Watermead Country Park parkrun

The course

The course is 5k long. The course is at Watermead Country Park, Syston. The course is ran entirely on tarmac paths except for a very short section of grass (approx 15m). Some sections of the course may accumulate mud, leaves and puddles after rain. Dependent on availability, marshals will be at key sections of the course, or signs will be in place.

Please remember that the parkrun uses shared paths. For the continued success of the event, please give way to other park users. This won't hurt your time, it won't stop you from getting a PB and it will make sure everyone continues to enjoy the event.

Please, wherever possible walk, jog, cycle or use public transport when attending the event. If you do have to drive, please consider car-sharing to reduce our impact on both the environment and other park users. Please also watch out for other park users when arriving and leaving. Parking may be limited so try to arrive early.

Course details from the official parkrun event page.

After the run

Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee at the Bada Bean mobile coffee and snack van (in the park) or at The Hope and Anchor, Wanlip Road, LE7 1PD. There is ANPR in operation, so please make sure you make a purchase in the pub and enter your registration details into the tablet on the bar - please come and join us!

Opening hours

What people say

“Fantastic parkrun! Lovely scenic views around the lakes. Always a lovely atmosphere. Pushchair friendly as on paths and very flat (bar a little bridge or two and some little bumps in the path). Bada Bean coffee van is…”Katie Lowe · 5 stars