We kicked off the first GoodGym session of 2026 with a high-energy morning at Morden Parkrun! It was a brilliantly busy turnout; with a nearby event cancelled, we saw a huge influx of runners eager for their first Saturday 5k of the year.

The team braved the icy, cold temperatures to support the core volunteer crew, keeping the finish funnel flowing smoothly and warming up our hands with some post-run token sorting. Despite the chill, the atmosphere was fantastic - a perfect way to ring in the new year with the local community.

It was a lovely morning for volunteering as we supported with cheering on runners then scanning barcodes playing a vital role in kicking off everyone's weekend with a dose of active community spirit.

What a perfect morning to celebrate a milestone! We marked one year since launching GoodGym Merton by supporting our friends at Morden Parkrun.

The beautiful, crisp morning was ideal for getting out and doing good. Our team embraced various roles, from marshalling the course and handing out finish tokens to expertly managing the funnel. We had an absolute blast cheering on every single walker and runner including several members of the GoodGym team who took on the course themselves!

It was a brilliant, energetic way to celebrate a year of incredible community achievements. Cheers to many more years of getting fit and doing good in Merton!

Well done team and congratulations to Alex and Siobhan on their first Parkrun experience and welcome Siobhan (officially) to the team.

Out bright and early to lend a hand at the weekly Morden parkrun, marshalling.

2 GoodGymmers started the weekend bright and early by boosting the Morden parkrun roster, taking on crucial setup and marshalling roles! Despite the beautiful morning light, it was a seriously windy day, forcing us to battle the elements to stop the course signage from being blown away. After successfully completing the setup, securing every cone and arrow, we quickly transitioned into race mode, cheering on the runners (including some of the Goodgym Merton team) from our marshalling points. It was a great feeling to support such a brilliant community event and guarantee a smooth run for everyone!

Morden Parkrun had a GoodGym volunteer support operations amid rainy conditions. Approximately 150-200 participants braved muddy paths, maintaining high spirits.