Trivial question about park run

[MatildasPb]

I plan to do my first park run this coming Saturday. I'm not driving at the moment - a long, painful and emotional story - suffice to say I'll be getting a lift to the venue. Is there anywhere, or is it ok, to leave my bag (with nothing more valuable that a sweatshirt and a drink in) somewhere?

Thanks in advance

[Fabulous450 Graduate]

I’m not sure myself, but they might think it a security risk. There are some who do marshalling, so they may be able to help.

Any chance you could just bring the water, and leave the sweatshirt in the car for going back?

Or a lightweight jacket with a zip. And/Or maybe just a bit of cash to buy a drink in a bum bag? ❤️

[MatildasPb Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

Thanks, good point.

I'll travel light

[Bandit14 Graduate]

Usually a volunteers car parked at start with a big boot for you to leave kit in ( is at ours - assume most have something similar) 😊

[MatildasPb Graduate in reply to Bandit14]

Thanks, where would we be without those selfless volunteers?

[Bandit14 Graduate in reply to MatildasPb]

I know and they dont half cheer you back over that finish line - it's fab x

[Sussexmalc]

Leave it near finish line. I’d leave it looking tattered like me!

[TailChaser Graduate]

At our Parkrun we start at a sports pavilion and we can stash our stuff there, hang jackets over the railings etc. If anything is left behind they have a lost property box so you’ve got a good chance of picking it up the following week. It seems pretty safe & secure as it’s staffed throughout the run.

Good luck with your Parkrun, it gives a real purpose to your running and a target each week, with loads of friendly like minded people to chat to. Have fun 😁😁

[MatildasPb Graduate in reply to TailChaser]

Ah, that's a good point, I'll have a look at the course page.

Cheers

[MatildasPb Graduate]

Haha - thanks - it'll give me something to aim for

[Millsie-J Graduate]

Some parkruns have bins for bags, tops etc. Some use a car boot, others just leave near the start/finish line. Keep your barcode, key and phone with you and nothing of value in the bag. Enjoy!

[MatildasPb Graduate]

Thanks - Sounds like park run people are as friendly as the lovely people on this forum so I'm sure someone there will be able to advise me.

Really looking forward to it now.

[telford_mike Graduate]

At our parkrun one of the volunteers has a camper van - he leaves it at the finish with the side door open and we all sling our coats etc in there. Very useful if the weather's a bit nippy first thing 😀 You'll love it.

[MatildasPb Graduate in reply to telford_mike]

Thanks Mike

Chilly times are indeed just around the corner again.