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Parkruns across Hertfordshire see strong community turnout on Saturday

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 13 Oct, 05:32 · Archive

Three Hertfordshire parkruns saw over 1,000 combined participants on Saturday, with hundreds recording personal bests.

Three parkruns across Hertfordshire took place on Saturday, drawing over 1,000 participants between them.

Stevenage parkrun, held at Fairlands Valley Park, welcomed 486 runners and walkers for its 475th event. Donald Bennet was the fastest finisher with a time of 17.49, followed by Josh Wiseman in 17.54 and Jamie Cecil in 18.51. Katy Woodward was the fastest female in 19.15. A total of 66 personal bests were recorded.

St Albans parkrun at Verulamium Park marked a milestone 700th event, attracting 448 participants. Brychan Price Davies finished first in 17.32, with James Nicolson second in 17.43 and Henry Jones third in 18.14. Anna Lawson led the female finishers in 18.58. