Riverside parkrun
parkrun · VC3P+7X, Chester-le-Street DH3 4HG
- Address
- VC3P+7X, Chester-le-Street DH3 4HG
- Website
- https://www.parkrun.org.uk/riverside/
- Directions
- View on Google Maps
- Location
- The event takes place at Riverside Park, Chester-le-Street, County Durham.
- Start time
- Every Saturday at 9:00am.
- Cost
- Free
The course
It's run in Riverside Park, Chester-le-Street, County Durham and run mainly on tarmac paths, with some small sections on grass.
Course details from the official parkrun event page.
After the run
Every Week we grab a post-parkrun coffee : Unfortunately the cafe in the park does not open. We have many options available, our favourites include Chester le Street Rowing Club (in the park), Chester le Street Golf Club, Lumley Castle, Bannatynes cafe at the Cricket Ground (no membership required, Miss Elephant (Market Place), Coffeebank, Willows Bakery(Front Street) . Please show your parkrun barcode for a discount.
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8:45 – 10:15 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What people say
“Big turnout, great staff and harder than it looks for a flat course”P w · 5 stars
“Take up all the parking and block up every single path. Ridiculous this is allowed on a Saturday morning.”Bertie Dog · 1 stars
Running near North East
Other parkruns nearby
The closest other parkrun to Riverside parkrun is Herrington Country parkrun, 3.8 miles away.
Athletics tracks nearby
The closest athletics track to Riverside parkrun is Riverside Stadium, 0.4 miles away.
Running clubs nearby
The closest running club to Riverside parkrun is Chester Le Street & Dist AC, 0.4 miles away.
Chester-le-Street station is 0.6 miles away - see running places you can reach by train.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Riverside parkrun?
Riverside parkrun is based in County Durham.
What time does Riverside parkrun start?
Riverside parkrun starts every Saturday at 9:00am.
Is Riverside parkrun free to take part in?
Yes - all parkrun events are free, weekly, timed 5k runs, walks or volunteering sessions, open to everyone.
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