Overview

• Parkrun has eliminated all gender, course, and age records from its website following criticism for allowing transgender women to self-identify their gender.
• The move, supported by some former Olympic athletes, is intended to make the event more inclusive and less competitive.
• Critics, including campaign groups and former athletes, accuse Parkrun of sex discrimination and call for records based on biological sex.
• The changes have sparked controversy among participants, with some viewing it as a loss of a competitive element.
• Parkrun emphasizes that the decision was part of a long-term inclusivity strategy and not solely in response to the transgender debate.