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parkrun Principles

Welcome to the parkrun Volunteer Hub. Here you will find the principles of parkrun. Throughout these principles, the use of participant refers to volunteers, walkers, joggers and runners.

Mission Statement Culture Starting an event Simple, Safe & Sustainable Event Location and Course Design Guidance Barcodes Codes of Conduct Volunteering Supporting Events Children at parkrun Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Dogs Wheels Walkers Milestones Virtual Volunteer Volunteer Management and Results Volunteer Ambassadors Safeguarding Incidents Cancellations Hot and Cold Temperatures Coping with large numbers Social Media Photography Policy Cash Handling Additional parkrun Days Brand Research parkrun Practice Initiative United Kingdom Republic of Ireland Australia Health Checks and Screening Secure Event Processes Gender Categorisation COVID-19 Guidance for all parkrun events

Hello!

I am incredibly proud that the movement I started back in October 2004 is now widely viewed as an innovative health intervention, changing lives around the world, and with an impact that reaches far beyond the parks and open spaces we share on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Thanks to the support of our partners, land owners, and thousands of volunteers, our events will always be free and everyone will always be welcome. Yet, importantly, the parkrun experience remains the same as it’s always been.

Thanks for being a part of the family, and, if you are new to parkrun, welcome.

Paul Sinton-Hewitt
parkrun Founder