A huge line-up for a South Shields parkrun which was held 8 years ago. — A huge line-up for a South Shields parkrun which was held 8 years ago. | nw

placeholder image — A huge line-up for a South Shields parkrun which was held 8 years ago. | nw

'Happy birthday parkrun' - we are celebrating with 15 South Tyneside memories of the difference it has made

By Chris Cordner

Digital specialist in nostalgia

Published 3rd Oct 2025, 12:00 GMT

More than 11 million people take part in parkruns - including this lot who pounded out the miles in South Tyneside over the years.

As we celebrate the 21st anniversary of the phenomenon, here are 11 reminders of parkrunners enjoying fun, fitness and South Shields views between 2017 and 2021.

Tell us if you can spot someone you know.

In case you missed it;

A 2017 night out at Clover and Wolf in South Shields in 13 photos

South Shields travel scenes from the 1950s through to the Metro

13 South Tyneside people who spoke up in 2014

A fantastic 247 runners took part in the first South Shields parkrun since the event was halted because of the coronavirus pandemic.

9. Back to 2021

A fantastic 247 runners took part in the first South Shields parkrun since the event was halted because of the coronavirus pandemic. | nw Photo: Kevin Brady

Runners on the final stretch of the 5k parkrun route along the Coast Road in South Shields 4 years ago.

10. The final stretch

Runners on the final stretch of the 5k parkrun route along the Coast Road in South Shields 4 years ago. | nw Photo: Kevin Brady

The busy scene at the start of a South Shields parkrun. Tell us if you were pictured.

11. South Shields Parkrun gets underway.

The busy scene at the start of a South Shields parkrun. Tell us if you were pictured. | nw Photo: Tim Richardson

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