A professional website andthe need to pay local councils for the use of the park would indicate that there is substantial funding for Parkrun.

Who is paying Parkrun? Are England Athletics putting money into this organisation?
Who are the people organising Parkrun? Are they part of the athletic establishment?

What is the background for the founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt?

Quote Originally Posted by Paul Sinton-Hewitt
Current job : CEO at Parkrun

Past jobs :
Programme Management at H3G
Owner at Sinhew Ltd (a management consultancy company)
Project Manager at Vodafone
Quote Originally Posted by Parkrun
Our official sponsorship deals make it possible for parkrun events to be free. Without our sponsors, parkrun could not survive.