Weekly running event comes to Norwich
A new idea is coming to Eaton Park. Each Saturday it’ll be possible to enter a free 5km run. It is not a race, just a chance for people to walk, run or jog the distance.
Parkrun is a national initiative where a timed 5km run takes place every week in a local park. It’s hoped the first one in Eaton Park will be staged on Saturday 7th August. Eaton Park was chosen as it’s accessible for buggies and wheelchairs.
Parkrun will be run by a team of 5 volunteers who each week mark out the route, start off the race and tag people as they cross the line. Each person’s time is then recorded and uploaded to the Parkrun webpage so personal progress can be monitored.
The organisers say you do need to register in advance. Their website also gives details of the course, as well as how to get involved if you want to volunteer.
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