Flanker7 Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 The word from parkrun HQ. They are also saying 90% of runs need permission for a National restart . Its currently 74% ........... "..............Therefore, on Friday 11 June, as promised, we will confirm whether we have reached the critical mass of permissions needed to safely restart. Reopening will also need to take into account any changes to the government’s planned easing of restrictions, and so will be contingent on the UK government announcement on Monday 14 June." https://blog.parkrun.com/uk/2021/06/04/uk-update-4-june/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Argh! I’d think it’s a big ask, to get another 16% in time. Disappointing. Hope we get some more positive parkrun news before too long... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 (edited) https://blog.parkrun.com/uk/2021/06/11/parkrun-set-to-return-in-england/ We are delighted to announce that more than 500 events have full landowner permission to return, which means we now have enough permissions to confirm a restart date for 5k parkrun in England on Saturday 26 June. This is subject to the Government communication on Monday 14 June, after which we will make a further statement confirming our position. Edited June 11, 2021 by Waldo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flanker7 Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share Posted June 11, 2021 Jakob Ingebrigtsen sets a men's European 5000m record with 12:48.45, the 12th fastest in history The long wait for parkrun to restart is the reason, amongst others ;0), it may take a little while for me to get down to this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flanker7 Posted June 12, 2021 Author Share Posted June 12, 2021 Government by leak indicates the possibility of some bad news. Fine grade detail is missing so the effect on parkrun is not known at this time. "The lifting of all lockdown restrictions in England is likely to be delayed for up to a month from the planned date of 21 June, government sources have told the Guardian............................... .................While no final decision has been taken, government figures said a delay of two to four weeks was likely due to the spike in cases that some scientists have warned is the beginning of a new peak. ........." https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jun/11/covid-cases-in-england-rising-at-fastest-rate-since-winter-wave *-my bold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flanker7 Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 Following the announcement this evening from the Prime Minister, confirming a delay to Step 4 of the Roadmap until Monday 19 July 2021, it is now our intention that 5k events in England will restart on Saturday 24 July. A huge amount of work has been done in recent weeks to ensure we have permission to return from the large majority of landowners. Whilst this delay is disappointing, we respect the fact that a significant number of these permissions were contingent on the country moving into Step 4, and we will therefore target a new reopening date of Saturday 24 July. https://blog.parkrun.com/uk/2021/06/14/statement-in-response-to-roadmap-announcement/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flanker7 Posted July 4, 2021 Author Share Posted July 4, 2021 Eilish McColgan: Scot breaks 17-year British record in women's 5,000m McColgan's startling run bodes well for her third Olympic Games this summer, as she raced round in 14 minutes 28.55 seconds to smash Radcliffe's previous mark of 14:29.11. The 30-year-old also took a whopping 18 seconds off her own previous best - 14:46.17 - which had stood as a Scottish record since October 2019. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/57689929 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 13 hours ago, Flanker7 said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/57689929 That's brilliant! Overall not a bad weekend for British sport! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flanker7 Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 England - With landowner permission now in place for 524 5k events, we will be restarting in England on Saturday 24 July. An up-to-date list of English 5k parkrun events with landowner permission can be found here, and all those events should now be preparing to reopen in three weeks time. Event teams and ambassadors have been working hard to ensure checklists are completed and volunteer rosters are being filled and we can’t wait to finally get back together at events across England at the end of this month. https://blog.parkrun.com/uk/2021/07/02/uk-update-2-july/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flanker7 Posted July 10, 2021 Author Share Posted July 10, 2021 (edited) It's coming back................ Hi All, I hope you are well and excited for the return of ParkRun! In anticipation of the first ParkRun on the 24th July, I will be holding an informal drop-in session on the 17th July 9am till 10.30am at the Sheffield Castle ParkRun starting/finishing point. At the drop-in, you can: 1. Sign up as a volunteer for specific dates - I will have the sign up sheets for the first 4 weeks 2. Learn how to download and use the new ParkRun Volunteer App that you will need to be a timekeeper or token scanner (hint: it's really easy to use) 3. Meet me and other ParkRun volunteers. We are friendly, come and say hi PLEASE BRING YOUR PARKRUN BARCODE! All the usual Covid19 rules apply - social distancing please, no groups/congregating etc. This is a drop-in info point. THIS IS NOT A PARKRUN. If its busy, have a walk and pop back. Hope to see you there Charlotte Sheffield Castle ParkRun Event Director Edited July 10, 2021 by Flanker7 clarity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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