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, each country can nominate one special day per year on which they can stage events.
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 | Christmas Day |
| Finland | Christmas Eve |
| France | Christmas Day |
| Germany | German Unity Day |
| Ireland | Christmas Day |
| Italy | Christmas Day |
| Japan | Greenery Day |
| Malaysia | Malaysia Day |
| New Zealand | Christmas Day |
| Norway | Christmas Eve |
| Poland | Boxing Day |
| Russia | Orthadox Christmas |
| 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.