Where are Parkruns in UK?
There are five principal urban centres, Derby, Leicester, Lincoln, Northampton and Nottingham, and a number of next tier centres. There are 39 Parkruns in the region.
How many Parkruns are there in UK?
Parkruns are free runs take place at 9am every Saturday morning at more than 600 locations around the UK.
How do I register my child for park run?
To register with us please head to and select your country. Then click register from the top right menu and fill in the form. Finally await your confirmation email containing your barcode, print it out and remember to bring it with you when you run.
Who has done the most park runs?
Darren Wood
Global record holder for highest number of runs: Darren Wood with 777 runs (as of 2 October 2021). Global record holder for the highest number of different events: Paul Freyne with 527 different Parkrun locations (as of 18 September 2021).
Is there a park run in Regents Park?
The Regent’s Park 10k is an accurately measured 10k route around the scenic surroundings of London’s Regent’s Park. A run or a race – suitable for experienced runners and first-timers alike, using roads and footpaths.
Which is the hardest parkrun in the UK?
- Victoria Dock 0.87.
- Hackney Marshes 0.92.
- Worthing 1.05.
- Pegwell Bay 1.15.
- Eden Project 1.16.
- Dulwich 1.16.
- Heslington 1.16.
- Aberbeeg 1.17.
Who is behind Park Run?
Paul Sinton-Hewitt CBE
Paul Sinton-Hewitt CBE Paul founded parkrun in 2004. He was there at the very first event in Bushy Park, Teddington, in west London.
What was the fastest 5K ever ran?
The official world records in the 5000 metres are held by Joshua Cheptegei with 12:35.36 for men and Letesenbet Gidey with 14:06.62 for women. The first world record in the men’s 5000 m was recognized by World Athletics (formerly called the International Association of Athletics Federations, or IAAF) in 1912.
Can a 14 year old do junior parkrun?
junior parkruns are timed events. Only those aged between 4 to 14 years old completing the course themselves will be given a result. Dogs or other pets are not allowed to take part in junior parkruns.
Can parents run at junior parkrun?
Yes, but please note that only those aged between 4 to 14 years old and on foot (eg. not those in a buggy or on the shoulders of an adult) should cross the finish line and be recorded in the results list. Adults should not head down the finish funnel.
