Everyone is being encouraged to get out and join a parkrun for the Let’s Walk event.

Wether you walk or run on Saturday, April 26, be part of the biggest walking weekend ever at parkrun.

‘Let’s Walk’ day is a nationwide initiative by parkrun and headline partner Vitality to celebrate the simple, yet powerful act of walking at parkrun and Muncaster Castle parkrun wants you to join them. 

Peter Frost-Pennington, one of the Run Directors of the local parkrun, as well as part of the family owning Muncaster Castle, has opened the invitation to all.

“We invite everyone to come along and start their weekend by walking at Muncaster Castle parkrun this weekend. Bring your family and friends with you.

“If you want to run or volunteer you can do that too – it’ll be the same parkrun experience we enjoy every weekend, but hopefully with a few more walkers.”

Event Director, Dave Allery, was formative in setting up Muncaster Castle parkrun back in September 2023 and encourages as many people to come along on Saturday, to show support for such a wonderful community event.

parkrun is a free, weekly community event that takes place every Saturday morning and anyone can walk, jog, run, volunteer, or simply come along and cheer others on.

The emphasis is on inclusivity, not speed, and walking has always been an important part of the parkrun experience.

‘Let’s Walk’ at parkrun is all about making that welcoming environment even more visible, so whether you’re looking to add more movement to your week, meet new people, or just enjoy a walk in the fresh air, this Saturday at Muncaster Castle parkrun is the perfect chance to start.

New research commissioned by Vitality found that half of Brits (50 percent) say they walk further when deep in conversation, while 27 percent walk for longer when they’re with someone else.

Despite knowing the benefits of walking, a staggering 35 percent of Brits surveyed say they struggle to find someone to walk with. 

“By continuing to welcome walkers to Muncaster Castle parkrun we can help more people build walking and movement into their everyday lives, and connect with others.”

You can find more details and register for free at home | Muncaster Castle parkrun | Muncaster Castle parkrun

So grab your shoes, bring a friend – or come solo and meet someone new – and step into something special this Saturday at parkrun.