Parkrun Championship

What Is It?

A year-long club competition across 12 different parkruns — one event each month.
Scored using age grading, so it’s fair for all ages and genders.
You must complete at least 8 events to qualify.
Your best 8 scores count toward the final rankings.

 Scoring System

 Step 1: Age Grading = Your Base Score

We convert your official age grading % from the parkrun results into points:

Age Grade %

Points

90%+ 100 pts

85.0 – 89.9% 95 pts

80.0 – 84.9% 90 pts

75.0 – 79.9% 85 pts

70.0 – 74.9% 80 pts

65.0 – 69.9% 75 pts

60.0 – 64.9% 70 pts

55.0 – 59.9% 65 pts

50.0 – 54.9% 60 pts

45.0 – 49.9% 55 pts

40.0 – 44.9% 50 pts

Under 40% 45 pts

 Bonus Points

Bonus

Points

Parkrun PB (not course PB) +5 pts

Completed all 12 events +10 pts (end-of-year bonus)

*PB bonus can only be earned once per Year.*

 Example Monthly Score

Sarah runs Heaton Park in February with 77.1% → earns 85 points
She sets a PB → earns +5 bonus
 Total for the month: 90 points

 Final Standings

– Only your top 8 scores count toward your final championship total.
– You can run all 12 for more chances at better scores.
– Maximum score: 815 (with bonuses)

 Awards

 Overall Champion Male and Female