{"id":35529,"date":"2026-03-29T21:49:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T20:49:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/?p=35529"},"modified":"2026-03-29T21:49:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T20:49:57","slug":"st-matthews-field-parkrun-one-i-recommend-a-visit-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/2026\/03\/29\/st-matthews-field-parkrun-one-i-recommend-a-visit-to\/","title":{"rendered":"St Matthew\u2019s Field parkrun &#8211; One I Recommend a Visit To"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We headed to St Matthew\u2019s Field <a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/parkrun-tourism-reviews-by-a-jeffer\/\">parkrun<\/a> for their 15 event. Therefore taking my Wilson Index up to 15 (see <a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/2024\/06\/07\/guide-to-parkrun-tourism-stats-and-challenges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">parkrun stats and challenges<\/a>). A very enjoyable and much recommended parkrun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/St-Matthews-Field-parkrun-sign.jpg?resize=1000%2C704&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"St Matthew\u2019s Field parkrun sign\n\" class=\"wp-image-35535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/St-Matthews-Field-parkrun-sign.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/St-Matthews-Field-parkrun-sign.jpg?resize=300%2C211&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/St-Matthews-Field-parkrun-sign.jpg?resize=768%2C541&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>St. Matthew\u2019s Field &amp; The Meads Eco Park, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7HD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&nbsp;Bridgwater Fair Field, at the corner of Durleigh Road and Haygrove Park Road, w3w: \/\/\/bowls.crisp.epic.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Facilities at St Matthew\u2019s Field parkrun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The carpark was just over a km away and we did end up running some of that to ensure we got there in time. It was definitely further than we had anticipated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/St-Matthews-Field-parkrun-parking-768x1024.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"St Matthew\u2019s Field parkrun parking\" class=\"wp-image-35537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/St-Matthews-Field-parkrun-parking.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/St-Matthews-Field-parkrun-parking.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/St-Matthews-Field-parkrun-parking.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>It is also accessible on foot and by bus or train.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bridgwater Cricket Club is across the road for toilet access and post event refreshment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There\u2019s a children\u2019s play area next to the course too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course at St Matthew\u2019s Field parkrun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The course is run on a combination of grass, permanent paths and trail paths. Personally I felt very little was run on the grass. Which means that unless it had been super bad weather I would opt for road shoes. My husband insists I get a hybrid pair mind!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"963\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/St-Matthews-Field-parkrun-start-on-field-963x1024.jpg?resize=963%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"St Matthew\u2019s Field parkrun start on field\" class=\"wp-image-35538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/St-Matthews-Field-parkrun-start-on-field.jpg?resize=963%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 963w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/St-Matthews-Field-parkrun-start-on-field.jpg?resize=282%2C300&amp;ssl=1 282w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/St-Matthews-Field-parkrun-start-on-field.jpg?resize=768%2C816&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/St-Matthews-Field-parkrun-start-on-field.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 963px) 100vw, 963px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Three Laps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A beautiful three lap course with views of Bridgwater town and the Meads eco-park, and beyond to the Quantock hills. Apparently there was a scarecrow but I totally missed this!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/incline-at-St-Matthews-Field-parkrun-768x1024.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"incline at St Matthew\u2019s Field parkrun\" class=\"wp-image-35539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/incline-at-St-Matthews-Field-parkrun.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/incline-at-St-Matthews-Field-parkrun.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/incline-at-St-Matthews-Field-parkrun.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Going around the perimeter of a field and alongside a brook on a raised track. It also narrows across a small bridge. There\u2019s also a small bit of up and down. Strava recorded 26m elevation gain if you care about the readings of my Apple watch.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"818\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dog-friendly-at-St-Matthews-Field-parkrun.jpg?resize=1000%2C818&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"dog friendly at St Matthew\u2019s Field parkrun\" class=\"wp-image-35542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dog-friendly-at-St-Matthews-Field-parkrun.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dog-friendly-at-St-Matthews-Field-parkrun.jpg?resize=300%2C245&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dog-friendly-at-St-Matthews-Field-parkrun.jpg?resize=768%2C628&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>It is a dog friendly course.