# notpark.run

> notpark.run — the international landing page for race and community run organisers who want to launch a free, weekly, timed 5K event similar to Parkrun, but without using Parkrun.

## Summary

notpark.run is an independent platform (not affiliated with Parkrun) for organising free, weekly, volunteer-led timed 5K community runs. It provides a mobile app for registration and race-day timing (Timer + Scanner), a web organiser dashboard, public results, and milestone awards. Events already run internationally including Ukraine, the UK, Poland, Germany, and Slovenia.

This page is for organisers who:
- Were rejected by Parkrun or cannot get Parkrun approval
- Cannot afford Parkrun's typical startup fees (often £4,000+ in the UK or ~$5,000 in the US)
- Are in a country not served by Parkrun
- Want weekly timed community runs but cannot meet Parkrun's operating rules or brand requirements
- Need registration, timing, and results without spreadsheets

Participants always run for free. There is no large upfront Parkrun-style franchise fee. Organisers can use their own branding or operate under the notpark.run brand with a local identity (e.g. "Glenvale notpark.run").

## Key facts

- Website: https://notpark.run
- Contact email: info@notpark.run
- Events run: 2,840+
- Members: 17,500+
- Organisers: 25+
- First international event: Glenvale, UK (June 2024)

## How it works

1. Get in touch — tell us about your city, community, and timeline
2. Intro call — we walk you through the app, dashboard, and event day
3. Plan your route & team — choose a safe 5K route and train volunteers
4. Launch — run your first event with notpark.run support, then continue weekly

## Parkrun vs notpark.run (for organisers)

| Topic | Parkrun | notpark.run |
|-------|---------|-------------|
| Participant cost | Free | Free |
| Organiser startup cost | Often £4,000+ (UK) or ~$5,000 (US) | No large upfront franchise fee |
| Geographic availability | Limited to Parkrun countries | Open to international enquiries |
| Brand flexibility | Must operate as "parkrun" | Own branding possible, or notpark.run with local identity |
| Registration & timing | Parkrun ecosystem | notpark.run app + organiser dashboard |

## Frequently asked questions

Q: Is notpark.run affiliated with Parkrun?
A: No. notpark.run is independent and not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to parkrun.

Q: What if Parkrun rejected our application?
A: Many organisers come to notpark.run after a Parkrun rejection or long wait. Contact us — we help grassroots communities launch without Parkrun's franchise model.

Q: Do participants pay?
A: No. notpark.run events are completely free for runners.

Q: Can we use our own branding?
A: Yes — or you can operate under the notpark.run brand with a local identity.

## Contact

Use the enquiry form at https://notpark.run/#contact or email info@notpark.run.