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20/09/2026

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19/09/2026

Wilton Lodge Parkrun 🏃‍♂️🌳

Another Saturday, another parkrun adventure — this time at the beautiful Wilton Lodge Parkrun.

Set within the grounds of the stunning Wilton Lodge, this is a really picturesque course with plenty of greenery, mature trees and the river running alongside the park. 🍂🌳

The entire 5K course is on tarmac, making it a smooth and runnable route, with some lovely scenery along the way. The autumn colours are already starting to appear too, making it a particularly nice time of year to visit.

And of course, another one ticked off the ever-growing parkrun list! ✅

Have you run Wilton Lodge Parkrun? What did you think of the course?

Wilton Lodge Park parkrun

12/09/2026

Drumpellier parkrun 🏃‍♂️

Went to bed expecting to drive all the way up to Thurso for this week’s parkrun, but a quick check of the forecast when I woke up changed the plan! Instead, I headed south to Drumpellier, just outside Glasgow.

A quick coffee stop beforehand ☕ and then onto a fairly flat course, made up of roughly 60% trail and 40% tarmac. I ran consistently with one goal in mind — get under 25 minutes.

Job done! 👍 Another parkrun in the bag and another sub-25 to add to the collection.

Then it was off to the local café for some post-run food… possibly the worst bacon roll ever made! 😂 I suppose you can’t have everything go your way!

Drumpellier Country parkrun

29/08/2026

7 hours in the car for another J! 🏃‍♂️💚

This week’s parkrun adventure took me to Jubilee parkrun — and after a 7-hour drive, I was determined to make that J count! 😂

A tough course of almost 4 laps, with a hill to tackle, recover on the way down… then turn around and do it all again. And again. And again! 😅

It’s a lovely medium-sized park with plenty to offer, and despite the hills, it was great to get another parkrun ticked off the list.

And after all that driving and running, there was only one thing left to do… explore Durham! 🏰🌳

Another J done — and another new place discovered. 👌

Jubilee parkrun parkrun UK

22/08/2026

🏃‍♂️🇦🇹 From parkrun to sightseeing!

We started the day with the Innpromenade parkrun, then spent the rest of the day exploring Innsbruck on foot.

Colourful old buildings, historic sights, mountain views, bridges, the River Inn… and plenty of walking! 🏔️

The weather kept getting hotter as the day went on, and by the end we were absolutely knackered! 😂

A brilliant way to spend a day in Innsbruck. 🇦🇹❤️

Innpromenade parkrun, Innsbruck

22/08/2026

🏃‍♂️🇦🇹 From parkrun to sightseeing!

We started the day with the Innpromenade parkrun, then spent the rest of the day exploring Innsbruck on foot.

Colourful old buildings, historic sights, mountain views, bridges, the River Inn… and plenty of walking! 🏔️

The weather kept getting hotter as the day went on, and by the end we were absolutely knackered! 😂

A brilliant way to spend a day in Innsbruck. 🇦🇹❤️