9am.
Free, 5km timed run at 9am every Saturday morning.
What time should you arrive at parkrun?
It’s very easy! If it’s your first time at parkrun, it’s a good idea to show up maybe 15-20 minutes before the start, so you have a chance to listen to the briefing that we do for new runners, and have a chance to chat to the volunteers, who will make you feel at home.
What time is parkrun in UK?
9am
weekly, timed, 2k & 5k events. Parkruns are free runs take place at 9am every Saturday morning at more than 600 locations around the UK.
What is the fastest parkrun ever?
The male record holder is Andrew Baddeley with a time of 13 minutes and 48 seconds. The female record holder is Caitlin Adams with a time of 15 minutes and 38 seconds.
Parkrun.
| Runners at Chermside Parkrun in Australia | |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2 October 2004 |
| Founder | Paul Sinton-Hewitt |
| Headquarters | Richmond, London |
Can you walk a parkrun?
Everyone is welcome at parkrun. parkrun is a running, jogging and/or walking event. No matter how fast or slow you are we are just delighted to see you taking part.
How early should you arrive for a 5K?
Get to the race early. I would suggest 45 minutes to an hour before the race starts. This will allow you to get a good parking spot, along with giving you plenty of time to use the bathroom, warm up, stretch, and mentally prepare for your first race.
Can I wear headphones on parkrun?
We do ask that as a courtesy to the volunteers, you remove headphones from your ears during the safety briefing before the start, and on approaching the finish area. Finally please keep the volume at a suitable level to be able to hear any marshals instructions out on the course too.
What is a good 5K time by Age UK?
Males
| Age group | Time (minutes and seconds) |
|---|---|
| 20–29 | 16:45 |
| 30–39 | 17:41 |
| 40–49 | 18:13 |
| 50–59 | 19:31 |
What is a decent 5K time?
Many runners complete a 5K in 30 to 40 minutes, and many runners are satisfied with their time if it’s around this benchmark. The average walker finishes a 5K in 45 to 60 minutes.
What is the hardest parkrun in the UK?
The Toughest Parkrun in the UK
According to Athletics Weekly (click here to see the full list), Woolacombe Dunes is second behind Great Yarmouth North Beach and just in front of Whinlatter Forest parkrun. There’s a reason this parkrun is tough… the sand and… the dune of doom!
Which is the flattest parkrun?
Hackney Marshes parkrun, London
There are no peaks and summits here, only smooth paved tracks and a little bit of grass.
What is the hilliest parkrun?
Whinlatter Forest parkrun
Aspen parkrun in the USA is the highest course in the world standing 2,400m above sea level. But the accolade for the hilliest UK parkrun falls to Whinlatter Forest parkrun in Keswick, Lake District. It features almost 200m of ascent and course record of 16.19 is held by John Battrick.
What is the slowest parkrun time?
And we are proud that our average parkrun finish time is 42:43; the slowest in the parkrun global family.
Can parkrun scan your phone?
Yes. However, we continue to encourage you to have a printed barcode and to carry it with you when you come along to parkrun. In the case of a serious incident a printed barcode enables us to identify a participant easily and usually displays emergency contact details.
Can you listen to music during parkrun?
Though running with music isn’t banned, parkrun prefer you not to run with music as it is safer if you can hear the marshall’s instructions or other runners coming up behind you.
Is running good for weight loss?
Running is an excellent form of exercise for weight loss. It burns a lot of calories, may help you continue to burn calories long after a workout, may help suppress appetite and targets harmful belly fat. What’s more, running has many other benefits for your health and is simple to begin.
What is the average time to run a 5k by age?
What is the average 5k time by age and sex?
| Age | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 0-15 | 34:43 | 37:55 |
| 16-19 | 29:39 | 37:39 |
| 20-24 | 29:27 | 36:22 |
| 25-29 | 31:09 | 36:16 |
What age do 5k runners peak?
Longer races quicken even more dramatically. Between ages 20 and 21, 5k times will decrease by only 5 seconds, but 10k times will decrease 11 seconds, half marathon times by 27 seconds and full marathon times by 61 seconds. We see that runners reach their full potential at 22 years old.
What should you not do before running a 5k?
DON’T: Run too hard or too far before the race
It’s good to rest your running muscles in preparation for a race, so many runners like to relax and not run the day before. They say that they feel fresh and ready when they get to the starting line.
Do you have to pay for a parkrun T shirt?
Recognising persistence over performance, the milestone club t-shirts are available to purchase from the parkrun Shop when you reach 10 (for under 18s), 25, 50, 100, 250 and 500 parkruns, whether you walk, jog, run or volunteer. Follow the link to ‘manage my profile’.
Do you bring your phone when running?
Do you carry your phone when you run? Avoid carrying your phone in your hand as you run. It can lead to muscle imbalance and often causes shoulder problems. A waist belt is a much better option.