MELKSHAM parkrun continues, to grow in popularity, as they begin to welcome ‘travelling parkrun tourists’ and begin seeing regular runners. Join in this Saturday for their Easter themed run.
Hayley Southgate, volunteer for Melksham parkrun said, “Another good turnout at the weekly parkrun in King George V Park on Saturday 24th March. Travelling ‘parkrun tourists’ for our 14th event were from Gosport, Osterley Park and Taunton.
“We are starting to get a large following of regular runners from Devizes too. Only last week their town’s running club sent a graduation group, who were completing the ‘Sofa to 5k’ challenge.
“This Saturday, 31st March 9am, we will be having our first Easter Special and would love to see you there. Topical fancy dress will be bunny ears, tails, a show of decorated bonnets or just dress in plenty of yellow and green for a real spring theme – this is optional, not compulsory!
“It would be terrific if everyone could bring a small donation of mini eggs, creme eggs or cake, which we will share after, in the former cricket pavilion by River Mead School. Free tea, coffee and squash will also be available to runners, volunteers, friends and family.
“Offers of help as marshals are hugely appreciated, as we cannot go ahead with parkrun without them.
“If you would occasionally like to help out with this very friendly and sociable event, please email Sam the volunteer coordinator for further details at: melk shamhelpers@parkrun.com
“You can earn a lovely free t-shirt after 25 credits.”
To run the 5K event, see www.parkrun.org.uk/melk sham/ and download a bar code, then just turn up ready for the start at 9.00am. The weekly event is popular with families who enjoy keeping fit together, or perhaps taking the first step to getting fit. If you are not sure you can run 5K don’t worry, you can run and walk in bursts. It’s a friendly event, so come along and have a go.
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