Parkrun organise free weekly timed 5k runs around the world. Open to everybody and free and easy to take part. Events take place in parkland surroundings and everyone from all abilities are encouraged to have a go, it doesn't matter if your pace is walk or sprint.
Whether it's your first ever run, or you're a multi-marathon runner looking for a change of scenery take a look at the list below of Parkrun routes that you can find around our network All runs start at 9am on Saturday mornings.
Birkenhead Park
Where is it?
The run takes place in Birkenhead Park, Park Road West, Claughton, Wirral, CH41 0EZ. Run entirely on tarmac paths, the course is two laps around the scenic park.
Approximately a 3 minute walk from Birkenhead Park Train Station
For full course details click here.
Countess of Chester County Park
Where is it?
The run takes place in the Countess of Chester Country Park, Valley Drive, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1UL.
Approximately a 15 minute walk from Bache Train Station
For full course details click here.
Crosby
Where is it?
The run takes place at Crosby Leisure Centre, Mariners Road, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 6SX. The course is run on a mixture of tarmac paths, grass and sand along Crosby's stunning coastline.
Approximately a 10 minute walk from Blundellsands and Crosby Train Station
For full course details click here.
Whitby Park
Where is it?
The run takes place in Whitby Park, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 6QY. The course is a misture of grass, tarmac paths and trail paths.
Approximately a 15 minute walk from Ellesmere Port Train Station
For full course details click here.
Edge Hill University
Where is it?
The run takes place at Edge Hill University, Sporting Edge, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QP. The course is a mixture of trail paths, pavement and rubbered surface, starting and finishing at Edge Hill University's Athletics track.
Around a 10- 15 minute walk from Ormskirk Train Station
For full course details click here.
Princes Park
Where is it?
The run takes place at Princes Park, Liverpool L8 3SB. The course follows paths around Liverpool's beautiful park and lake.
Approximately a 15 minute walk from St Michaels Train Station
For full course details click here.
Southport
Where is it?
The run takes place at Hesketh Park, Park Crescent, Southport, PR9 9ND.
Approximately a 20 min walk from Southport Train Station
For full course details click here.
