Stanley Park in Blackpool was alive with energy on New Year’s Day as runners of all ages gathered for the first parkrun of 2026.
Despite the early start, the weekly 5km event attracted a strong turnout with participants swapping late nights for trainers and determination.
Volunteers lined the course to cheer on first-timers and seasoned runners alike, as the community event once again proved a positive and healthy way to begin the year.
Here are 19 amazing pictures of the New Year’s Day park run at Stanley Park in Blackpool.
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