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apricot the Mascot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>They have introduced a mascot called Apricot which they hide each week for the children to find! I was thrilled that I did manage to spot that!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Apricot-St-Matthews-Field-parkrun-mascot-768x1024.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Apricot St Matthew\u2019s Field parkrun mascot\" class=\"wp-image-35540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Apricot-St-Matthews-Field-parkrun-mascot.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Apricot-St-Matthews-Field-parkrun-mascot.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Apricot-St-Matthews-Field-parkrun-mascot.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About to St Matthew\u2019s Field parkrun Event 15<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, it was odd socks day (for Down syndrome), it was Comic relief (with volunteers wearing red noses) and also St Mary\u2019s takeover!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/comic-relief-volunteer-at-St-Matthews-Field-parkrun-768x1024.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Comic Relief volunteer at St Matthew\u2019s Field parkrun\" class=\"wp-image-35544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/comic-relief-volunteer-at-St-Matthews-Field-parkrun.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/comic-relief-volunteer-at-St-Matthews-Field-parkrun.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/comic-relief-volunteer-at-St-Matthews-Field-parkrun.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Neighbours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A new parkrun event wishing to have good relations with the neighbours. We are asked to not park in neighbouring streets and there are signs on the course to be quiet.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/quiet-respect-neighbours-sign-at-St-Matthews-Field-parkrun-768x1024.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"quiet please respect neighbours sign at St Matthew\u2019s Field parkrun\" class=\"wp-image-35541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/quiet-respect-neighbours-sign-at-St-Matthews-Field-parkrun.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/quiet-respect-neighbours-sign-at-St-Matthews-Field-parkrun.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/quiet-respect-neighbours-sign-at-St-Matthews-Field-parkrun.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signs, Board and Bell<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>There is also a sign about how to do this event. Including information for first timers and tourists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plus you can find a clear picture of the route near the starting area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/St-Matthews-Field-parkrun-course-visual.jpg?resize=652%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"St Matthew\u2019s Field parkrun course visual\" class=\"wp-image-35546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/St-Matthews-Field-parkrun-course-visual.jpg?w=652&amp;ssl=1 652w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/St-Matthews-Field-parkrun-course-visual.jpg?resize=245%2C300&amp;ssl=1 245w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Then they had hooks for their finishing tokens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For your PB there was a fire bell that said, turn you\u2019re on fire!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"952\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pb-bell-at-St-Matthews-Field-parkrun-952x1024.jpg?resize=952%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"PB bell at St Matthew\u2019s Field parkrun\" class=\"wp-image-35545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pb-bell-at-St-Matthews-Field-parkrun.jpg?resize=952%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 952w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pb-bell-at-St-Matthews-Field-parkrun.jpg?resize=279%2C300&amp;ssl=1 279w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pb-bell-at-St-Matthews-Field-parkrun.jpg?resize=768%2C826&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pb-bell-at-St-Matthews-Field-parkrun.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This was a really lovely parkrun. Both my husband and I really enjoyed it. Not even sure what was different but it was just very friendly, welcoming and inclusive. Maybe was the addition of all the children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children at parkrun<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It was due to us wanting to encourage our <a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/2017\/06\/12\/should-children-do-parkrun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">children to exercise that we started parkrun<\/a> in the first place A young man was struggling with his breathing a bit and I gave him a tip on how to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jeffing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>My legs had been hurting and so I had decided to <a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/jeffing-at-parkrun-things-to-consider-including-ratios\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Jeff the parkrun<\/a>. Running for 2 minutes and then walking for 30 seconds. Told him that I was just going to run for 2 minutes and then I\u2019d walk &#8211; giving him a chance to catch up.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pinkoddy-stats-at-St-Matthews-Field-parkrun.jpg?resize=800%2C799&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pinkoddy Jeffing stats at St Matthew\u2019s Field parkrun\" class=\"wp-image-35549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pinkoddy-stats-at-St-Matthews-Field-parkrun.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pinkoddy-stats-at-St-Matthews-Field-parkrun.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pinkoddy-stats-at-St-Matthews-Field-parkrun.