• How many people can be in a team, and do we need a leader?

  Maximum of seven, any leader counts as one of them, and under-14s need one.Popular

• When is the Run, and when do bookings open?

  The first Saturday in March, with bookings opening the previous November.Popular

• What are the Start Zones, and how do we pick one?

  Waterloo, Hyde Park or Regents Park, and your coordinator picks one for the whole group.Some readers

• "Team Speeds: Park Run, Joggers or Runners?"

  Park Run, Joggers or Runners only affects who you're matched against, not the game.Few readers

• Who can take part?

  Anyone aged 10 or over who's in Scouts, Guides or SAGGA.Few readers

• Can we choose our own team name?

  You pick from a fixed list; custom or made-up team names aren't allowed.Few readers

• We've missed the deadline — can we still book?

  No late bookings and no waiting list, though places sometimes reappear before the cut-off.Few readers

• Do we pay for leaders and accompanying adults?

  Everyone going round with a team pays, leaders and adult helpers included.Few readers

• Can we reserve or hold spaces?

  No provisional holds, though you can pay for dummy names and swap them in later.Few readers

• Why are there no spaces left at our Start Zone?

  A zone closes once it's two groups ahead of the quietest, and often reopens later.Few readers

• How many teams and players can we bring?

  No limit per group, but the Run caps at 10,000 players and sells out fast.Few readers

• What is the cut-off deadline?

  The Friday three weeks before the Run, when the booking system locks.Few readers