




Hello! Welcome to Parkes Running!
My name is Ben and I set up Parkes Running with three main goals.
1. Offer great running advice through my YouTube channel, for free, every week.
2. Design affordable training plans that anyone can follow.
3. Create the best running hats in the world, while offering a line of technical and casual gear that will look awesome on any runner.
It's great to have you on board, let's get this done!
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from 4974 reviewsJust got a dope Ben Parkes black hat. Fits good and is extremely breathable. Just what I needed for this Cali heat.

Apart from being a good quality, lightweight running cap it also fits my big head (61cm, thanks for asking)!

This is a great-looking running shirt that really stands out from the typical running gear you’ll find at most athletics or sports stores. It’s well made—not that paper-thin material you sometimes get with running tops—so it feels durable and like it will last for many kilometres to come.
The advertised “moisture-wicking fabric” genuinely works. Even after a longer, faster run, I was surprised at how dry and comfortable I felt. Will this shirt make you run faster? No—but following Ben’s training plans and watching his YouTube content certainly has. I’ve seen my times improve well beyond what I thought possible.
For me, this is a win-win: I get a great piece of running kit, and I also get to support someone whose content has not only helped my running but has made me enjoy the sport more than ever.
One final tip—if you follow Ben on YouTube, you’ll find a discount code for his gear.
Highly recommended

I’ve used Ben’s 5k and Half Marathon plans to run personal bests at both! I’m positive this marathon plan will take me to new records!

Bought as a gift.
Hubby advises it’s a good colour for the summer months, lightweight, perfect fit and bonus it’s made from bottles-big kudos on the environmentally friendly aspect.
Order was delivered quickly.

Fab hat.
Worn it many a time since the sun has finally come out in the UK.
Lightweight, stylish and keeps the sun off, what more could you ask for.
Will definitely be back to buy more!

Quality is awesome. Fit perfect. Design is great. The perfect hat for racing this summer, in sunny Spain and Italy.

This product is great, I always suffer when wearing a hat, my head gets so hot. The ventilation is brilliant and keeps head much cooler. Fit is good and this hat feels great even on longer runs. Delivered promptly after order was placed.
Amazing service and I would recommend to any of my fellow runners out there!

I bought the half marathon training program to work on improving my time. The program looks fantastic, but I’m starting it with a bit of awe, since I can see that the pace it sets is quite fast. Love it!! 😊

Never been a running cap person, my kids got me one for my birthday and I’m a convert, great fit, comfortable feel and all round great addition to my running attire.

Love the design, material doesn't cause me any chafing and fit is perfect for me. Good value too! Keep up with the great designs.

Great colourful design and a good fit.

lovely cap. fits great and looks amazing. Great product !

Received my new hat today and can’t wait to wear it on my next run. Looks amazing and feels light and airy in my head.
Keep up the good work guys especially the awesome YouTube content 😀
