Conkers parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for runners of all standards, which takes place every Saturday at 9am in Conkers Park.

It is not a race against other runners, but a 5k timed run and it can really be whatever you want it to be, whether that's for fun or as part of a training plan.

It offers an opportunity for all the local community, male or female, young or old, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy this beautiful park and get physically active into the bargain. We want to encourage people to jog or run together irrespective of their ability – this event is truly open to all and best of all it really is FREE!

Taking part is easy – just register before your first ever parkrun. The great thing is that you only ever need to do this once! Then just set your alarm for Saturday morning and get yourself there!

After the run, if you don’t have to get off straight away, there will be the chance to socialise with everyone at the Café Lounge at the gallery in the Waterside Centre, to maybe swap stories about your run that day, chat to other runners over a cup of tea or coffee and just be an important part of this new running community.

So whether you are a complete novice looking to get yourself started on your own "running journey" or a seasoned athlete wanting to use this as a part of your training schedule, you’re welcome to come along and join us.

Supporting this parkrun startup:

Leicestershire & Rutland Sports Active Together program aims to get more adults aged 16+ participating in 3 x 30 minutes of sport and/or physical activity every week. parkrun provides a fantastic opportunity to promote and engage with a large number of local people. Not only will parkrun encourage participation through running but it will also increase the use of the areas parks and open spaces whilst providing a natural progression in to local clubs.

East Midlands Airport Community Fund is dedicated to providing lasting benefit to those most affected by airport operations. One of the projects main objectives is to bring the community closer together through facilities for sport, recreation and other leisure time activities. The group is delighted that Conkers parkrun was successful in their bid as the project clearly aims to provide a lasting form of regular physical activity in a fully accessible and social non competitive environment.

North West Leicestershire District Council is privileged to support Conkers parkrun. The parkrun initiative is such a simple concept and with the area boasting two well established running clubs, it's clear the project will be a huge success that will complement our local community's needs.