parkrun started back in 2004 when 13 runners got together on a blustery day in Bushy Park, Teddington, UK in 2004. Now it is an international family of over nine million parkrunners (and counting).

The parkrun community is growing all the time – but it’s all still based on the simple, basic principles formed from the start: weekly, free, for everyone, forever.

Whether this is your first step into physical activity, your first time meeting the community, or you are just looking for a place and way to join a Feel Good Movement, you’re always welcome at parkrun.

parkrun Swindon:

What is Lydiard parkrun?

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you!

When is it?

Every Saturday at 9:00am.

Where is it?

The event takes place at Lydiard Park. See Course page for more details.

The Course

The course is 5000m (5k) long. This has been accurately measured by us with a professional measuring wheel. It’s run in Lydiard Park on paved tracks with a small section on grass. Some sections of the course may accumulate mud, leaves and puddles after rain. Dependent on availability, marshals will be at key sections of the course, or signs will be in place.

Course Description

Lydiard parkrun is a two lap course starting outside the Forest Cafe by the Hook street entrance and car park. As you pass through the start line, pick up the gravel path, through the corridor of trees heading towards the ‘goose foot’ junction. A 90 degree left turn takes you onto the long avenue and out to the west circuit of the park.
After a slight uphill start, the course goes gradually downhill for approximately half the lap before a steady uphill slog into a wooded area. Exit the wooded area, a sharp right turn for the completion of the first lap. At the end of the second lap, keep to the right and follow the marshals directions towards the majestic Lydiard House, into the finish funnel and the coveted finish token.

What does it cost to join in?

Nothing – it’s free! But please register before you first come along. Only ever register with parkrun once and don’t forget to bring a scannable copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won’t get a time.

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How fast do I have to be?

We all take part for our own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace!

Lydiard parkrun needs you!

It is entirely organised by volunteers – email lydiard@parkrun.com to help.

Safeguarding

parkrun is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For our full safeguarding processes and policies, including how to report a concern, please see our Safeguarding Hub.

We’re friendly!

Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee at the Forest Cafe – please come and join us.