Letterkenny parkrun will hold its sixth birthday this Saturday, February 5th, and organisers are inviting all past participants and volunteers, regulars, and newcomers to come along and join them for the celebrations.
Letterkenny parkrun is part of a global parkrun community, with parkru
Margaret O’Donnell is a volunteer who has been involved with Letterkenny Parkrun since its first staging in 2016.
Margaret said: “Following the lockdown, we were delighted to get back up and running and walking again on September 11th 2021. It’s fantastic to see so many of our regulars back and also to welcome all the new faces.
“We have got regular feedback since we came back on the social element of parkrun which many people missed. We heard how much people missed being able to meet up and chat with members from across the community, and indeed visitors from other parkruns in Ireland and abroad.”
“It’s entirely organised by volunteers every week, and those who don’t want to walk or run are welcome to come along and volunteer.
“Everyone takes part at their own pace, so there’s no pressure to complete the distance in a particular time. We also have tail walkers who always finish at the end every week. It’s a free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k event. It’s run by the community for the community, and everyone is welcome to come along to walk, run, jog, volunteer, or spectate.”
Margaret added: “If you haven’t tried parkrun yet, come along and give it a try. We asking people to mark the sixth birthday by coming along and wearing as colourful gear as possible.”
How to take part
You will need to register on https://www.parkrun.ie/
