The Town of Cottesloe has come under fire in the wake of the cancellation of a popular Christmas Day parkrun event.

Parkrun is a free five-kilometre fun run held in 18 countries and across dozens of WA locations every Saturday morning.

The Cottesloe parkrun Christmas event has been cancelled due to the council requesting a bond. Credit:Facebook / Cottesloe Parkrun

The not-for-profit event is run entirely by local volunteers.

The Cottesloe Christmas Day run along Marine Parade was approved by council in early December, with parkrun volunteers organised to co-ordinate the event.