14 reasons why Parkruns are great - We list every one in Yorkshire
Every Saturday, thousands of runners young and old give up their mornings to tackle a 5km race.
But what makes the Parkrun so great?
Here are 17 reasons why:
1. It’s free! So pound the streets knowing the pounds stay in your pockets - while you, er, lose pounds from your waist.
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Hide Ad2. Every Parkrun finishes with a post-run cuppa. Fun and a frappuccino. Result!
3. Parkruns attract a fantastic mix of people. They’re pretty laid-back events. Don’t be surprised to be running next to dog walkers and people with pushchairs as well as the more serious athlete.
4. t’s easy to join. Just sign up on the Parkrun website, choose your race and get those running shoes on!
5. Parkrunners are warm, welcoming and spur each other on. So when you’re flagging, there’s someone there to give you a cheer.
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Hide Ad6. Run at your own pace or push yourself to your limit. It’s your choice and no-one’s going to argue.
7. You can proudly view your finishing time on the Parkrun website. The dedicated team of volunteers compile your result. Give yourself a pat on the back.
8. Once you’ve finished, you’ve got the rest of the weekend to enjoy yourself, knowing you’ve already exercised.
9. Become a Parkrun volunteer and you could help marshall the runners.
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Hide Ad10. You’re never alone. Parkrunners will always applaud their fellow competitor.
11. You don’t have to be an elite athlete to take part. Anyone can join in.
12. It’s a great way to vary your exercise regime. Why stay in the gym when you could be enjoying the scenery?
13. You could get to meet a great new selection of friends.
14. And even if your time wasn’t what you hoped it would be, there’s always next time. There’s just seven days to wait.
ALL THE YORKSHIRE LOCATIONS WITH PARKRUNS
Barnsley
Bradford
Bramley
Cleethorpes
Concord
Crossflatts
Dewsbury
Doncaster
Fountains Abbey
Goole
Graves
Halifax
Harrogate
Hillsborough
Horton Park
Huddersfield
Hull
Humber Bridge
Northallerton
Nostell Priory
Oakwell Hall
Peter Pan
Pontefract
Rother Valley
Rotherham
Roundhay, Leeds
Scunthorpe
Sewerby
Sheffield Castle
Sheffield Hallam
Skipton
Temple Newsam, Leeds
Wakefield Thornes
Wetherby
Woodhouse Moor, Leeds
York