Thanks for the brilliant video Jamie...its my 2nd park run in an hours time..trying to beat 44.15!!! Dont laugh! Finished c25k a couple of weeks ago but very hard. Im 67 so I think I'm doing ok at the moment. Thanks again mate!

Great video. This is what really happens at parkrun, no camels, silver suits or wings, just a simple 5km walk or run in the park with new friends. Thanks for reinforcing that walkers are always welcome at parkrun!

I've looked at lots of videos on the parkrun channel and couldn't find anything that explains things clearly like this! Thanks.

Park runs are a great way to start running. I’d never done a park run until October 2021. Now about 7 months on I ran in an international event for my country.

In Australia (where I live) Parkrun starting times vary by state and also by either being in a metropolitan area or a rural area. I live in Goulburn in NSW where Parkrun starts at 8AM. In Tasmania where I often visit Parkrun starts at 9AM. It is best to be there 10 minutes before for the first timer's briefing and from then on 5 minutes before for the regular briefing (it's the same each week but it still a helpful reminder about the course and any possible hazards for example swooping magpies in nesting season). If you have a smart watch, you can download your bar code to it or to your phone and the scanner will detect and record your time. If you've never done Parkrun register then turn up and have a go. You will find a supportive community of others who want you to do well and will wish you well each week.

I ran 3 parkruns back in 2014, then suffered problems with my hip, so I stopped, thinking ill give it a rest and go back, but never did, I'm 68yr old now, and I fully intend starting back at parkrun, my hip is worse now but I don't care, I'm going to give it a go, your video has made my mind up, thank you so much, and good luck .

I'm 3 months on from a knee replacement op, and I needed something to help me get back to being active again. Parkrun seems perfect for me, and I'll be doing my first jog/walk tomorrow. Thanks so much for making this video, it's really helpful!

Wanted to learn more about Parkrun in prep for my first (on Saturday) and to my surprise his local is my hometown that i moved away from. Small world. Hope to get one done in Elgin soon

Thanks Jamie. Pretty useful video! This is exactly what I was trying to find out. :)

Doing my first park run this Saturday, thanks for the video!

I would suggest you consider the tag size barcode, I keep mine in a small coin bag and have it in my back pocket of my leggings. The tags are not that big so you could maybe tie it to your laces or maybe keep it in your sock. The paper barcode is ok for a few visits but not very practical. I would suggest you maybe go to Parkrun by bike and use that as a warm up. I take a small bag with me and something to drink afterwards, there’s usually a groundsheet where you can leave your bag while you are running. If you have to do more than one loop then maybe try to have a landmark you have to pass and use that as a reminder. Maybe start at the rear and gradually work forward as opposed to being overtaken by everyone else. We are all different and the reason we attend varies from person, it’s meant to be fun and safe for all. Whatever your goal it’s achievable and you will find folk stop to talk to you over a while.

Very helpful for a beginner. Thank you.

finally someone showing what to do in the end.

Great introduction to anybody new to parkrun jamie

Good video. Ran Elgin once, it was a fun route. #loveparkrun

Thank you Jamie this video is fab & very helpful , I've only just started running so won't be doing my local parkrun just yet as can't run 5K but I've saved this video ready for when I do eventually do parkrun

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

Really useful, cheers! Hopefully doing my first this weekend.

Thanks for the visual walkthrough!

Thank you for this video, I feel much better about going to one next week!

How they track the time for you?

I came looking for info because I found at end of park run I was expected to scan my own .... I see a app for virtual volunteer so can I use this... I wasn't sure I'd like park run but I find it great and I took my 13 year old daughter and was lovely...

Thanks Jamie, appreciate this a lot.

Thank you! Most helpful 🙂

Thanks for your video . I'm doing my first parkrun tomorrow😊

Awesome... very helpful. Thanks for your effort.

OMG. I ordered a personalized ParkRun shirt and they sent me the wrong home ParkRun - my shirt says "Elgin". I always wanted to hear from an Elgin runner.

Well done good job

Thanks for the video. I’m doing my first Parkrun tomorrow 🥳🥳

Any tips for someone who wants to do their first park run but lives in a country that doesn't speak their native language? I wanna try it out but living in Japan I'm not sure the info meetings will be understandable.

Cool video

If you’re going to your first park run and it starts at 9, what time do you need to be there for the first timers brief?

A clue is in the title

Can you carry you barcode on your phone or apple watch?

most of them looked so UNFIT, especially that marshall who had 100 RUNS , he had the biggest belly ever:))))