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Parkrun events across Hertfordshire attract hundreds of runners

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 27 Oct, 05:32 · Archive

Three Hertfordshire parkrun events on Saturday recorded a combined 935 participants and 91 personal bests.

Three Hertfordshire parkrun events took place on Saturday, drawing a combined total of 935 participants.

St Albans parkrun welcomed 325 runners and walkers for its 702nd event at Verulamium Park. Charlie Hodge finished first with a time of 17.28, followed by Adam Yorwerth in 18.33 and Stephen Campbell in 19.03. Emily Hickey-Baird was the fastest female finisher in 21.02. Nineteen personal bests were recorded.

Letchworth parkrun attracted 126 participants for its 388th event at Grange Recreation Ground. John Goward won in 21.07, with Joe Bateman second in 21.16 and Chris Belcher third in 22.01. Rachel Goward led the female finishers in 25.53. Six personal bests were achieved.

Stevenage parkrun recorded the highest attendance with 484 participants for its 477th event at Fairlands Valley Park. Will Allardyce finished first in 17.16, followed by Elliot Jackson in 17.57 and Hiro Furusawa in 18.14. Ella Pinder was the fastest female in 21.13. The event saw 66 personal bests recorded, the highest of the three events.

Parkrun events across Hertfordshire attract hundreds of runners
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In this story: St Albans · Verulamium Park · Letchworth · Grange Recreation Ground · Stevenage · Fairlands Valley Park

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