Luton Wardown parkrun

A fantastic 246 runners, walkers and joggers completed the course this morning, ably supported by a full volunteer roster (thank you 😊), and a pro finish funnel team!

Results have been submitted to HQ for processing, and should be with you shortly.

There were a couple of anomalies with the barcode scanning - if you do find your position is incorrect please do let us know, either by commenting here, or by emailing in.

How was your parkrun today?

That feeling when you realise it’s parkrun day! We are all good to go, all we now need is you!

Tutu’s (22nd of the month) or something to celebrate The Hatters first home league match of the season 🧡 welcomed, but optional 🙂

First timers briefing - 8.45am
Main brief - 8.50am prompt
Start - as close to 9am as we can get it!

See you soon!!

The next run report was for last Saturday, written by Charles, who also scanned barcodes on the day - second from the left with the rest of the scanning team.
The roster looks good for this week, the 22nd August - so tutus (for 22) anything Hatters related (for the first home league match of the season) is encouraged but not compulsory.
There will also be cake in the cricket club afterwards to celebrate a mid-week birthday.
Meanwhile here is Charles' lovely report. Enjoy :-)
https://www.parkrun.org.uk/lutonwardown/news/2026/08/20/event-516-a-celebration-of-700-finishes/

Catching up on run reports and preparing for Saturday's Tutu parkrun - 22nd August = two-two = tutu.
Tutus not essential but definitely encouraged 😀
It is also Luton Town's first home match so anything Hatter's related goes too 🧡
Run report from Event #515, a very hot 8th August, from the lovely Shirley, on the right. Enjoy 🙂

https://www.parkrun.org.uk/lutonwardown/news/2026/08/17/event-515-another-hot-parkrun-day/

Before we celebrate, I’ve 2 grumpy messages though to share that raw important.

1) NO SPITTING! Please use tissues, buffs or similar items to help with unwanted fluids.

2) Please park responsibly. Someone also parked in a red access area today that could have been needed by emergency services. This is not acceptable. Come early - plenty of spaces to be found.

Apart from that it was a lovely morning - a little cooler than last night 🥳

A huge well done once again to everyone, but especially Meryll who completed parkrun no.700! And well done to the cake maker - it was amazing! Results have been submitted to HQ.

How was your parkrun day?

Lisa

The Wardown lake may be low but our excitement is high!

See you soon for another cracking parkrun.

First timers : 8:45am prompt.
Main brief : 8:50am.
Start - as close to 9am as we can.

If you see us at the start area and it’s 9am and want to join us and are a little later than planned, please walk a long the field to avoid any possible stampede and get ahead of the tailwalkers 💫💫

See you soon!

Afternoon all,

I’m in need of a Token support person for this Saturday. I promise there’ll be no talk of DIY 🤣🤣 as the DIY person is supervising the carpet fitting 💫🥳

If you can help, message below or email in.

Thank you,

Lisa (RD)

So good to see all 223 of you this morning enjoying parkrun.

The roster was full by Wednesday evening which meant a relaxing week for me as Run Director. Thank you to all our volunteers who make the event possible. Please consider volunteering for future weeks. 🩷 [email protected]

We had visitors from Eastbourne and Quatar and celebrated Milestones. 🎉

How was your parkrun today?

Jillian

It’s a thumbs up for another wonderful parkrun morning.
Looking forward to seeing you all.

08:45 First timers welcome
08:50 Main briefing
09:00ish Start

Jillian

It was lovely to have Dennis back as photographer on Saturday. This is the link to Part 1 of the photos on his page where you will also find Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1233380579858653&type=3