About this parkrun
Very flat, all on tarmac paths alongside the river and through beautiful Bute Park. Single lap (hurrah!). Quite crowded - a lot of runners every week, but always well-organised and friendly. Convenient parking.redtoenails 22nd Dec 2018
Very flat, very fast, but very busy. All tarmac meandering alongside river with 1km loop at far end. Large numbers for course width means early congestion. Parking in Tesco car park (in store toilets and cafe). Views of castle and stadium at far end.
WildeRover 7th Jan 2019
fast and flat, congested. out and back with a loop at the end.
FurryH 5th Feb 2019
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2old 17th Mar 2019
Very flat and fast course on tarmac. Top 20 = <18min pace
Out and back course with the first/last 1.7km repeated.
Measured by a UK/Welsh Athletics certified measurer
Big turnout (average ~600-700 runners), very friendly atmosphere.
12th Jun 2020
It is very busy but also very flat and very fast (only one sharpish bend). Narrow through the playing field as the returning runners meet runners going out (single-file if you're sub 20).
light78 26th Aug 2020
Very busy event with big numbers every week. Great organisation and brilliant course. The alternative course is still faster than most courses.
tuck up 2nd Oct 2021
Very flat, very fast, all tarmac one loop through Bute Park, the richest urban park for trees in the world. There are three cafes in the park and another at Tesco near the start/finish. Numbers tend to be 700-800. Course is a certified accurate 5K.
The_Saint 13th Nov 2021
Nice flat course very much PB potential only gripe very congested at start due to narrow path.
PSAMIKE 25th Dec 2021
Flat, fast. Good for PB attempts if you're starting close to front, otherwise potential to get caught up in traffic. Out and back with about half mile single file. Great volunteer team. Parking and facilities very close by at Tesco.
PAJ89 2nd Jul 2022
Hot sunny May morning, lovely run round the park, although this was the B course due to a foodie festival on the main course. Still fast and flat, but lots of runners, so if you want to go fast, aim for the front.
Dillthedog 11th May 2024
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