Parkrun in north Herts could return at the end of October, according to the global chief executive of the organisation.

The five kilometre events, which had been held weekly on Saturday mornings at Fairlands Valley in Stevenage and across the country, have been suspended due to the Covid-19 lockdown.

But now parkrun, which is backed by the Co-op and brings many people from Hitchin and surrounding areas to the popular event, is intended to return after detailed discussions between health and sport bodies in England and the organisation.

Parkrun global chief executive Nick Pearson said: "Ever since parkrun events closed in the UK and across the world, we've been focused on understanding how and when we would be able to resume in a safe and appropriate way.

"Throughout, we have sought to understand the evidence, to be a part of discussions with government and public health bodies, to listen to the parkrun community, and to communicate regularly, transparently and honestly.

"Following detailed conversations with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), Sport England, and Public Health England, I am delighted to announce that we intend to reopen parkrun and junior parkrun events in England toward the end of October this year."