Portrush parkrun

Another great event happening this weekend!
And if not entering, it’s perfectly timed for you to marshal at it after parkrun!
Faye

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Volunteers for 5th September 2026

VoIunteer needed *
RoIe filled ✓

Time keeper ✓
Back-up time keeper ✓
Tokens ✓
Token assist ✓
Scanner 1 ✓
Scanner 2 ✓
Scanner 3 ✓
Scanner 4 ✓
Scanner 5 *
Scanner 6 *
Tail walker ✓
Parkwalker ✓
Report writer *
Run Director *
Photographer *

https://www.parkrun.org.uk/portrush/futureroster/

Please comment below or email [email protected] to let us know if you can help out.

Volunteers please aim to arrive by 9.15am on Saturday morning as we can't start without you! 😬

Remember that it can be colder standing at the finish line than running, so dress to stay warm & dry 😉

Thanks,
Claire

Thanks to Alastair Masterton for this week's run report.
Claire

A double dip run day! Portrush parkrun – Event #672

Portrush was a particularly special one for me today - my first parkrun in NI, meaning I could add another flag to the collection and take my total to 13 countries! And, perhaps even more excitingly, this was my first ever parkrun on a beach.

I was visiting from Abergavenny, Wales, with my friend Ashley, where we are Run Directors at Llanfoist Crossing parkrun and also in the area for the Rathlin Run at 1pm.

The course heads out along the beach for around 2.5km before turning around the flag and heading back, with some absolutely cracking views along the way. There’s a handy bag drop area right by the start, as well as toilets and showers available, ideal for post paddle or dip in the sea!

Today there was a lovely little water feature/stream crossing shortly after the start. It’s completely optional, but I’d highly recommend a little splash… particularly if you happen to have a friend nearby!

Today’s event attracted 346 finishers, with visitors coming from far and wide - including from over NI, Hampshire, Abergavenny, and even Melbourne, Australia, which surely has to take the prize for furthest travelled! A special shoutout to Willowfield Harriers, who had participants at every parkrun in Northern Ireland today. What an achievement!

A huge thank you, as always, to all the volunteers who made today possible. As a Run Director, I know how much organisation and effort goes into putting on a parkrun every Saturday, and it really is appreciated.

Thanks for the welcome, Portrush - I’ll definitely be back! Afterwards, grabbed a coffee from Chosen Coffee, whose van is conveniently located in the car park - the perfect post-parkrun refuel.

And if any of you find yourselves visiting Wales, make sure you come and see us at Llanfoist Crossing parkrun in Abergavenny. We’d love to welcome you!

Alastair

Thanks to our volunteers for making the magic happen this week!
Well done to everyone who walked or ran with us.
Results up - any issues email [email protected] with your barcode and finishing position.
Thanks
Faye

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5 mile road race tonight!
It’s dry and mild with a slight breeze to keep you cool….
On the night entries too!
Faye

Weather looking OK and an encouraging level of pre- entries

Should be an enjoyable evening

On the night entries from 5pm to 7pm , cash payment only

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Volunteers for 29th August 2026

VoIunteer needed *
RoIe filled ✓

Time keeper ✓
Back-up time keeper ✓
Tokens ✓
Token assist ✓
Scanner 1 ✓
Scanner 2 ✓
Scanner 3 ✓
Scanner 4 ✓
Scanner 5 *
Scanner 6 *
Tail walker ✓
Parkwalker ✓
Report writer ✓
Run Director ✓
Photographer ✓

https://www.parkrun.org.uk/portrush/futureroster/

Please comment below or email [email protected] to let us know if you can help out.

Volunteers please aim to arrive by 9.15am on Saturday morning as we can't start without you! 😬

Remember that it can be colder standing at the finish line than running, so dress to stay warm & dry 😉

Thanks,
Claire

As a very special incentive, everyone who volunteers at Mervyn’s 5 mile race on Friday, gets a free entry into Portrush parkrun for life!! (And every other parkrun) 😉
If you can help out on Friday night please let Mervyn know, and if you’re running on Friday night why not rest your wee legs on Saturday by volunteering at parkrun. Win, win all round!
[email protected]
Faye

Whilst runner entry is key to the success of any running event, none of it can happen without volunteers to man the marshal points

If you don't plan to enter and are free for an hour on the 28th, please consider volunteering

If you haven't already given me your name , and can help out , email [email protected] with your details, or speak to me over next few days

Thanks

Another Saturday morning well spent.
Well done everyone.
Any issues with results email [email protected] with your barcode and finish position.
Faye

www.parkrun.org.uk