I wish Trump would do a #parkrun He’d be baffled. Lots of people trying hard, supporting each other, volunteering, nobody pays or gets paid, and even if you come first you can’t crow about it because it’s not an actual race. That urge to invade somewhere just sort of slips away.

Another wonderful morning with friends. Oh, and parkrun of course

To all parkrunners across Australia as you prepare for Saturday: be kind to one another, look out for those around you, and take strength from the simple act of coming together. Walk, jog, run, volunteer whatever feels right knowing that community, compassion & care are at the very heart of parkrun.

My heart goes out to everyone in Australia, and especially to the Bondi community. In moments like this, words feel small, but please know you are not alone. We stand with you in grief, in solidarity, and in hope — holding close the families, friends, first responders and all those affected.

Fun reminders: • We have the only parkrun in California on Thursday! Enjoy the likely sunshine and make room for all that food coming later! • Saturday is the inaugural event for the new Sunset Dunes parkrun! See www.parkrun.us/baylandsnatu... for more info.

Fancy being in at the start of something new? Well a new junior parkrun is being set up in Borehamwood and volunteers are needed to set it up and become part of the core team. If you're interested, please contact Joe on the email address in the picture.

I did a thing at the weekend: www.parkrun.org.uk/landsend/new...

What a brilliant morning at Lands End parkrun. Sixth anniversary. Met the RCGP team that set it up and a wonderful volunteer team. Brilliant setting for a community gathering.

Parkrunning in the most southerly mainland uk venue today.

EXCITING NEWS!!! On November 29th, a new Bay Area parkrun is starting up in San Francisco! Introducing Sunset Dunes parkrun! www.parkrun.us/sunsetdunes/

I’m really looking forward to seeing the K.V. Switzer Awards presented by 261 Fearless on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Starting ceremony taking place in NY very soon. www.youtube.com/live/vBxDDOJ...

Parkrun charity appoints interim boss as long-term chief

#parkrun is worth nearly £700m to UK economy and every £1 spent returned at least £16.70 in benefits. Improvements to mental health (happiness and a sense of achievement) more important to increased life satisfaction than physical health. blog.parkrun.com/uk/2025/10/1...

Delighted with the choice of the global parkrun board to appoint Lil Duggan CEO www.parkrun.com/news/

Just another normal morning at #parkrun

Analysis of 78,000 UK parkrun runners shows mental‑health factors like happiness predict life‑satisfaction. The programme’s value is $835 million annually (PLOS Global Public Health). Read more: https://getnews.me/mental-health-beats-exercise-in-boosting-life-satisfaction/ #parkrun #mentalhealth

I just read about parkrun primary on IG. Another fantastic initiative. Congratulations @pauls-h.bsky.social 👏👏

I wrote a love letter to all parkrun volunteers last week. I’ve had feedback that it wasn’t me who wrote the letter 😱. Fact is, I wrote it. Of course it was edited. I’m writing to one million people.

I broke my leg at 12 and thought being a doctor seemed helpful. Now after treating thousands of patients, I know the truth: Prevention beats treatment. Community beats isolation. Small habits beat big gestures. Parkrun teaches all three.

In a Daily Maverick webinar on parkrun, the global phenomenon that has redefined Saturday mornings, founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt CBE and parkrun South Africa CEO Bruce Fordyce joined Mark Heywood to delve into the movement’s remarkable journey and its impact on millions.

Alf Shrubb 5 & 10K races 14th Sept. Entries now open. Join celebrity starter Vassos Alexander who will run the 10K and present prizes. alfredshrubb10k.eventrac.co.uk/e/alf-shrubb...

Well, after waiting for the launch of my book to pass, I have now ditched ‘the other place’. That means I’m only available here and insta now. I’m sure that all makes sense.

Just chatted to Dominique Afacan about Nesting. Nothing to do with parkrun at all! nesting.substack.com/p/festivals-...

Webinar coming: events.dailymaverick.co.za/events/2025/... Your chance to ask Bruce Fordyce anything about the Comrades ultra marathon and me about my new book ‘One Small Step’

Thank you David

www.hayfestival.com/p-23640-paul... Paul Sinton-Hewitt will be in conversation at Hay festival Wednesday 28 May 2025, with sports presenter and broadcast journalist, Ross Harries. The event will cover how Paul came up with the simple idea of a Saturday morning free weekly run.

Very excited to be in Darby at the book festival this Saturday talking about my book ‘One Small Step’. Some ticket are still available. See you there: www.derbybookfestival.co.uk/events/paul-...

As we enter Mental Health Awareness Week read this blog from Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi who is a GP and a triathlete! He shares his top five ways walking helps your mental health. www.parkrun.org.uk/bartleypark/... #loveparkrun #bartleypark #UKRunchat #mentalhealthawarenessweek #thisismycommunity

Isn’t Junior @parkun just about the best thing ever invented. Smiley happy children enjoying exercise at their own tempo with friends and family looked after by this world champions. @parkrunUK @TyneGrparkrun

So I’m off to Hexham to talk book ‘One Small Step’. Sunday 11th. See you there. www.hexhambookfestival.co.uk

Tomorrow morning I’ll be chatting to Chris Evans and Vassos Alexander on the Virgin Radio show about my new book, a small step. How exciting.

Signing a book for a special friend. Guilia founded Treviso parkrun. ❤️

I’m looking forward to signing books at Waterstones Teddington 11am Saturday after attending @bushydubparkrun.bsky.social @parkrunuk.bsky.social

Oswestry tonight. One Small Step. Excited.

Today is publication day. Nervous but also excited.

I’m looking forward to the start of my book tour ‘One Small Step’ in Manchester at Serenity Booksellers tomorrow at 6pm. @panmacmillan @mattwhyman @parkrun

Gone but not forgotten. An early adopter, stalwart and pioneering member of the wider parkrun team passed a few weeks ago. Today at Brighton & Hove parkrun we celebrated John Doherty’s contribution to his community. He never asked for anything in return but was part of the fabric of his community. ❤️

Volunteering at parkrun is a great way to start the weekend. Thanks for the @martinbamford.bsky.social

parkrunday. Sublime

Brilliant to see Waterstones get behind the launch of my new book - One Small Step

parkrun Ambassadors ROCK

Jesmond Dene parkrun. What a beaut. ❤️

Delighted that my book, One Small Step is fast approaching publication day - 10th April. 2,000 signed copies will be available in the @parkrun shop. tinyurl.com/3n8fk67m They’re gone when they’re gone. The signing process has begun

There is something so special about being in Ireland and spending time with the folks at parkrun. Marlay parkrun exceeded all expectations today. Friendly, welcoming and powerfully restorative. Thanks for caring for me Ireland.

I’m no longer a regular runner. Arthritis has done my knee in. However, I’ve been working in the gym lately strengthening my leg & knee. With pain, I completed last weeks run in 30m. This week I am happy to report that with less pain I managed 26m. Good I love parkrun and running.

It’s looking good for parkrun tomorrow. 😀 you can find me at a beach parkrun probably volunteering. Dogs in tow

Short piece in the BMJ. I've highlighted parkrun as a key way to motivate physical activity. Link here... www.bmj.com/content/386/...

A perfect start to the day volunteering at Poole parkrun this morning

The numbers are in and the evidence is clear, Christmas Day parkrun is the best parkrun day of the year. I scanned over 100 barcodes at Cranleigh parkrun.

Really looking forward to walking at parkrun in the morning.