Bolton Parkrun
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About Bolton Parkrun
A free weekly timed run in Leverhulme Park
Bolton Parkrun Description
Hello! We are Bolton parkrun, a free weekly timed run which takes place in Leverhulme Park every Saturday morning at 9am.
What is Bolton parkrun?
Bolton parkrun is just one of the many events offered by parkrun, a not for profit organisation that helps to organise free weekly timed 5km runs around the country. parkrun events are run by teams of dedicated volunteers from the local areas, at Bolton the event organisers are Alistair, David and Rowan.
How do I take part?
Taking part in parkrun couldn't be easier. All you need to do is head over to http://www. parkrun.org. uk /register and register yourself. You will then be sent a barcode which you must print out and bring to the run. Once you've registered, all you need to do is turn up at whichever event you want (include any events overseas), whenever you want, with your barcode in hand! We take care of the rest. No numbers to wear, no safety pins, no fuss, no bother. Once registered, you stay registered; even if you registered years ago, and have not run since, you will be on our system.
Do I have to be a good runner to take part?
Absolutely not. Anybody and everybody can take part at a parkrun event! We love to see Olympians at our events (and we've had a few! ), but we are most proud of those runners whose first steps in running were at one of our events. Whatever your shape, size or ability, our event is here for everyone.
When does it start?
The run starts at 9am sharp so it is best to arrive at least 10 minutes before hand. For anybody taking part at Bolton for the first time, we do a first timer brief at 8: 50am to explain the route of the course and clarify what to do with your barcode at the end of the run. We'll also be able to answer any questions you might have, just look for anybody in a high-viz parkrun vest!
Is car parking available?
Yes there is a car park next to the running track which is free to park in. This does get full very quickly though, so please try your best to use alternative methods of transport or share lifts as much as possible. For the sat-nav zombies, the postcode is BL2 6EB - just look out for the fields and running track. The entrance to the car park doubles up as a bus turnaround point, so there is a wide area of tarmac with railings either side.
Are there toilets and refreshments?
Unfortunately the park centre does not open until 9am.
Reviews
32 marvellous volunteers stood out in the rain ¤ī¦ to make Saturdays event happen.
Hi-viz being dried ready for the next bunch of heroes ¤Öī
Thank you ŌØż
Event number 387 - The Warm And Wet One - all the facts and photos.
This week 195 people ran, jogged and walked ¤ÅāŌĆŹŌÖĆ’ĖŤÅāŌĆŹŌÖé’ĖŤÜČŌĆŹŌÖĆ’ĖŤ ÜČŌĆŹŌÖé’ĖÅ the course, of whom 32 were first timers ¤æŗ and 12 recorded new Personal Bests ¤æÅ. Representatives of 24 different clubs took part ¤æÜ
The event was made possible by 32 fabulous volunteers ŌØż
... Hop on over the Flick for Dave's lens eye view from the bottom of Cinder Hill ¤ōĖ
https://www.flickr.com/ŌĆ”/130510132@ ;NŌĆ”/sets/72157702195065024
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Lots of our regular runners and volunteers are taking part in the Manchester half marathon in the morning.
Training Ō£ö Preparation Ō£ö
... Now for a good nights rest, then get out there and smash it ¤æŖ
Good luck to you all Ō£ī¤Öī
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***Token Amnesty***
WeŌĆÖve only been using our new finish position tokens for two weeks and weŌĆÖve lost four already ¤Öü
We know it can be a rush at the end of the run and itŌĆÖs easy to find one in your pocket when you get home.
... If you know you have any of our tokens (old or new) please bring them back when you next join us for a run, weŌĆÖd love to have a full set! ¤śĆ
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That's right, a star with a double hundred.
Tomorrow is Mick's 200th event volunteering ¤Öī. One of the first there to set up before you arrive and one of the last to leave after packing up, giving encouragement by the bucketload inbetween, a true parkrun legend ŌØż.
... As he is on his way to his spot and misses the briefing, please give him some big thanks ¤æŤæÅ and appreciation before you tackle Cruella.
Who is there to help him celebrate? ¤Äē¤ÄŖ
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ŌØż our volunteers
These guys made last week happenŌ£ī¤æÅ.
Spots available for this photo in the coming weeks.. http://www.parkrun.org.uk/bolton/futurero ster/
... Drop us a line if you can help please. ¤ÖŗŌĆŹŌÖĆ’ĖŤÖŗŌĆŹŌÖé’ĖŤśü
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New event looking for helpers. ¤æĆ
Do you or friends / family live near to Peel Park in Salford? Can you help bring parkrun to the area? ¤ÖŗŌĆŹŌÖé’ĖŤÖŗŌĆŹŌÖĆ’ĖÅ
Mail alistair.mcarthur@parkrun.com if you can help.
... Please spread this message to help find the volunteers required. ŌØż
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¤Æ¼ I'm too slow! ¤Æ¼ I'm not fit enough! ¤Æ¼ Isn't it a race? ¤Æ¼ But I'll finish last!
... You've heard the misconceptions. Now let us show you what parkrun is really like...
¤ī│ #parkrunReality
https://youtu.be/G2cQcE7OyCQ
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Event 386 in pictures.
As always, your privacy is important to us. If you would prefer not to see your photo please let us know and we will remove it.
#loveparkrun
... https://www.flickr.com/ŌĆ”/130510132@ ;NŌĆ”/sets/72157698918276332
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Event number 386
This week 266 people ran, jogged and walked ¤ÅāŌĆŹŌÖĆ’ĖÅ the course, of whom 24 were first timers ¤æŗ and 44 recorded new Personal Bests¤æÅ. Representatives of 26 different clubs took part¤æÜ
The event was made possible by 30 fabulous volunteersŌØż
Tomorrow ¤śĆ¤śĆ
Who's playing out?
