Why is MWF doing a parkrun/parkwalk at 9am on Saturday 5th November?

MWF wants to raise funds for essential work - supporting women doctors and medical students and improving health for all. We also want to have regional networking events for women doctors, medical students, their friends, families and supporters. parkrun is an excellent way of promoting healthy activity for all.

Please join us for the 5th November #MWFparkrun! Sign up for a barcode, wear something purple or white, tag us @medicalwomenuk on Twitter, @medicalwomenuk on instagram or Medical Women's Federation on Facebook.

What is parkrun?

parkruns are free, weekly, community events all around the world. Saturday morning events are 5k and take place in parks and open spaces. parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along, whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. Since October 2022, parkwalk is also being promoted.

How can you be involved in #MWFparkrun?

MWF representatives across the country will be taking part in a parkrun or parkwalk event on Saturday 5th November at 9am to raise money for MWF. To get involved, please follow the below steps:

- Each person taking part should sign up for their own barcode via the parkrun website.

- Once you have signed up, please get in contact with MWF by emailing admin.mwf@btconnect.com and we can help connect you with anyone also running at the same location as you.

We currently have MWF Representatives and members taking part at the below locations:

Nowton Park in Bury St Edmunds

Shinewater Park in Eastbourne

Oak Hill Park in East Barnet, London

Countess of Chester Country Park in Chester

Shroggs Park in Halifax

You can take part in any parkrun location. If you are signing up and your location is not listed above, please do let us know and we can add your location to the list.

We encourage anyone taking part to wear purple and/or white; take lots of selfies, share on social media; please invite people to sponsor you and make a donation to MWF.

Who can be involved?

Anyone can join our #MWFparkrun you may wish to invite friends, family, patients and colleagues from work.

Children must be aged 4 and over to register and obtain their own barcode. You can run with a buggy, but not a baby carrier. No scooters or bikes. Please note that juniors must be able to complete the course themselves and have their barcode scanned (unless they have long-term disabilities). All under 11s must be within arm's reach of a designated adult.