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pinkoddy-stats-at-St-Matthews-Field-parkrun.jpg?resize=768%2C767&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Finish<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Right near the end, probably around 400m he was struggling more. He\u2019d done so well and I helped encourage him to the end. Including stopping on our sprint finish. Whoever it was at the finish told me it was really lovely to see. I assume it was his mother who thanked me also.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"458\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pinkoddy-finishing-at-St-Matthews-Field-parkrun.jpg?resize=800%2C458&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pinkoddy finishing at St Matthew\u2019s Field parkrun\" class=\"wp-image-35548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pinkoddy-finishing-at-St-Matthews-Field-parkrun.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pinkoddy-finishing-at-St-Matthews-Field-parkrun.jpg?resize=300%2C172&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pinkoddy-finishing-at-St-Matthews-Field-parkrun.jpg?resize=768%2C440&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First Timer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Afterwards I discovered that it was his very first parkrun &#8211; and I hope that I helped made his experience just as positive as he\u2019d made mine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">St Matthew\u2019s Field parkrun Stats for Event 15<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There were 195 participants at St Matthew\u2019s Field parkrun event 15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>96 male, 94 female and 5 unknown<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>19 first timers at parkrun<ul><li>JW10 &#8211; 3<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>JM10 &#8211; 3<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>JM11-14 -3<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>JW11-14 &#8211; 1<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>JW15-17 -1<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>SM18-19 -1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Plus an additional 43 tourists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>36 volunteers made it happen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With 69 PBs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"406\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/St-Matthews-Field-parkrun-stats-event-15.jpg?resize=406%2C1000&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"St Matthew\u2019s Field parkrun event 15 stats and volunteers\" class=\"wp-image-35550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/St-Matthews-Field-parkrun-stats-event-15.jpg?w=406&amp;ssl=1 406w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/St-Matthews-Field-parkrun-stats-event-15.jpg?resize=122%2C300&amp;ssl=1 122w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 406px) 100vw, 406px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Times<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Times ranged between 18:50-1:01:06<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First female (position 13) 22:18<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>75 sub30<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Junior Results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As it was a St Mary\u2019s takeover I have added some stats for the young people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>First under 11 male &#8211; 23:21<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And female &#8211; 29:23<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>JM 11-14 &#8211; 26:56<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>JW 11-14 &#8211; 30:28<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I haven\u2019t done any of the nearby parkruns. Although I know that Sarah has done <a href=\"https:\/\/mumofthreeworld.com\/2024\/04\/parkrun-tourism-marine-parade-parkrun.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Marine Parade parkrun<\/a> (14.7m) away.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We headed to St Matthew\u2019s Field parkrun for their 15 event. Therefore taking my Wilson Index up to 15 (see parkrun stats and challenges). A very enjoyable and much recommended parkrun. St. Matthew\u2019s Field &amp; The Meads Eco Park, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7HD &nbsp;Bridgwater Fair Field, at the corner of Durleigh Road and Haygrove Park &#8230; <a title=\"St Matthew\u2019s Field parkrun &#8211; One I Recommend a Visit To\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/2026\/03\/29\/st-matthews-field-parkrun-one-i-recommend-a-visit-to\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about St Matthew\u2019s Field parkrun &#8211; One I Recommend a Visit To\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":35535,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4699,5142,4014,4561],"tags":[4107,5924,5420],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/St-Matthews-Field-parkrun-sign.jpg?fit=1000%2C704&ssl=1","uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/St-Matthews-Field-parkrun-sign.jpg?fit=1000%2C704&ssl=1",1000,704,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/St-Matthews-Field-parkrun-sign.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/St-Matthews-Field-parkrun-sign.jpg?fit=300%2C211&ssl=1",300,211,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/St-Matthews-Field-parkrun-sign.jpg?fit=768%2C541&ssl=1",768,541,true],"large":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/St-Matthews-Field-parkrun-sign.jpg?fit=1000%2C704&ssl=1",1000,704,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/St-Matthews-Field-parkrun-sign.jpg?fit=1000%2C704&ssl=1",1000,704,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/St-Matthews-Field-parkrun-sign.jpg?fit=1000%2C704&ssl=1",1000,704,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"pinkoddy","author_link":"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/author\/pinkoddy\/"},"uagb_comment_info":1,"uagb_excerpt":"We headed to St Matthew\u2019s Field parkrun for their 15 event. Therefore taking my Wilson Index up to 15 (see parkrun stats and challenges). A very enjoyable and much recommended parkrun. 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