05/09/2026
Event Report No: 227 on the 5th September 2026 by Sandie WILLIAMS
This Saturday marked my 150th volunteering milestone at parkrun. This began by responding to a Facebook post in 2021 asking for volunteers for a proposed parkrun being set up at North Yorkshire Water Park. I knew nothing about parkrun or anyone involved and was a bit nervous, but little did I know just how much it would bring to my life. We practiced for many weeks with a group of about 20 dedicated runners (many who still run with us every Saturday) until we officially launched on 26th February 2022.
Everything that is great about parkrun has already been said in the weekly Event Report write-ups over the years and I wholeheartedly agree with them all. In my experience Saturday mornings at parkrun are supportive, inclusive, filled with friendships and a deep community spirit. parkrun unites people and its importance to people's physical and mental health is not to be underestimated. I would like to give a special mention to my fellow volunteers at North Yorkshire Water Park parkrun, they are a terrific group of people and I feel very fortunate to have got to know them all.
As a volunteer I am in awe of people's fitness journey's, milestones and achievements and am very proud to witness these. I love that people travel for miles to take part in parkruns and set themselves quirky geographical or alphabetical targets.
People often kindly thank us each Saturday for volunteering, but I would like to say a Big Thank You to All of You who run or walk each week, without you All there is no parkrun.
If you are wondering whether to join the parkrun community, I hope this tells you everything you need to know......so go on sign up and join us, your Saturdays will never be the same again 😀
