape |
Northallerton Parkrun | Northallerton, North Yorkshire | 1 Aug 2015 | Run on playing fields at Northallerton Leisure Centre and Hambleton District Council's offices |
Nostell Parkrun | Wakefield, West Yorkshire | 26 Jul 2014 | Run in the grounds of the National Trust's 18th-century Nostell Priory[126] |
Oakwell Hall Parkrun | Birstall, West Yorkshire | 19 Jul 2014 | The course is at Oakwell Hall an Elizabethan manor house immortalised in literature as Fieldhead by Charlotte Brontë |
Peter Pan Parkrun | Hull, East Yorkshire | 13 Apr 2013 | At Peter Pan Park near Costello Stadium |
Pontefract Parkrun | Pontefract, West Yorkshire | 7 May 2011 | The course is run at Pontefract Racecourse, not on horse racing days |
Potternewton Parkrun | Leeds, West Yorkshire | 17 Nov 2018 | The course is three laps of Potternewton Park |
Redcar Parkrun | Redcar, North Yorkshire | 28 Apr 2012 | At Locke Park mainly on footpaths |
Rother Valley Parkrun | Rotherham, South Yorkshire | 11 May 2013 | Run in Rother Valley Country Park, a former quarry flooded to create four lakes used for recreational activities |
Rotherham Parkrun | Rotherham, South Yorkshire | 20 Apr 2013 | The course is in Clifton Park near the museum |
Rothwell Parkrun | Rothwell, West Yorkshire | 29 Jul 2017 | The run is in Springhead Park on tarmac and grass |
Roundhay Parkrun | Leeds, West Yorkshire | 23 Apr 2011 | The run is in Roundhay Park, one of the biggest and most visited city parks in Europe.[127] |
Sandall Park Parkrun | Doncaster, South Yorkshire | 28 Sep 2013 | Run in Sandall Park |
Scunthorpe Parkrun | Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire | 23 Feb 2013 | The course is in Central Park near to The Pods leisure centre |
Selby Parkrun | Selby, North Yorkshire | 16 Dec 2017 | The course is an out-and-back route around one half of Burn Airfield |
Sewerby Parkrun | Bridlington, East Yorkshire | 5 Nov 2011 | The run takes place at Sewerby Hall, a Grade I listed Georgian House with a dramatic clifftop location[128] |
Sheffield Castle Parkrun | Sheffield, South Yorkshire | 3 Aug 2013 | Run in Manor Fields Park (there is no castle) |
Sheffield Hallam Parkrun | Sheffield, South Yorkshire | 10 Jul 2010 | The course is two laps of Endcliffe Park |
Skipton Parkrun | Skipton, North Yorkshire | 7 Sep 2013 | The run is in Aireville Park |
Temple Newsam Parkrun | Leeds, West Yorkshire | 2 Feb 2013 | Located at Temple Newsam, a Tudor-Jacobean mansion set within 1,500 acres of parkland[129] |
Wakefield Thornes parkrun | Wakefield, West Yorkshire | 20 Sep 2014 | At Clarence, Holmfield and Thornes Parks starting at Wakefield College Campus |
Wetherby Parkrun | Wetherby, West Yorkshire | 21 Mar 2015 | Three laps at Wetherby Sports Association entirely on grass |
Woodhouse Moor Parkrun | Leeds, West Yorkshire | 6 Oct 2007 | The course is at Woodhouse Moor starting by the statue of The Duke of Wellington. Formerly known as Leeds parkrun. |
York Parkrun | York, North Yorkshire | 14 Jan 2012 | One and a half laps of York Racecourse, not on horse racing days |
See also[]
- Parkrun
- List of Parkruns in the United States of America
- List of Parkruns in France
References[]
- ^ "parkrun & junior parkrun – England Athletics". www.englandathletics.org.
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