The pastime, which sees people take part in a 5k run - or walk - on a weekend is going strong nearly 11 years after the first race was held.
Parkrunners from South Tyneside have turned out in all weathers and here are some great photos from the Shields Gazette archives to show their dedication.
Enjoy!
9. Hundreds take part
South Shields parkrun organisers said 247 runners took part in the first South Shields parkrun in July 2021 since the event was halted because of the coronavirus pandemic. | sg Photo: Kevin Brady
10. Excited to be back
South Shields parkrun organisers said runners were 'so grateful to have their parkrun community back' after such a long time. Here are the runners back out in the fresh air in 2021 after lockdown. | sg Photo: Kevin Brady
11. The final stretch
Runners on the final stretch of the 5k parkrun route along the Coast Road in South Shields in 2021. | sg Photo: Kevin Brady
12. On their way
A South Shields Parkrun gets underway to a massed start. Are you in the picture. | sg Photo: Tim Richardson