I'd assume it's about the local parish council deciding that several hundred people using a park each Saturday for an hour is a bad thing and want to stop it.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-36030582
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A council has voted to become the first in the world to charge Parkrun a fee for the use of its grounds.
Hundreds take part in two free, timed runs organised by Parkrun UK in Little Stoke Park, near Bristol, on Saturdays.
Stoke Gifford Parish council said it was "unfair" to expect non-running residents to pay for path upkeep. It voted six to four in favour of charges.
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Outstandingly poor move by the local council.
As a major fan of parkrun anything that can get 90,000 people running or walking 5k each week should be applauded and helped as much as possible, not seen as a form of cash cow.