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.

parkrun Chippenham:

What is Chippenham 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 Monkton Park, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3PA. 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. The course is in Monkton Park, Chippenham. The course is run on a mixture of trail paths, tarmac paths and gravel paths. 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

The run starts and finishes beside the river, 25m from the Olympiad Centre. The course is two anti-clockwise laps of Monkton park, then out along the river path, two anti-clockwise laps of the river loop, and back along the river path to the finish. It’s largely flat with one hill on the Monkton park loops, and run on a mix of grass, trail, gravel and tarmac paths.

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!

Chippenham parkrun needs you!

It is entirely organised by volunteers – email chippenham@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 Rivo Lounge, 2-4 The Bridge, Chippenham (follow the river path towards the town) – please come and join us!