parkrun Friend

Embracing Joyful parkrunning Experiences

Power of music

Researchs show tunes can make your workout easier. Music could be a powerful motivational tool, boosting your energy and encouraging you. The rhythmic beats could also synchronize with your strides, helping maintain a steady rhythm.

Sociable headphones

With shokz bone-conduction headphones, parkrunners can now immerse themselves in their favorite music and podcasts, without blocking out the sounds of nature, fellow parkrunners, or important safety cues.

Prioritizing Safety with
Situational Awareness

Race approved headphones

Safety is paramount while exercising. Shokz has been promoting running safety with England Athletics since 2016. Shokz bone-conduction headphones are the only headphones allowed by England Athletics and approved for use in all road races under the UK Athletics Rules of Competition.

Situational Awareness

The open-ear design allows parkrunners to stay connected to their surroundings and enables them to quickly respond to any unexpected situations. parkrunners can now run, jog or walk with confidence, knowing they have a reliable audio companion that prioritizes their well-being.

"We are delighted to welcome Shokz to the parkrun family, their commitment to innovation and their passion for empowering people to take part in physical activity while safely listening to their favourite playlist makes them a perfect partner. "

Kenneth Foreman,
Head of Commercial and Fundraising

"At Shokz, we believe that exercising is not just about fitness; it's about joy, self-discovery, and community. And that's why we are joining forces with parkrun, an organization that shares our commitment to create a safe and joyful running environment. Together, we will revolutionize the way you parkrun and we are looking forward to being a part of your parkrun journey."

Leon Du,
Shokz UK Manager

Music Meets Running