21/06/2026
NHS takes over parkrun 🏃
Local health services will be taking over parkrun next month, with free NHS health checks available to runners and volunteers at Pennington Flash (Saturday 4 July) and Haigh Woodland Park (Saturday 11 July).
If you aren’t already familiar, parkrun is a positive, welcoming, and inclusive community that has 5k runs every Saturday morning at 9am all across the world.
There’s no time limit and no one finishes last. Run, jog, or walk – it doesn’t matter. The focus is on fun and being active.
Next month’s takeover events have been organised by our local Primary Care Networks, with Health First on hand to deliver the health checks to those who want them.
If you’re new to parkrun, all you need to do is register for a barcode on the official website so you can take part. Participants are also asked to wear blue for the takeover events, in tribute to the NHS.
Register for parkrun online: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/register/
