Parkrun is a free, weekly 5-kilometer event for runners, joggers, and walkers of all abilities. It’s a way to stay active, meet others, and enjoy the outdoors.

This morning, 343 participants braved the cold of the Abingdon Parkrun, including 19 people taking part in a parkrun for the first time.

The runners ran past Abingdon Lock twice, where the first Christmas trees have arrived for the goats (see yesterday’s post).

The frosty ground provided a firm running surface, and organizers checked the route to ensure it wasn’t too slippery.

Last year brought challenges with flooding, delaying the first parkrun until February 3rd 2024 and leading to around 20 cancellations overall. 2025 is off to a better start

There were also lots of volunteers who made the event possible.

If you’d like to take part, register online at https://www.parkrun.org.uk/abingdon/, print your barcode, and go along.