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Welcome to Fordy Runs Running Club Wakefield! Join our vibrant and supportive running community!

Fordy Runs Wakefield is a free, friendly, and chatty group open to all levels. Whether you're new to running or a seasoned pro, you'll find a place with us.

31/10/2026

Halloween parkrun 🎃👻🧙‍♀️

Forget tricks it was all treats at Wakefield Thornes parkrun this morning

Our lovely co-hort of 0-5k graduates enjoyed their celebratory run, they’ve been an absolute delight to run with 🤩

It’s fair to say that most people got the memo about fancy dress. We had nuns, bananas, the Lorax to name but a few 😂

There was also a wonderful array of cakes to tuck into at the end courtesy of McGravil's 🍰

We had a fantastic response to the call for volunteers, thank you all so much 🙌🏻

Here’s some nerdy stats 🤓:
44 Fordy runners
Of which 18 were pacers
34 Fordy marshals/scanners/timekeepers/funnel managers etc.

Massive thanks to the Wakefield Thornes Parkrun crew who held our hand as we helped. They are a fantastic bunch who do this every week and we are so grateful 🙏🏻

Enjoy the rest of your Halloween and we might see some of you in the morning

30/10/2026

Hi 👋🏻 Mark here with your Sunday routes.

I’ve got a 10K and 10 Mile option for you, and as we are not marathon training anymore, we can all just settle in and talk the morning away.

Keep an eye out for a few Movember posts in the next few weeks which starts on Sunday

Please familiarise yourselves with the routes so that nobody gets lost 🙏
As always, we'll make sure nobody is left behind.

📍 Holmfield Arms entrance, Thornes Park – lower car park
🕣 8:30am start
🏃 10K or 10 miles
Completely FREE

Please book on in advance so we know who's coming and can plan the groups and leaders accordingly.

See you Sunday!

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3475007?units=km

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3475008?units=km

https://www.fordyruns.com/booking-calendar/frrc-wakefield

28/10/2026

Wednesday improvers

Tonight we tried something new- 6 4 2 led by Ange

And it worked well, it was tough but we also saw some real effort put in too

We welcomed Jacob and Steve to there first fordys session too

We are back on Saturday for our Halloween Wakefield Thornes park run takeover and on Sunday for our long runs

27/10/2026

Another mega turn out for our Tuesday social 5k and 7.5k runs

It was also the last week of our 0-5k group and they breezed through a solid 27 mins of running and finished off with a celebratory KFC 🐓🍗🥳

We’re back on Wednesday for improvers which is a new 6/4/2 session where you gradually increase your pace but over shorter time periods. It’ll all become clear I’m sure 🤷🏻‍♂️

Also, last call for anyone wanting to volunteer at the Parkrun this coming Saturday. There’s a form to complete in the WhatsApp group or drop us a comment below 🙏🏻

26/10/2026

Hi 👋🏻 Charlotte here with your Tuesday routes.

🚨🚨🚨NEW MEETING PLACE🚨🚨🚨

We are moving meeting place again, but not far. We’ll be meeting in the Pizza Hut carpark as there is less through traffic. This was the original plan for winter but unfortunately some caravans ruined that plan but they have gone now.

There will be a 5K and 7.5K option, attached are the maps, and all paces are welcome. No one is ever left behind.

Meeting Point: Westgate Retail Park - near Pizza Hut
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: Free to join – please book on via the app or link in the comments.

If you’re new to the group, please make yourself known to one of the run leaders so we can make sure you’re supported and know how things work.

Please make sure you are wearing something reflective, have a light if possible, and make sure you stick together in small groups.

Route links below and will also be posted in the WhatsApp community.

See you there!

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3471319?units=km

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3471312?units=km

https://www.fordyruns.com/booking-calendar/frrc-wakefield

25/10/2026

It was just a bit windy this morning, but it didn't stop this fantastic lot getting out and running a chatty 10k.

Well done to Dean who breezed through his longest run yet.

We're back on Tuesday for our social 5k and 7.5k run, it's also our 0-5k cohorts last session before they join the main gang to continue on their running journey.

24/10/2026

Hi 👋🏻 Charlotte here with your Sunday routes.

I’ve got lovely 10K and 10 Mile options for you. Please familiarise yourselves with the routes so that nobody gets lost 🙏
As always, we'll make sure nobody is left behind.

📍 Holmfield Arms entrance, Thornes Park – lower car park
🕣 8:30am start
🏃 10K or 10 miles
Completely FREE

Please book on in advance so we know who's coming and can plan the groups and leaders accordingly.

See you Sunday!

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3150873?units=km

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3150858?units=km

https://www.fordyruns.com/booking-calendar/frrc-wakefield

21/10/2026

Wednesday improvers

It was a cold dark night

But we had loads turn up and attack the farklet sessions

Some amazing efforts put in

We are back on Sunday with our 10k and 10mile Sunday long runs!!

20/10/2026

It was a drizzly night in Wakefield but there was still a bumper turn out and plenty of smiles and general giddiness (mainly from Sam who was powered by haribo 🤪)

Some of our Yorkshire 10 mile and marathon runners came along for a leg stretch and it was great to welcome back Anna and Alison who we’ve not seen for while 😊

Our 0-5k group took the rain, hills and 22 minutes of running in their stride 💪🏻 Looking forward to the celebratory KFC gravy next week

We’re back on Wednesday for the improvers session which will be Gill Syke fartleks - 6.30 at Holmfield car park if you fancy a speedy session

19/10/2026

Hello everyone 👋🏻

There might be one or two tired limbs after this weekend’s runs but what better way to stretch off those aches and pains than go for a social run with your mates?

We’re keeping it simple with a good old out and back, probably down Horbury Road. So run out for 20 mins, turn round and run back, simples

Don’t forget to wear a torch 🔦 or something hi-vis 🦺 as those dark evenings are now here

Remember, we’re at the new meeting point by Wren kitchens.
‼️Please congregate in a safe place i.e. away from the moving traffic ‼️

Usual process for the runs. Please come and check in with a run leader when you get there. All paces are welcome. No one gets left behind.

📍Meeting Point: Westgate Retail Park - Near Wrens kitchens
🕤Time: 6:30pm
💷Cost: Free to join – please book on via the app or link in the comments.

See you there!

Address

Thornes Park
Wakefield
WF28PP

Opening Hours

Tuesday	6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sunday	9:30am - 12pm

Website

https://www.fordyruns.com/satellite-groups

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