Running

Get down to a local parkrun every Saturday at 9am. You can run, jog or walk at your own leisure at these free, weekly, community events in Medway.

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Saturday morning parkruns take place across Medway every Saturday at 9am. Facilitated by a host of friendly volunteers, the 5k distances are a great chance to take in Medway’s beautiful parks and open spaces. On Sunday mornings, there are 2k junior parkruns for children aged four to 14. The parkrun events are positive, welcoming and inclusive experiences where there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to attend. Find out more on the parkrun website (opens in a new window).

You can also find other local running activities in your neighbourhood by following the link here.

Running fact file

  • Intensity: Moderate and Intense
  • Where: Outdoors
  • Mile: 10 Minutes

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Swimming

For a low-impact but full-body workout take a dip in the pool at your local leisure centre!

Cycling

Now we’re wheely moving! From calm countryside rides to competitive road racing, cycling is a great way to exercise outdoors.

Trampoline

Boing, boing! The trampoline is the perfect way to improve blood circulation, core strength, and of course, belly laughs!

Hula Hoop

It’s all in the hips! Get shaking your tail with 20 minutes of hula hooping and you will have hooped your way to a mile!

Star Jumps

Are you the next Medway Star? Then shoot for the moon with 10 minutes of star jumps and send us your pictures.

Cricket

Howzat? Protect your wickets in the classic English sport of cricket and hit oncoming bowls for six.

Yoga

Yoga focuses on core strength, your flexibility and controlled breathing to boost physical and mental wellbeing.

Frisbee

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a frisbee! The ultimate game of catch will help you glide to a mile in 25 minutes of fun.

Walking

Get to stepping! By far the easiest way to be more active is to go for a relaxing stroll around the park, block or garden.

Dancing

Throw some shapes to your favourite tunes and dance to your heart’s content for 30 minutes.

Local Activities

See what’s happening in Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham, Rainham, Strood and everywhere in between.With plenty of things to do in Medway you can check out a host of activities near you from local park runs, yoga classes or even snowboarding! Check out all the activities in your area then get yourself out with friends and family.

We can’t wait to see how you will clock up your miles!

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A group of middle aged and older women exercise together in the park

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