Barking parkrun

Barking parkrun A free, weekly, timed 5k walk/jog/run at 9am every Saturday in Barking Park, Longbridge Road, IG11 8TA. Open to all ages and abilities.

parkrun is not a race against other runners, but a 5k timed run and it can really be whatever you want it to be, whether that's for fun or as part of a training plan. It offers an opportunity for all the local community, male or female, young or old, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy this beautiful park and get physically active into the bargain. We want to encourage people to jog or ru

n together irrespective of their ability – this event is truly open to all and best of all it really is FREE! Taking part is easy – just register before your first ever parkrun. The great thing is that you only ever need to do this once! Then just set your alarm for Saturday morning and get yourself there! After the run, if you don’t have to get off straight away, there will be the chance to socialise with everyone in a local cafe, to maybe swap stories about your run that day, chat to other runners over a cup of tea or coffee and just be an important part of this new running community. So whether you are a complete novice looking to get yourself started on your own "running journey" or a seasoned athlete wanting to use this as a part of your training schedule, you’re welcome to come along and join us.

Run report time, here is a link for you.
18/07/2026

Run report time, here is a link for you.

Barking parkrun #657 11th July 2026 Posted on July 12, 2026 by barkingoffice We start with thanks to our volunteers this week. At the start of the week i think we had 3 or 4 volunteers, as quite a few of our regular helpers were unavailable. Whilst normally this does not cause us too many sleepless....

Ladies and gentlemen, we give you the star of the show.
18/07/2026

Ladies and gentlemen, we give you the star of the show.

14/07/2026

Morning everyone. This is a post asking for volunteers. We are in need of scanners and marshals . Much appreciated if you could help . Many thanks barking

Here is l link to a brief run report for this week.
12/07/2026

Here is l link to a brief run report for this week.

Barking parkrun #657 11th July 2026 Posted on July 12, 2026 by barkingoffice We start with thanks to our volunteers this week. At the start of the week i think we had 3 or 4 volunteers, as quite a few of our regular helpers were unavailable. Whilst normally this does not cause us too many sleepless....

As per our previous post, we have a few regular volunteers unavailable this week. 3 local events are all cancelled so we...
08/07/2026

As per our previous post, we have a few regular volunteers unavailable this week. 3 local events are all cancelled so we expect an increased turn out. We urgently require a timekeeper, another barcode scanner from the start,someone to welcome the first timers and of course marshals are always most welcome. Also this week we need help setting up the event. If anyone can arrive by 8am and spend a little time putting out some signs and cones that would be fantastic

An early appeal, the usual email will follow in due course. With holiday season and the annual spitfire scramble next we...
05/07/2026

An early appeal, the usual email will follow in due course. With holiday season and the annual spitfire scramble next week, we will be missing quite a few of our regulars. If you can help please preferably email [email protected] or comment on here if you can help us to put on your parkrun next week.

Courtesy of Irma, here are a few photos of this weeks event.
05/07/2026

Courtesy of Irma, here are a few photos of this weeks event.

04/07/2026

EDIT Best we can do with limited information, a few places/times have been amended hopefully everyone who scanned a barcode is now included in a time somewhere near what you achieved. Please accept that we are human.

If anyone has their times from their own watch or strava from position 100 onwards, that doesn't match the results, could you comment on here or email [email protected].
We know some people who ran or at least finished together are showing time gaps.
We are aware something has gone wrong with the results. We have processed what we had, but it will need greater investigation and time is against us at the moment. Please bear with us.

27/06/2026

Edit: results are up with a few previously unseen bits about results header and unknown volunteers. We are confident that once the servers have a nice cold drink and a little sit down in the shade they will sort themselves out.
It may be the heat, but there appears to be a problem with the parkrun servers. The results have been processed and will show in due course. If Dawn Holmes sees this message, your wristband was handed in as we were packing up and is available to collect next week at the scanning table.

26/06/2026

With temperatures rising this weekend, please consider leaving your parkrun pooches at home for their welfare and safety.

Here’s some helpful advice from the RSPCA on spotting heatstroke in dogs 👉 parkrun.me/d1vfx

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In case you missed the email, here are parkrun’s five top tips for parkrunning in the summer.
25/06/2026

In case you missed the email, here are parkrun’s five top tips for parkrunning in the summer.

After weeks of unpredictable weather with heatwaves followed by wind and rain, summer has finally arrived! The sunshine and warmer temperatures are wonderful, but being active outdoors can be more challenging on hot days. To help you make the most of your summer parkruns and junior parkruns, here....

24/06/2026

The temperature for Barking parkrun on Saturday looks like being 25 degrees at 9.00am. Cooler than now but still hot!

We will be sharing guidance on parkrunning in hot weather from parkrun HQ when we receive it but please be ready to follow all the usual advice:

Wear light coloured, loose, moisture-wicking clothes, and a sun hat or visor;

Wear sunscreen;

Hydrate beforehand and bring some cool drink. We’ll have some emergency water but there won’t be enough for everyone;

Have a thought for your furry friend. The safest option is often to leave dogs at home;

Heat will slow you down - start slow and don’t chase a personal best;

Seek shade if you can. If you feel unwell (dizziness, chills, nausea) slow down, walk, or stop! Seek help if you need it.

Keep safe and hopefully see you on Saturday.

The last Saturday of the month is coming so we look forward to welcoming 5k Your Way Move Against Cancer back to Barking...
23/06/2026

The last Saturday of the month is coming so we look forward to welcoming 5k Your Way Move Against Cancer back to Barking for their monthly run.
For anyone affected by cancer, 5k Your Way offers a welcoming and supportive community alongside parkrun. Whether walking, jogging, running or volunteering, everyone is welcome. Even if you're not up to physical challenge, please join us for an after event coffee.
{Editor's note - the picture isn't from Barking though our course does include a lovely lakeside run.)

https://www.parkrun.org.uk/barking/news/2026/06/21/barking-parkrun-654-20th-june-2026/ -3312Run report time sorry for th...
21/06/2026

https://www.parkrun.org.uk/barking/news/2026/06/21/barking-parkrun-654-20th-june-2026/ -3312
Run report time sorry for the short delay but either my laptop or me are melting

Barking parkrun #654 20th June 2026 Posted on June 21, 2026 by barkingoffice Last week we had blood sweat and tears, this time just sweat but there was a lot of it !We also had quite a few topless runners although luckily just men or we would have had another set of incidents to deal with.We welcome...

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