A Cumbrian parkrun has celebrated its first birthday.
Cockermouth Greenway parkrun, held on Saturday mornings, has been held 48 times over the last 12 months.
parkrun is a free, community event where people can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. parkrun is 5k and aims to be inclusive.
In total, 2,403 people have run/walked/jogged their way to 4,315 finishes – the distance of which equates to just over halfway around the world.
Over the first year, 203 volunteers have helped put on the free, weekly, timed event adding up to a total of 770 volunteer occasions!
Tourists visit every week from different areas around the UK and across the world.
A celebration was held last Saturday to mark the anniversary. Cockermouth Greenway parkrun saw 143 runners and walkers – the second highest attendance ever -take, supported by 31 volunteers.
Celebrations continued at the community cafe at Cockermouth Rugby Club hosted by Cockermouth Women’s Institute.
Find out more about how to get involved in Cockermouth Greenway parkrun at https://www.parkrun.org.uk/cockermouthgreenway/
