Norfolk’s first ever beach-based Parkrun pulls in 160 runners

Parkrunners as the pass the dunes by Britannia Pier. PHOTO: Georg Engelhard (Image: Archant)

The Great Yarmouth North Beach parkrun began and ended by the Sandown Road slipway, detouring through the Venetian Waterways Boating Lake and Britannia Pier.

Active Norfolk project officer Andy Oakley said: "The course is beautiful with a wonderful mix of terrain. There's nothing better than running alongside lapping waves with the sun on your face."

Co-Event Director Russell Ray agreed: "I am so pleased to put Great Yarmouth on the Parkrun map. This is a fantastic opportunity.

"Walkers and those with long-term health condition are especially welcome."

Runners beside the sea. PHOTO: Andy Trohear (Image: Archant)

Funding the set-up costs, the Great Yarmouth and Waveney Clinical Commissioning Group believe this is a great way to support physical and mental wellbeing.

"I look forward to the parkrun every week," said CCG Chief Officer Melanie Craig.

Volunteers Rachel and Paul. PHOTO: Andy Trohear (Image: Archant)

The first beach-based Parkrun in Norfolk. PHOTO: Great Yarmouth Borough Council (Image: Archant)

The first beach-based Parkrun in Norfolk. PHOTO: Great Yarmouth Borough Council (Image: Archant)

The first beach-based Parkrun in Norfolk. PHOTO: Great Yarmouth Borough Council (Image: Archant)