Pontefract parkrun

The course

The course is 5k long. The course is in Pontefract Racecourse. The course is run on a mixture of unsurfaced track, tarmac paths and grass. Some sections of the course may accumulate mud, leaves and puddles after rain. Dependent on availability, marshals will be at key sections of the course, or signs will be in place.

Please remember that the parkrun uses shared paths. For the continued success of the event, please give way to other park users. This won't hurt your time, it won't stop you from getting a PB and it will make sure everyone continues to enjoy the event.

Please, wherever possible walk, jog, cycle or use public transport when attending the event. If you do have to drive, please consider car-sharing to reduce our impact on both the environment and other park users. Please also watch out for other park users when arriving and leaving. Parking may be limited so try to arrive early.

Course details from the official parkrun event page.

After the run

Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee at Huggamug at the Pavilion - please come and join us!

Opening hours

What people say

“Good ParkRun running alongside the Pontefract horse racecourse. Narrow, so be prepared to carefully negotiate your way through the runners until things open up after 500m or so. Easy to find, barely a mile off J32…”Cris Lehmann · 5 stars

“First time doing this Park Run and flew by with the basically single lap course.”Thomas Smith · 4 stars