With another new year just around the corner, now is the perfect time to spread some of the famed parkrun magic and help as many people as possible find the positive community of parkrun in 2025.

The festive period can be a wonderful time of year - a time to reconnect with those you love, reflect, and celebrate all that you are grateful for. But, for some, it can also be a lonely time where the high expectations weigh heavily.

Any parkrunner knows the power of being part of a community and feeling a sense of belonging. You know that, at parkrun, you’re part of a family where everyone is welcome. You can show up however you want to and be yourself. But, wouldn’t it be wonderful if more people knew what this felt like?

Why not use a New Year's Day event near you to kickstart your 2025 altruism and share the magic of parkrun? Take a friend, family member, neighbour or maybe just start by speaking to someone new at parkrun.

Not sure if your local run is taking place on New Year's Day? A quick glance through the UK list shows a number of Scottish parkruns will be happening on 1 January including; Aberdeen, Aviemore, Ayr, Edinburgh, Elgin, Livingston, Perth, Pollok and Torvean.

In the spirit of doing good, you can also choose to donate to parkrun. If you can, and are able, every donation to the parkrun charity supports the work that provides more than 2,500 free events in local communities, not only at Christmas but every single weekend.

If you'd like to know more, visit the parkrun website.

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