There are two days in each year where events may stage events on days other than their normal day.
Since 25th December 2004, Bushy parkrun has held an event on Christmas Day and following this tradition, country can nominate one special day per year on which they can stage additional events. This can be any day of the year but should coincide with a public holiday, festival or celebration.
parkrun events may also choose to put on an additional event on January 1st each year.
Use the links below to see who has declared that they are staging extra events.
Country | Special Day |
Australia | Christmas Day |
Canada | Canada Day |
Denmark | Constitution Day |
Finland | Ascension Day |
France | Christmas Day |
Germany | German Unity Day |
Ireland | Christmas Day |
Italy | Christmas Day |
Japan | Greenery Day |
Malaysia | Malaysia Day |
Netherlands | Whit Monday |
New Zealand | Christmas Day |
Norway | Labour Day |
Poland | Boxing Day |
Singapore | National Day |
South Africa | Freedom Day |
Sweden | National Day of Sweden |
United Kingdom | Christmas Day |
United States | Thanksgiving |
Please see the News page on the local event's website and/or check social media channels for extra information.