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Just do it anyway!

Welcome to this week's parkrun Canada newsletter. I am privileged to be the Event Director of the new parkrun in Calgary at Nose Hill Park and thought I would share some memories of my earlier parkrun days in the UK with … Continue reading →

parkrun is a joy

Welcome to this week's parkrun Canada newsletter. I'm going to explain why it is such a joy to take part and volunteer at parkrun! People volunteer for a wide variety of reasons, and particularly to help others. But it's also okay to want some … Continue reading →

a parkrun day is longer than you think

parkruns start anytime from 7am to 9:30am local time. With over 950 locations in 14 different countries, the wave of parkrun events across the globe makes for a fun story. From our perspective in Canada, let’s see how the day pans out.. … Continue reading →

early days but many, many more to come

It’s still very much the beginning for parkrun in Canada, but we have already made fantastic friends and heard some amazing stories. Both Okanagan and Nose Hill parkruns continue to settle into their new surroundings. Okanagan saw their first new Run Director, Jen, … Continue reading →

parkrun launches in Alberta

This week we recap the inaugural Nose Hill parkrun, the second parkrun event to join us in Canada, and we talk about what makes a great parkrun course. Hot on the heels of Okanagan parkrun was Nose Hill parkrun, our second … Continue reading →

parkrun is for everybody

parkrun is for everybody We are into the second week of parkrun Canada and another great event took place at Okanagan parkrun. This Saturday is again special as we introduce our second Canadian event, Nose Hill parkrun in Calgary. Bill and his … Continue reading →

hello, we’re parkrun, and we’re in Canada!

hello, we’re parkrun, and we’re in Canada! In this first newsletter we tell you the story of parkrun Canada, recap our first event, and explain how you can get involved. Welcome to the very first parkrun Canada newsletter. I … Continue reading →

Launch Evening, parkrun Canada

Come join us for a 5km run in Vancouver, BC this Wednesday. to celebrate the upcoming launch of parkrun in Canada. We will run along a potential future parkrun route along the False Creek Seawall!Join Marathon Talk superstar and parkrun … Continue reading →