Friday, September 23, 2022

parkrun Resources

A collection of parkrun links. 
Scroll down for more info and screenshots.

Please let me know of errors and omissions at mark.mclellan@mmenterprises.co.uk.

5K App
Credit: Michael Clayton.

My go-to app. Track progress towards the various challenges (e.g. Alphabet, Cowell club, Pirates, Position Bingo) plus find a parkrun, track your friends, etc. and display your barcode.

Apple - https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/5k-parkrunner-results/id1481416790

Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.claytonindustries.parkrun

parkrace App
Credit: Alexander Cahill.

App version of parkrace.net (see below) which aims to provide detailed stats to parkrun participants in order to increase the gamification of their fitness journey. The tools provide an interface for users to show their current progress and achievements as well as helpful suggestions for their future pursuits.

Apple - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/parkrace/id6754516721

Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.parkrace.app

parkrunner App

Similar functionality to 5K App.

Apple - https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/parkrunner/id1422416889

Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chrishopkin.parkrunner
Note: This has a different icon to the iOS version so it may not be the same app.

Running achievements (Smadges) App
Credit: Ford Hollett.

Similar to the above apps but aesthetically not my favourite.

Apple - https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/running-achievements-smadges/id1478043600

Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.HollettGaming.RunningAchievements

Volunteer App (official)

Two essential functions for a volunteer: Timer and Scanner

Apple - https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/parkrun-virtual-volunteer/id1309438300

Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.parkrun.virtualVolunteer

Parkrace.net provides detailed stats
Credit: Parkrace.net [FaceBook].

Parkrace.net aims to provide detailed stats to parkrun participants in order to increase the gamification of their fitness journey. The tools provide an interface for users to show their current progress and achievements as well as helpful suggestions for their future pursuits.

https://parkrace.net/map

Generate a summary infographic report from a parkrun results page
Credit: Nick Baggott 2024.

Generates an infographic using copy & paste from the results page detail view.

https://www.hamiltonreading.website/pr/resultssummary.php

UK parkruns by shape
Credit: Andrew Chilcraft.

Does what it says on the tin. My personal preference is two-lappers.

https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1VQVkTk0cjb4N1ykUi5JgOG0uNwE&usp=sharing

Driving distances from UK mainland parkrun
Credit: Stuart Bruce.

Select a parkrun and get distance from that location.

http://twentypenguins.co.uk/nerdy/index.php

Alphabet challenge three nearest letters
Credit: Stuart Lowe.

Select a parkrun and get straight line distance for the nearest three parkrun for each letter of the alphabet.

https://www.strudel.org.uk/alphabet-challenge/

parkruns with regions
Credit: Roderick Hoffman.

Showing parkrun regions and including former parkruns and restricted access parkruns. Updated weekly.

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1RsYfKv3kzSsH4jDk6NSIzZDxRT1LbwsA&ehbc=2E312F&ll=15.650549744801776%2C0&z=2

Running Challenge Chrome extension / Firefox Add-on.
Credit: Andrew Taylor.

Adds challenge progress information to your parkrun athlete results page.

https://running-challenges.co.uk/

Challenger Chaser map.
Credit: unknown.

Show which parkruns you need for various challenges e.g. Pirates, Compass club, Staying Alive, etc.

http://www.challenge-chaser.com/map

parkrun Events Map hack.
Credit: Ian Shepherd.

Show which parkruns you have visited using the UK parkrun tourists yellow and black cow icon.

https://ishep.co.uk/parkrun/eventsmaphack/

Virtual barcode.
Credit: Robert Sargant.

A tool that lets you add your parkrun barcode to the Apple Wallet on your iPhone or Apple Watch. Can also be used with Android.

https://dfyb.run/

What Shoes Wednesday crowdsourced spreadsheet.
Credit: Graham Holland

A spreadsheet with recommendations for Road or Trails shoes for UK parkrun tourists.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mveju_0L4jnvdkvL50ALM4wnMDmyZ6hgQ-LEWAfvA9E/edit?usp=sharing

parkrun App (official)

Compares poorly with 5K, etc. Apparently it has not been updated since 2016 - avoid.

Apple - https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/parkrun/id989759428

Regionnaire

For a visual representation of regions, counties etc.

https://regionnaire.net/

prApp

prApp is intended as a fun way for parkrunners to visualise their progress.

http://prapp.pythonanywhere.com/form

Events and Airport Planner
Credit: Dave Thornton.

Matching airports to parkruns across Europe.

https://www.tinyurl.com/EventsAndAirportsPlannerGenerate a summary infographic report from a parkrun results page

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