Park Run
Perfect For
Anyone looking to reclaim movement as a joyful, social, accessible part of life. If you're trying to build consistency, shake off the emotional cobwebs or just do something kind for your body, start here.
Why You’ll Love It
If you’re looking for gentle accountability, fresh air, and a reason to lace up your trainers on a Saturday, parkrun is one of the most welcoming places to start.
These free, weekly, timed 5k runs are held in parks all over the world—open to all ages, all paces, and all intentions. Whether you're running, jogging, walking, or volunteering, parkrun is a simple and powerful reminder that movement feels better when it’s shared.
What Makes It Special
Free and inclusive – No fees, no finish time pressure—just movement for the joy of it.
Community without cliques – You’ll find everyone from elite runners to stroller-pushing parents and total beginners, all in it together.
A weekly ritual – Show up, move your body, feel a sense of rhythm and reset.
The Story Behind It
parkrun started in 2004 with just 13 runners in a London park, created by Paul Sinton-Hewitt during a difficult period of his life. What began as a personal project quickly grew into a global movement.
The idea was simple but radical: free, community-led events that encouraged people to be active, connected, and outside, no matter their ability or background. Today, parkrun happens in over 2,000 locations across the world—powered entirely by volunteers, held together by community spirit.
Something Else We Love
That feeling of togetherness at the starting line—whether it’s your first or your hundredth parkrun. Plus, the coffee afterwards is basically a sacred part of the event.
parkrun has now gone international — with the idea taking off from Denmark to Japan.
The If Lost Take
We love parkrun because it strips movement back to what really matters: being outside, doing something positive for your body, and feeling like you belong. It’s a gentle nudge toward momentum—whatever that looks like for you.
