Parkruns are a staple event for thousands of runners in the UK. But with coronavirus (Covid-19) continuing to spread, will the free weekly 5Ks still be going ahead this weekend?

Is parkrun in the UK cancelled?

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Yes - it was announced on Wednesday 18 March that all UK parkruns will be cancelled going forward in compliance with the UK Government advice to avoid all non-essential contact.

An updated statement from Ross Jefferys, Global Head of Communications at Parkrun, reads:

"Following government advice and public health guidelines, we are suspending events in Eswatini, Namibia, Russia, South Africa, and the UK from this weekend until at least the end of March.

"With this announcement parkrun is now closed in every territory around the world until further notice.

"Cancelled until at least the end of March:

Australia

Canada

Denmark

Eswatini

Finland

France

Germany

Republic of Ireland

Italy

Japan

Malaysia

Namibia

Netherlands

New Zealand

Norway

Poland

Russia

Singapore

South Africa

Sweden

UK

USA".

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