Parkrun enthusiasts travel the globe to complete the 'alphabeteer' challenge
Community

Parkrun enthusiasts travel the globe to complete the 'alphabeteer' challenge

2 hours ago · Originally published 1 Aug 2026 8/10 Original headline: Parkrun: The people who run the world one letter at a time
Parkrun participants are travelling to international locations to complete a challenge that requires attending events starting with every letter of the alphabet. By using a universal barcode system, runners can track their progress across 2,300 events worldwide - turning a simple 5k run into a global pursuit of elusive letters.
Source: BBC Northern Ireland National
Read the full story
Report this article