Parkrun – Get Involved

The Shedcast went to talk with Jenny Branigan from Parkrun Ireland. Parkruns are free, weekly community events for all ages, abilities, backgrounds and walks of life. You can join in how you like: volunteer, walk, run, or simply come along and watch.

Last year marked 20 years since parkrun’s founder, Paul Sinton-Hewitt, organised the Bushy Park Time Trial that evolved into parkrun. Since then, more than 2,500 parkruns have been set up in 23 countries around the world. But parkrun was never just a run.

Paul’s vision was for parkrun to be a place for everyone, no matter who they are or where they’re from. It is an opportunity for people to be active together, outdoors, and take part however they like. Have a listen below!