Parkrun

Pronunciation: /pɑːrk.rʌn/

Definitions of parkrun

noun a free, weekly, timed 5k run or walk held in parks around the world

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoy participating in parkrun every Saturday morning.

A2 My friend invited me to join her for a parkrun in the local park.

B1 Parkrun is a great way to stay active and socialize with other runners.

B2 I set a new personal best time at the parkrun last weekend.

C1 Many parkrun events have been organized around the world, attracting thousands of participants.

C2 The parkrun community is known for its inclusivity and support for runners of all abilities.

Examples of parkrun in a Sentence

formal The local community organizes a parkrun every Saturday morning for fitness enthusiasts.

informal Hey, are you joining the parkrun this weekend? It's always a fun way to start the day!

slang I heard the parkrun route is lit, I can't wait to check it out!

figurative Participating in a parkrun is like hitting the reset button for the mind and body.

Grammatical Forms of parkrun

• past tense: parkran
• plural: parkruns
• comparative: more parkrun
• superlative: most parkrun
• present tense: parkruns
• future tense: will parkrun
• perfect tense: have parkrun
• continuous tense: is parkrunning
• singular: parkrun
• positive degree: parkrun
• infinitive: to parkrun
• gerund: parkrunning
• participle: parkrunned

Origin and Evolution of parkrun

First Known Use: 2004 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'parkrun' originated in the United Kingdom as a free, weekly, timed 5k run in a park setting.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe a specific type of community running event, 'parkrun' has evolved to become a global phenomenon with events in numerous countries around the world.