Overview
- Thousands took part in Christmas morning events across the island of Ireland, with multiple sites reporting record participation.
- Stormont in east Belfast set a new high with 1,152 participants, far exceeding last year’s 790 as organisers cited a growing Christmas tradition.
- Wallace Park in Lisburn logged 713 runners, up from 624, with the run director noting unprecedented finish-line queues and a strong community pull.
- The parkruns are free, timed 5k events run by volunteers, who organisers credit as essential to the smooth and welcoming atmosphere.
- Worcester’s event highlighted wider growth trends, having reached 1,000 participants in 2024 and planning for up to 1,500 this year, as festive dress and inclusivity drew broad appeal.