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Beacon parkrun - Weekly Free 5km Timed Run
What is Beacon parkrun?
It is a 5km run - it's you against the clock.
When is it?
Every Saturday at 9:00am.
Where is it?
The event takes place at Beacon Park, Swan Rd, Lichfield, WS13 6QZ. See Course page for more details.
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. Don't forget to bring a printed copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won't get a time
How fast do I have to be?
We all run for our own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace!
Beacon parkrun needs you!
It is entirely organised by volunteers - email beacon@parkrun.com to help.
We're friendly!
Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee in the Lakeside Bistro - please come and join us!
Supported By
Thanks to this week's volunteers
Alison EDWARDS • Ann SCHWARZENBACH • Anthony JENNINGS-TEMPLE • Caroline HERING • Carolyn JENNINGS-TEMPLE • Claire WHEAT • Connor BRADLEY • Daniel FLOYD • Diane HARRISON • Felicity SPRATT • Hellen FLOYD • Henry SIMPSON • Jemma TISO-JOHNSON • Karen RILEY • Kerry LAWRENCE-COWLEY • Lauren TISO • Linda YOUNG • Margaret INGLIS • Maria BROWNE • Paul DRAKE • Rachel KEOGH • Reg JONES • Ruth Ann NEEDHAM • Sally LINDSEY • Samuel HUTCHISON • Thomas HODGSON
See our volunteer page for details on getting involved in making Beacon parkrun happen.
Upcoming
Beacon parkrun takes place every Saturday at 9:00am
Please note Beacon parkrun is cancelled on 13/03/21 - See the news page for more detail
Other parkruns nearby
Chasewater (4.7m), Cannock Chase (7.5m), Walsall Arboretum (8.7m), Sutton Park (8.9m), Rosliston (9.6m), Kingsbury Water (10.4m), Perry Hall (11.5m), Sandwell Valley (12.7m), Conkers (12.9m), East Park (13.3m)Tips
- Don't forget paper barcode! See your initial registration email, your weekly parkrun newsletter, previous results emails, or you can request a reminder email. Phones don't scan, so please bring a printed copy.
- We operate a "No barcode, No result" policy. If you forget your printed barcode, you won't get a time.
- Coming along for the first time? Please make sure you have registered and also read the course description.
- Did you run this week? Check out the results page and news page which includes event reports - we normally update these a day or two after the event.
- Not received your results email? It may be in your spam folder. We've a few tips on our support site to help you.
- You look great! Have a look at the event photos.
- Want to know more? Read about us and the event.
- Our links page connects you to local and national running resources.
- This event is run by volunteers who love running; if you want to join us, find out more on our volunteering page.
- Summary event statistics are at the bottom of every page.
- Any other questions? Read our dedicated support site.