Newry city is getting its very own Parkrun!
The first event is expected to be held in the very near future with the location being the the scenic Carlingford Lough Greenway – starting at the Albert Basin.
Parkrun is an open, inclusive 5km run, or walk, hosted in almost 200 different locations across Ireland each week. Locally, there are Parkruns held in Armagh, Craigavon and Dungannon every Saturday morning.
Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh, Dáire Hughes, said he was “delighted” to see Parkrun come to the city.
“Tens of thousands of people participate in these community events and it is great to see Newry joining the calendar,” he said.
“Our local Sinn Féin team have been engaging with Parkrun for a number of months now. It is great to see this work come to fruition.
“In time it will be great to see our Parkrun start from our new city centre park. With plenty of amenities and parking nearby, this is a great opportunity to showcase our city.”
The exact date of the first event is still to be determined but it is expected to be in the coming weeks.
Keep an eye on Parkrun social media platforms and their website to keep up to date with information.
The Parkrun team is currently recruiting community volunteers to get involved and help make Newry’s Parkrun a success. If you are interested, email Matt at matt.shields@parkrun.com
Mr Hughes concluded: I’d encourage anyone who’s interested to get involved. The Parkrun community are welcoming and friendly, and the workload of a volunteer is very light. This is a great opportunity to get involved in community volunteering and to support such a good initiative.”
