Bushy parkrun once again welcomed record breaking numbers for the annual octogenarian event. Those joining in on the day had a staggering combined age of over 6,000 years! Find out why it’s never too late to join parkrun 👉 http://parkrun.me/x4jo9 🌳 #loveparkrun
About us
parkrun is a free, weekly, 5k and 2k community event in open spaces around the world. 🌳 #loveparkrun
- Website
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http://www.parkrun.com
External link for parkrun
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- London, UK
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2004
- Specialties
- sports, running, community events, walking, health and wellbeing, volunteering, community, physical activity, and mental health
Locations
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Primary
4th Floor, Frameworks, 2 Sheen Road
Richmond
London, UK TW9 1AE., GB
Employees at parkrun
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Anthony Archer
Partner, JWA Governance Services LLP
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Cefn Hoile
Veteran Software Engineer - Roku Inc. and cefn.com
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Massimiliano Fava
Marketing & Sports Coordinator 3xStart-up Founder
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Paul Richardson
Managing a portfolio of initiatives to enable business change and digital transformation within our organisation
Updates
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parkrun’s accessible and inclusive nature is one of the reasons, Seiji Arai, one of the regular parkrunners at Wataraseyusuichi parkrun in Japan, loves to participate. He is an amputee who enjoys participating in parkrun on his crutches but wanted to immerse himself in a new activity where he could participate just like everyone else 👉 http://parkrun.me/ctqsa 🌳 #loveparkrun
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parkrun’s Managing Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Leeds Beckett University. This doctorate recognises his outstanding contribution to the world of physical activity as a leading figure of parkrun. Congratulations Tom!
parkrun Managing Director (EMEA) and Leeds Beckett alumnus Tom Williams is being awarded an honorary doctorate by the university. The award recognises his outstanding contribution to amateur sports as a leading figure in the parkrun fitness movement. As a volunteer, Tom helped to establish the fourth UK parkrun in Leeds, before joining the organisation as an employee in 2011. In 2005, Tom earned his master’s degree in Sport and Exercise Science from Leeds Beckett University. This year Tom joins almost 1,000 graduates from the Carnegie School Of Sport. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eXRZRHhG Leeds Beckett Alumni Team
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"We welcome the opportunity of working with the new government in the months and years ahead" - A message from parkrun CEO, Russ Jefferys. Read more here: parkrun.me/c8aso
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This year marks 20 years since parkrun’s founder, Paul Sinton-Hewitt, organised the Bushy Park Time Trial that evolved into parkrun. We’ve already taken a look back at the first five years. Now we delve into 2009-2014. Take a trip down memory lane with us 👉 http://parkrun.me/67hyd #TheFeelGoodMovement
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At parkrun we want to make the world healthier & happier. If you want to do this in Scotland 🏴 or Wales 🏴 check out these vacancies working with local communities. #loveparkrun #outreachjobs #community #charityjobs
Are you passionate about inclusivity and wellbeing? We're offering two exciting opportunities as Outreach Officers to support our Health and Wellbeing team in Scotland and Wales. Find out more and apply 👉 http://parkrun.me/86bxc 🌳 #loveparkrun
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Are you passionate about inclusivity and wellbeing? We're offering two exciting opportunities as Outreach Officers to support our Health and Wellbeing team in Scotland and Wales. Find out more and apply 👉 http://parkrun.me/86bxc 🌳 #loveparkrun
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Prescribing parkrun for six years ❤️ Discover more about the parkrun practice initiative 👉 http://parkrun.me/ruk7t 🌳 #loveparkrun
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Were you one of the lucky ones to secure a spot in the London Marathon Ballot? Join us in fundraising for parkrun next year and help us continue to provide low-barrier, completely free access, opportunities for people to socialise and stay active in their communities every week 🧡 Plus, when you raise £250, you'll receive a free parkrun top/vest! Create your page here 👉 parkrun.me/magjustgiving 🌳 #loveparkrun
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Sarah Stephenson-Hunter (she/her), 52, is an activist and public speaker, who delivers talks on diversity and inclusion. As a blind, trans woman, she has found parkrun to be a safe, inclusive space to be able to participate within a community with pride. To celebrate Pride Month, she wants to share her story 👉 http://parkrun.me/u81a2 🌳 #loveparkrun
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