A Thursday evening crossword we need some help with.....
Lots of lines still need filling Ō£ī
The clue is.......who can be a hi-viz volunteer hero on Saturday morning ŌØō
... If the answer is you ŌśØ’ĖÅ please drop us a mail or comment below ¤śü
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Everyone is welcome at parkrun, whether you walk, jog, run or volunteer ¤æŗ¤Å╗
There are just a few simple things that help keep parkrun enjoyable and safe for everyone ¤żō
Please help us spread the word by sharing the #parkrun code ¤æć¤Å┐
... ¤ī│ #loveparkrun
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Happy birthday parkrun ŌØż
Laptop update
We appealed, you guys delivered ¤Öī
We had numerous generous donations following the demise of our 8 year old laptop, thank you all. ¤śŹ
... John Roy Blakeley works at Tier 1 and between them they very kindly donated a new, up to date laptop, delivered by John on Saturday. Thank you so much. ¤Æō
This means we can put your kind donations to good use on other event essentials and equipment.
Thanks you all, you are amazing. ¤æŹ
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ŌØż our volunteers ŌØż
A fantastic response to our appeals for help, thanks to everyone who made Saturday's event happen. ¤æÅŌ£ī¤æŹ
More helpers needed over the coming weeks please.... http://www.parkrun.org.uk/bolton/futurero ster/
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Event number 385 in numbers and pictures
This week 346 people ran, jogged and walked ¤ÅāŌĆŹŌÖĆ’ĖŤÅāŌĆŹŌÖé’ĖŤÜČŌĆŹŌÖé’ĖÅ the course, of whom 37 were first timers ¤æŗ and 61 recorded new Personal Bests 1 ¤æÅ. Representatives of 31 different clubs took part Ō£ī
The event was made possible by 32 volunteers ŌØż
... Our resident cameraman Dave captured the event superbly as always ¤ōĖ, hop over to Flickr to check out his work.
Enjoy your Sunday everyone ¤śĆ
https://www.flickr.com/ŌĆ”/130510132@ ;NŌĆ”/sets/72157700307154251
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THAT'S A WRAP! 3’ĖÅŌāŻ4’ĖÅŌāŻ6’ĖÅŌāŻ of you walked, jogged and ran today. All made possible by 3’ĖÅŌāŻ2’ĖÅŌāŻ volunteers and 1 washing machine.
Have a great rest of the weekend!
What an awesome event one of the hardest parkruns iv ran but will defo be back to try and get a better time than this morning ’┐Į thanks to all volunteers today. Also could anyone help me out with where to find the pics from today ’┐Į
Well organised,lovely volunteers¤æīI hope to be with all of you every Saturday¤śē
Today was my first time at Bolton parkrun, what a fantastic team of volunteers. Everyone was friendly and the course was just lovely. The hill sections were a nice challenge and the support on the home straight was very welcome. Thank you so much, I'm sure I'll be dropping in again in the future.
Really nice friendly parkrun. Much busier than I'm used to and a bit hillier too but really well run and loads of helpful volunteers. Thanks from an Old Deer Park Richmond regular
Really friendly, well organised and well attended ParkRun. Also great facilities on site, AND tea and coffee available after your run. Loved it. Hope to be back again, once my Saturday work schedules allow.
Nice course, great support and organisation, would go again
My first Bolton ParkRun. A great route and I love the trip on the running track at the beginning and end. A lot of lovely friendly people and the sun was out so a great morning.
Love it xxx I'm a slow running beginner but love it everyone is so friendly and supportive xx
I for one love Park Run. It's so well organised, the volunteers are amazing and the inspirational cheers as you go round really help too. Thanks to you all.
I am from Thailand ’┐Į I came to England for traveling, I am glad to have joined park run ’┐Į on my 10th time, it is a good event and makes people who love running come to join together (park run was the first time for me to run for a long way after my first 5k ’┐Į now I love running ’┐Į ) I will be going back to Thailand soon I hope I can go to join with park run for one last time before I go back home. #parkrun whenever I comeback to England again I will join you all at park run again for sure ’┐Į
Hard work never killed anyone ... but Cruella The Hill!? ’┐Į Loved it!
Great place to run . Everyone is very friendly and encouraging you on. Couldn't think of anything better to do on a Saturday morning, and one of these days will nail that hill ’┐Į
Great parkrun with a good but challenging course just make sure you leave something in the tank for your second time up Cruella the hill! Pennington Flash is my usual parkrun but I will definitely be coming back to Bolton again at some point in the future. Just make sure you get there early to save getting stressed out trying to find a place to park!
Great Parkrun on a challenging course. Well marshalled with a friendly atmosphere. Will definitely be back
Friendly, happy park run. The hill can be a killer though on the second lap- but good work out!
First park run I've done and it was brilliant. Really well organised, fantastic atmosphere. Everyone is really friendly and all the marshals clap and cheer to encourage you and direct you round the course. Very impressed with the whole thing and I'll be going back and maybe try a few other Park runs in the area. Hope they are all as good as this one!
Difficult course but always fun! No wonder I always come back for more ’┐Į
Absolutely love the run and the volunteers are fantastic. Really create a great atmosphere. Huge thanks to them all.
Hard!!!
A little late starting (allowing for some struggling with parking??)
Great megaphone, track and marshals!! Thank you sooooo much :)
No km markers??
Hard hill(s)!!!
Would love to come back and improve on 26.45!!
More about Bolton Parkrun
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Saturday: 09:00 - 10:30
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