Selby parkrun

05/09/2026

Selby parkrun
Event number 378
5th September 2026

Good morning… and for once the weather gods were on my side.

A massive thank you to all the volunteers, and to Bailey at half way.. and thanks to Lewis for the photos. Which will appear later.

We had 4 first timers to parkrun and we hope to see you soon.

Koos Rademaker (an RD in Holland) enjoyed the Selby flat course.

Mile stones were achieve by
Dawn Jennings 25
Andrew Walker 50 and
Paul Hampton and Matthew Friendship 150
Well done.

This week 291 people ran, jogged and walked the course, of whom 69 were first timers and 28 recorded new Personal Bests. Representatives of 31 different clubs took part.

The event was made possible by 19 volunteers:

Tracy HANKS • Jane FOX • Sally POLKEY • Jane DARLEY • Charlie BENNETT • Tracy DOCKRAY • Karl BELL • Glen CRAVEN • Andy CLOUGH • Nicola MAY • Dawn GOODFELLOW • Sarah SHARP • Mike GOODFELLOW • Heather KERR • Susan POOLE • Wendy WEM • Phoebe GILCHRIST • Lewis AGAR-SIMMS • Adele BELL

Today's full results and a complete event history can be found on the Selby parkrun Results Page.

Selby parkrun started on 16th December 2017. Since then 12,662 participants have completed 67,689 parkruns covering a total distance of 338,445 km, including 10,543 new Personal Bests. A total of 956 individuals have volunteered 7,183 times.

Thank you all. And don’t forget young’s volunteer for any future event. You don’t have to wait until Friday evening. Just message below.

Thanks again, until next time, stay safe. Tracy

05/09/2026

A little chilly and a breeze. But perfect running/walking weather.

See you soon. Tracy.

04/09/2026

Good evening everyone

Thank you to all the volunteers and please remember we are always looking for volunteers for future events, so please let us know if you’d like to be included.

It’s going to be a slightly cooler than of late so volunteers you may need a 🧥 or jumper, and runners you’ll love have cool it feels.

A reminder to please use our car park 🅿️ off Common Lane, as there is no access from Burn Gliding Club. ✈️.

Wrens will be on site with a selection of hot and cold drinks and snacks, please say hi to Jennie.

If you are celebrating a milestone, or if you are new to parkrun or are travelling from afar. Please let me know and I can give you a shout out.

First timer briefing will take place about 8.50 followed by the safety briefing at 8.55 to set you off on time at 9.00.

Don’t forget your barcode.

See you all in the morning. Tracy.

29/08/2026

Selby parkrun 377. The one after the cancelled event due to lack of volunteers.

272 people completed our out and back course with pacers from 20 mins. A special shout out to pacers Paul Hampson 40 mins and Micheal West 33 mins who I failed to mention at brief.

This event is only possible if people give up a run every so often and volunteer. Those special people today are pictured, without them parkrun would just be a run in the park.

Knowing that half attendees won’t see this, we need to make more of volunteering on the morning. Thanks to those that chose to give up a run and support Selby. Top people.

Pete.

28/08/2026

Thanks to all those who have volunteered early, this week, I'm going to go ahead, despite currently only have 1 timer keeper. If you'd like to get involved please shout up.

Pacing wise we have the following vest remaining. if you've not paced before nows the opportunity.

Available pacing vest are 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37, 38, 39.
23 ✅ Steve M
24 ✅ Lee
25 ✅ Simon
26 ✅ Andy
27 ✅ Ste
28 ✅ Ivan.
29 ✅ Steve
30 ✅ Abbie
36 ✅ Michael
40 ✅ Paul

See you all there Saturday morning.

Pete.

25/08/2026

Post update 3pm
we now need a second timer keeper. Unavoidable change of plans for our existing timer keeper.

Loads of pacers still required. Oh and if you want to give more support we have marshal and 1k to give some cheer.

Selby parkrun 377 - Pacing Event.

parkrunners, last week things didn’t go to plan, Selby parkrun needs your help.

Please consider what needs to be different to encourage people to give up a run and volunteer to put the event on?

For me it was disappointing that last weekends event did not go to plan. I believe all parkrunners who wished to attend last weekend will have be equally disappointed. As Run Directors we will reflect and understand what needs to be different to avoid further cancellations and for this I ask for your help.

All that said, we are in an extremely good position this week for volunteers. Selby parkrun has 7 of the 10 non-running roles filled. We need 3 more people not to run and volunteer in order for the event to go ahead. Another 3 people giving up their run will mean around 250 people can do what they enjoy on a Saturday morning. Full support will be given by our current volunteers to support you if you decide to volunteer to help out.

We still require:-
Timer keeper

We now have.
1 finish token support ✅ Sally ❤️
1 scanner ✅ Jen ❤️
1 Funnel Manager✅ Ben. ❤️

Full Volunteer details here:-
https://www.parkrun.org.uk/selby/futureroster/

Selby parkrun pacers, The challenge is to have a pacer for every minute 17 through to 40. If you’ve never paced before, please put aside any unease and give it a go, choose a time perhaps a couple minutes slower than you’d usually run and enjoy supporting others hit their target.

Available pacing vest are 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37, 38, 39.

23 ✅ Steve M
24 ✅ Lee
25 ✅ Simon
26 ✅ Andy
27 ✅ Ste
28 ✅ Ivan.
29 ✅ Steve
30 ✅ Abbie
36 ✅ Michael
40 ✅ Paul

Oh and I’d like to thank Goole parkrun for accommodating so many at short notice. A great achievement 👏👏👏👏👏.

Pete Fox.
No AI was used in writing this text.

21/08/2026

Selby parkrun is CANCELLED for tomorrow, Saturday 22nd August.

We simply don't have enough volunteers for this event to go ahead.

This a big shame for everyone concerned especially when we again had over 300 participants last weekend.

A massive thank you to those who did offer to volunteer and we'll try again next weekend.

21/08/2026

Last call.....
Still looking for the following volunteers this weekend.
Dave

Volunteers needed for this weekend.

We’re looking for volunteers to fill the following roles this weekend.

Mandatory roles

1 × Timekeeper
3 × Barcode scanners
1 × Token support person

Additional roles — nice to have

At least 1 additional car park marshal (who can run afterwards)
1–2 course marshals (1K & 2K)
1–2 people for token sorting (to be done after the run)

Please note: Without the mandatory roles filled, parkrun cannot go ahead this weekend.
If you’re able to help with any of these roles, please get in touch.

Dave

20/08/2026

Volunteers needed for this weekend.

We’re looking for volunteers to fill the following roles this weekend.

Mandatory roles

1 × Timekeeper
3 × Barcode scanners
1 × Token support person

Additional roles — nice to have

At least 1 additional car park marshal (who can run afterwards)
1–2 course marshals (1K & 2K)
1–2 people for token sorting (to be done after the run)

Please note: Without the mandatory roles filled, parkrun cannot go ahead this weekend.
If you’re able to help with any of these roles, please get in touch.

Dave

17/08/2026

This pair of Rockbros glasses were left near the start of the parkrun last Saturday.
Any claimant? I’ll bring them along next Saturday