Parkrun 5k events from 06 Nov

Sat 30 October 2010--admin

Saturday 06 November sees the debut in Befast of the weekly Parkrun 5k events. These events have become a huge success througout the rest of the UK in the couple of years since they were established, with some 50 weekly events around the country. They are free to enter, and run on the same course every Saturday morning at the same time of 9.30am. The Belfast event will be at the Waterworks Park on the Antrim Road.

North Belfast Harriers are involved in the organisation of the races, which athletes can use as training runs / speed sessions / time trials or whatever all year round but especially during the winter when there are fewer road races in particular. Registration in advance is required – see www.parkrun.com and after that it’s just a matter of turning up and running.

All abilities and ages are welcomed and it is therefore a good event for those a bit shy of racing due to the perceived higher standards in some events. No doubt a number of City of Lisburn athletes (and friends) will support Parkrun in the coming months.