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New Walk@parkrun Launched at Valley Newtownabbey

Walking In Your Community

Walking In Your Community

Cost: FREE
New Walk@parkrun Launched at Valley Newtownabbey

Walk @ parkrun A Free, Friendly, Weekly 5k walk in Valley Park, Newtownabbey beginning 12th August 2017 at 9:30am weekly

Walking in Your Community in association with parkrun UK are thrilled to announce the launch of ‘Walk @ parkrun Valley Newtownabbey. The event is set to run alongside the existing parkrun, on Saturday 12th August 2017 at 9:30am.

As part of parkrun UK’s ongoing encouragement to get everyone active, it is hoped that this FREEFRIENDLYWEEKLY 5k walk will create a vibrant atmosphere for the whole community to get involved. Non-competitive and lots of fun, this free walk is open to all, from families with buggies to those simply looking to get out for a walk and meet other local people.

You don’t need to be an Olympic athlete to benefit from regular physical activity, Regular walking and other physical activity woven into your daily routine can bring huge benefits to your physical and mental wellbeing. Walking in green spaces in particular has been shown to reduce instances of depression and high blood pressure alone.

This free event has been developed to support local community groups, youth clubs, health centres and local organisations to get out and enjoy their local green space’s and meet local people and have fun. 

Looking forward to the event Claire Overend from Walking in Your Community a programme funded through SportNI commented; “Walk @ parkrun is set to be a fantastic event for those in north Belfast and Newtownabbey. Ideal for community groups and organisations to get involved with on a weekly basis, this free event is not to be missed. Obviously, there are the physical benefits of getting active, but there’s also the great social aspect – there is a real sense of fun and community every week, and it gives people a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. Regardless of your fitness, ability or experience, there really is a place for everyone.” 

To register simply sign up online for your unique timing code, selecting #ParkWalk as your ‘club’ when registering.

Funded through Sportni's Active clubs programme & National Lottery 

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Valley Leisure Centre
BT36 7LJ
United Kingdom

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claire saunders