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Parkrun is a joy for many. Get involved

Letters: Bill Hunter says the weekly 5k race at locations across the UK and beyond is for everyone, and should be celebrated, while Helen Beioley says it is the perfect excuse to meet friends and consume a croissant after

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13

The coolest running events around the world, from Andes ultra marathons to Italian parkruns

Running tourism blends sightseeing with exercise, offering a new appreciation of a destination

The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

Former Team GB Olympic runner breaks decade-long Parkrun record in Edinburgh

Butchart, a former Team GB Olympic runner, crossed the line three seconds faster than the 11-year record held by Andy Baddeley. The 31-year-old took to Instagram to share the exciting news

Edinburgh Live · Jun 24, 2023

Why the parkrun practice initiative will encourage more GPs to engage in social prescription

Steve Connelly experienced debilitating depression and anxiety after his battle with heart disease, but a visit to his GP — and a left-field script — changed his life. Now Australian GPs are looking to increase "social prescriptions" with a breakthrough partnership.

ABC News · May 13, 2022

How parkrun helped turn Chris Murphy into an Australian ultramarathon champion

Chris wasn't always a runner, but now he’s winning ultramarathons, and he credits parkrun for kicking it all off.

ABC News · May 6, 2022