Clean Coasts attended Bundoran Promenade parkrun on Saturday to promote the #2MinuteBeachClean Campaign.
This exciting new collaboration between the two communities gave parkrun participants and spectators the opportunity to chat with Clean Coasts’ Donegal Development Officer, Auriel Robinson, to learn about how they can get involved with the #2MinuteBeachClean Campaign.
Bundoran Promenade parkrun takes place against the stunning backdrop of Donegal Bay and follows part of the scenic Rougey Cliff Walk offering breathtaking Atlantic views. Blessed with spectacular weather, Saturday morning’s event provided a friendly, welcoming atmosphere as Clean Coasts’ Development Officer Auriel Robinson joined the 68 participants to promote the #2MinuteBeachClean Campaign.
Participants and spectators alike got stuck in and tried a #2MinuteBeachClean for themselves and were delighted by the immediate impact of their actions.
Several lucky participants also received #2MinuteBeachClean Kits and other goodies. Each kit includes a foldable litter picker, making it easy to keep at hand for whenever the opportunity arises to do a quick two minute clean up.
Parkrun is a free, community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer, or spectate. The route for parkrun is 5K and takes place every Saturday morning. Every Sunday morning junior parkrun takes place which is 2K, dedicated to four to 14-year-olds and their families.
Parkrun is positive, welcoming, and inclusive; there is no time limit, and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along.
Parkrun’s inclusive and welcoming environment makes it an ideal setting to connect with participants to raise awareness about the #2MinuteBeachClean initiative. The #2MinuteBeachClean campaign aims to encourage people to take just two minutes to collect some litter while they are out and about, snap a photo, and share it on social media to show just how easy it is to make a difference.
Jenny Branigan, Territory Manager for parkrun Ireland, said: “Parkrun has always been about bringing people together for the benefit of community wellbeing, and we’re proud to expand that focus to include caring for our environment.
“Collaborating with Clean Coasts allows us to inspire parkrunners to take simple, impactful actions to keep the environment they parkrun in free from litter. Together, we can help protect the beautiful spaces we’re so fortunate to run, walk, and volunteer in every week.”
Anne Marie Kirwan, 2MinuteBeachClean Campaign Officer with Clean Coasts, said: “It was amazing to hear that the participants and spectators at Bundoran Promenade parkrun were so enthusiastic about the campaign. This is exactly what we hope to achieve from this collaboration.
“The collaboration highlights how community action can support both wellbeing and environmental protection. parkrun is a fantastic example of community spirit and positive action. The #2MinuteBeachClean Campaign is all about showing how small actions add up to big change, and we are delighted to connect with parkrunners in Donegal to spread that message.”
For more information about how you can take part in parkrun visit parkrun.ie and for more information about the #2MinuteBeachClean Campaign visit the Clean Coasts website.