*UPDATE: it’s finally confirmed! The first ever Cofton parkrun is tomorrow on Saturday 8th August 2026!
https://bromsgrovestandard.co.uk/news/first-ever-cofton-park-parkrun-to-take-place-this-saturday/
*Update – June 3rd, 2026: the BBC website has an article on Cofton parkrun: New parkrun will ‘spread happiness and positivity’.
*Note: I’m now offering discounted one-to-one running sessions for the rest of the summer, at £20 for half an hour, in the Cofton / Lickey Hills / Barnt Green area and beyond:
– Beginners: interval sessions with mix of running and walking
– Faster runners: continuous running up to 20 minute 5k pace
– I’m a local personal trainer with over 15 years of experience
https://christrain.co.uk/chris-gibbs-personal-training/
The planned 5K Parkrun at Cofton Park is great news for runners in south Birmingham / north Bromsgrove, who can now have their own local event, after previously having to travel to Cannon Hill or Arrow Valley.
Parkrun is a community event, held at venues all over the country at 9am every Saturday morning. It allows runners of all abilities to complete the course at their own pace, and have their times recorded efficiently online so that they can chart their progress.
My own most recent parkrun was at Arrow Valley, where I ran with a teenage PT client on his first parkrun/5k. Over the years I’ve found parkrun to be a great milestone for clients of all ages to work towards. This has included younger kids that I have trained – they also have the option of the shorter Bromsgrove Junior Parkrun (2k).
Chris Gibbs Fitness 