16-04-2016, 04:07 PM
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Re: Parkrun
Originally Posted by MKJ
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The Parkrun could become the victim of it's own success. There is always a time when a club, or event, reaches a tipping point because of being unable to cope with success (numbers). No-way the Parkrun will finish but it might have to evolve to continue in the near future. Who knows there could well be a charge brought in in some areas. It could be a good thing as payment could bring exclusive rights for an hour or 2 to a Park which would probably be better for all concerned.
However, for example, Edgehill University's "Parkrun" takes place on a new campus fitness & conditioning trail and is still free because many of the other facilities are chargeable so any "wear and tear" is already provided for:
https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/edgehills...4/29/park-run/
I imagine that they could cope with thousands .....
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