The first South Shields parkrun in more than a year was held on Saturday, July 24.The first South Shields parkrun in more than a year was held on Saturday, July 24.
The first South Shields parkrun in more than a year was held on Saturday, July 24.

South Shields parkrun pictures: Runners return to first event as Covid restrictions ease

Hundreds of runners took part in the first South Shields parkrun since the Covid pandemic began – were you one of them?
By Sophie Brownson
Published 25th Jul 2021, 09:08 BST
Updated 25th Jul 2021, 09:26 BST

The popular 5k race returned to the town’s coastline for the first time in more than a year on Saturday, July 24.

The event attracted 247 excited runners who were keen to return to the event after such a long time.

Colin Robson, event director for South Shields parkrun, said it was great to see “so many happy people" getting involved once again.

Take a look through our gallery and see if you can spot yourself or anyone you know taking part.

Colin Robson, event director for South Shields parkrun, said it was great to see “so many happy people" getting involved once again.

Runners from 29 different clubs took part in the event.

9. Club runners take part

Runners from 29 different clubs took part in the event. Photo: Kevin Brady

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Parkrun organisers have confirmed that anyone can turn up on the day to take part in the event as there will be no pre-run registration.

10. Just turn up to take part

Parkrun organisers have confirmed that anyone can turn up on the day to take part in the event as there will be no pre-run registration. Photo: Kevin Brady

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Fancy giving it a go? Parkrun events are free and take place each week, organised and operated by volunteers.

11. Get involved

Fancy giving it a go? Parkrun events are free and take place each week, organised and operated by volunteers. Photo: Kevin Brady

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