This petition is about the removal of the course data that was displayed on the parkrun website, such as 'Age Category Records' 'Fastest 500' 'Most events' and 'Sub 17 and Sub 20' (5k parkrun) for each individual parkrun and junior parkrun.

My son, like many other runners, has seen his course achievements vanish overnight. The removal of statistics from parkrun has left a void in the hearts of many participants. These stats are not just numbers; they represent personal milestones and progress that inspire runners of all abilities to push their limits.

Statistics have always been an integral part of parkrun. They provide a tangible measure of improvement and motivate participants to keep striving for better results. For my son and countless others, these stats serve as a testament to their hard work and dedication.

The decision to remove these statistics is disheartening, especially for those who rely on them as motivation or use them as benchmarks for their fitness goals. Without these stats, the essence of friendly competition and self-improvement that parkrun embodies is lost.

We understand that changes may be necessary at times but believe this particular change negatively impacts the community spirit inherent in Parkrun events. We urge the management team at parkrun to reconsider this decision and reinstate these statistics for all participants.

Please sign this petition if you believe in the importance of maintaining records that celebrate personal achievement and foster a sense of community among runners everywhere.

Bring back the stats!

Reasons for signing the petition

Thank you for all the valuable feedback from those who have already signed. It is humbling to see why these stats means so much to so many different people, across every part of our community. The main points coming through strongly are:

• Strong disagreement with the removal of age records and certain statistics from parkrun.
• Belief that statistics, including age-graded records and league tables, are crucial for motivation, inspiration, and personal achievement.
• Feeling disheartened and disconnected from the essence of parkrun due to the removal of these statistics.
• Assertion that age records and statistics contribute significantly to the inclusive and communal nature of parkrun.
• Emphasis on the importance of categorised age records and league tables in creating inspiration for runners of all levels.
• Concern that the decision diminishes the joy of the event, discourages self-improvement, and makes parkrun less inclusive.
• Emphasis on the need for transparency, consultation, and consideration of the majority opinion within the parkrunning community.
• Belief that the restoration of age records and statistics is essential for the continued enjoyment, motivation, and inclusivity of parkrun.
• Call for parkrun to reconsider the decision and reinstate the removed age records and statistics.

What was removed?

• Age category records
• This week’s first finishers
• New category records
• Sub 17 and sub 20
• Top age grade
• Course records
• Most first finishes
• Female record
• Male record
• Age graded record and age graded league
• Fastest 500
• Most events
• Freedom runs
• Parkrun clubs
• Average finishes per participant
• Attendance records
• Search function

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