Whether it be a way to maintain fitness or starting an entirely new health journey, Parkruns are a brilliant, community-led way to get running.
The premise is simple – Parkruns offer a safe, free way to run, jog or walk 5k across the world. Registration only needs to be completed once and anyone can get involved. Turn up on time and you can take part.
There are currently 1,234 events across the UK and anyone who isn’t willing to run can still get involved through a volunteering scheme which has been introduced by the company.
All runs in England start at 9am each Saturday morning.
For anyone looking for a competitive edge to their Saturday morning runs, the group also uses age grading so any runner can compare their time and result with other people of the same age and gender.
These are the most popular Parkruns in Newcastle based on average number of runners each week based on information from the 5K app, which takes year on year data from Parkrun statistics.
5. Windy Nook parkrun
Windy Nook Parkrun, which takes place at he Gateshead nature park of the same name, sees an average of 39 participants each week. | -
6. Denton Dene Parkrun
Denton Dene Parkrun in Newcastle sees an average of 92 participants each week. | Google
7. Rising Sun Parkrun
Rising Sun Parkrun in Newcastle sees an average of 286 participants each week. | Google
8. Whitley Bay Parkrun
Whitley Bay Parkrun sees an average of 370 participants head along the coast each week. Photo: OLI SCARFF/Getty Images