Parkrun is a new running event starting on Saturday in Newport.
It’s a National campaign that organises free weekly timed 5km runs around the country.
Starting at 9am at Seaclose Park and Medina sports fields, the idea is to appeal to runners of all abilities.
The organisers describe the course as, “located in Seaclose Park and Medina sports fields and is run over footpath and grass sections, although some parts of the course do accumulate mud, leaves and puddles after rain. Dependent on availability, marshals will be at key sections of the course, or temporary signs in place.”
More details, including the map are on the Island’s page on the parkrun site.
All level welcomed
If you’re just starting your running career, fear not, there’ll be many people there willing to help you and there’s a range of prizes available for all range of skills.
Want to help out organising?
If you’re not up for the running, but want to help our with running the event, your support will be very welcome. There is a gift scheme
Register by this evening
If you want to take part in tomorrow’s event, you’ll need to register on the parkrun Website by 6pm tonight.
Good luck to all taking part.
