Running parkrun Blind: My 4 Essential Tips For Visually Impaired Runners

Running parkrun as a blind or visually impaired runner can feel intimidating at first — but with the right preparation, it can become one of the most supportive and enjoyable running experiences out there. Id like to thank the run directors & volunteer teams at Sloughbottom and North Walsham for allowing me to be fimed running with Loren and Ant. In this video, I share four essential tips that have helped me confidently run parkrun as a blind athlete. These are practical, real-world strategies to help visually impaired runners feel safer, more prepared, and more relaxed on parkrun day. If you’re living with sight loss and thinking about giving parkrun a go, this video is for you. And if you’re part of the incredible parkrun volunteer community — Run Directors, marshals, or regular helpers or participants — I’d love your input too 👇 💬 Please share your own tips or experiences in the comments about how volunteers and events can help blind or visually impaired runners have the best possible parkrun experience. Your advice could help someone take their first step onto a start line. ⏱ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:26 Tip 1 – Get in touch 01:25 Tip 2 – Arrive early 01:54 Tip 3 – Wearing high vis 02:27 Tip 4 – Be patient 03:04 Outro ⸻ I’m Rob Sears — blind athlete, PT, sports therapist, and running & triathlon coach creating honest content about sight loss, accessible fitness, and inclusive sport. 💪 Work With Me (Coaching & Training) 📩 [email protected] 🧠 Support & Information RNIB: https://www.rnib.org.uk Retina UK: https://www.retinauk.org.uk Vision Norfolk : https://www.visionnorfolk.org.uk/ ☕ Support the channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robsears Subscribe for blind sport, accessible fitness, and real conversations about life with sight loss. #BlindRunner #Parkrun #VisuallyImpairedRunner #AccessibleFitness #BlindAthlete