The Latest Breaking News from Parkrun

One millionth parkrun takes place with Dame Kelly Holmes among runners

The landmark event took place at Bushy Park where the very first parkrun happened more than 20 years ago.

Evening Standard · Jun 13

Parkrun and other sports bodies threatened with legal action over transgender inclusion

Among the recipients of these letters are the Football Association of Wales, the Irish Football Association, Swim England, and British Gymnastics, in addition to parkrun

The Independent UK · Apr 23

King’s support at Sandringham charity parkrun ‘means the world’

Charles cheered on participants on Saturday morning and chatted with local members of Move Against Cancer’s 5K Your Way group.

Evening Standard · Feb 1

Andy Murray urges people to take part in Parkrun to mark NHS’s 75th birthday

Tennis ace Sir Andy Murray has called on people to take part in a Parkrun for the NHS to celebrate the health service’s 75th birthday.

The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2023

How to run a faster 5k on race day: Our top 5 tips to smash your PB

The 5k is a popular distance among runners from beginners to elites, with thousands of people turning out every Saturday to enjoy their local Parkrun or events further afield

Daily Mirror · May 6, 2023

Runners smash record for first gathering at West Lothian's newest park

The first ever Parkrun at Auldcathie saw over 600 people take part

Daily Record · Jan 9, 2023

Dumfries Harrier Craig Fleming completes 100th parkrun on Christmas eve

Craig's first parkrun was in 2018 at the Crichton, which was also the venue where he reached his century

Daily Record · Dec 30, 2022

Parkrun proposal leads to perfect wedding after lovestruck Scot pops question to running buddy

Ryan Waldron and wife Melissa first met at the Linwood event in July 2019 and bonded over a mutual love of running before realising they had developed feelings for each other.

Daily Record · Dec 7, 2022

Parkrun's Parkwalk campaign wants walkers to join free Saturday 5km events in the North East

There are weekly Parkrun 5km 'runs' across the North East, with three in Newcastle, but you do not have to run the course, walkers are welcome too

Chronicle Live · Sep 15, 2022