Many people have missed Parkrun events during the pandemic.
It will be an emotional day when people finally line up to take part in their first parkrun in more than a year.The feeling may well be bordering on euphoric and with good reason.When the pandemic stopped these weekly 5k events in their tracks, the impact resonated beyond the loss of regular organised activity.For thousands of people, the Saturday morning parkrun had become a weekend staple; not only a run, jog or walk but an opportunity to check in with a wider community.It wasn’t just the satisfaction of completing 5k that was missed but the volunteers’ encouragement, the smiles along the way, the camaraderie, the post-run coffee and chat, the warm welcome to newcomers.For the uninitiated, parkruns are free, weekly, inclusive, community events in areas of public space. Volunteer led, they are open to anyone of any age, ability, or background, whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.Paused since March 2020 ac