Cliffe Castle parkrun

24/09/2026

We’re short of marshals and scanners for Saturday. Can you help? Thanks

21/09/2026

A little poem from Tony Mcgeachie (Can't imagine which hill he's talking about.) :-)

Running out of Time

Never easy it must be said
Getting up early out of bed
And when it means a morning run
Harder still and not much fun

So I head out in afternoons
Singing to happy running tunes
Lope across the local hills
A pleasant hour or so it fills

But now I have a park run date
At nine AM, not a moment late
Though rising, it remains a wrench
Sat sleepy on the cold park bench

Others with no need for slumber
In T shirts with their latest number
Gather with dogs, wear fancy dress
Coax kids in undisguised duress

Were off, try not to go out fast
Feeling strong but it won’t last
By leaders being bumped and barged
I hope the defib is fully charged

Then the first of dreaded climbs
This you have to do three times
Where many start to overtake
Left behind in spring healed wake

On the level I make up ground
Taking the time to look around
It’s best to find a rhythmic pace
As it’s a run and not a race

I might just try to close the gap
On that smug fit looking chap
But he’s not carrying my pounds
Taking the hill in leaps and bounds

The volunteers they keep me going
With all their boosting words bestowing
It helps when cheered along and clapped
Particularly when being lapped

Then near the end a little slope
A personal best I start to hope
But then my legs they start to slow
Feels like a caravans in tow

Across the line and breathing deep
Clock my time slumped in a heap
Thumping heart, no breath to talk
Think I’ll try half run half walk

Although hard work I cannot lie
There’s signs of many spirits high
The catching up and well done you
There’s even a cafe for a brew
A healthy start to one’s weekend
On your own or with a friend
With patience and some extra training
I’ll keep that Father Time from gaining

19/09/2026

a rainy start and sun-ish finish @ Cliffe Castle today. 111 runners including visitors from Brighton, Brixham and Nottingham. Results now processed. A couple of unknowns, including a barcode which scanned but then turned out not to relate to a person. If that was you then please let us know and we‘ll sort it out. Congratulations to everyone who ran, and thanks to all our great volunteers. Happy Saturday

12/09/2026

Run Report - 342 12th September 2026
This week 157 people ran, jogged and walked the course, of whom 56 were first timers and 16 recorded new Personal Bests. Representatives of 32 different clubs took part.

The event was made possible by 21 volunteers:

Here come the Stats-Cliffe Castle parkrun started on 15th September 2018. Since then 9,782 participants have completed 44,400 parkruns covering a total distance of 222,000 km, including 6,503 new Personal Bests. A total of 606 individuals have volunteered 7,525 times.

As we say is Yorkshire at bit of nowt weather - doesn't know what it wants to do. So we put the gazebo up to make sure it doesn't rain!

A great turnout today with visitors from Germany, Nottinghamshire, Woking, Sweden and New Zealand. Special mention for Amelia's first run and Jess's 50th.

And a slightly unusual thank you to Katie Holmes who, after I'd forgotten to collect the balloons kindly opened her shop at 8pm so I could collect them. So, without a moments hesitation I can recommend
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Did you know that we have a small photo library on our website? Just go to the 'Photos' at the top of our website and scroll away.. Most of the photos were taken on our first event. Are you or someone you know there? (Harry Atkinson).

Well, Otis lead the field home today as first finisher. He tells me that his fastest time was on Xmas day (17.05) so, if you want more speed it's the turkey diet for you.

Ok I've rambled long enough. Thanks for all your support.

See you in the park.

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12/09/2026

Found property at today's parkrun.

09/09/2026

A huge thank you to the Fox family! Paul, Amy and Heidi. Your support every week is very much appreciated by all at Cliffe Castle parkrun 😁❤️

09/09/2026

It's our BIRTHDAY - we're 8 this week (We know we don't look it). And, oh yes, there will be cake. Come and celebrate with us.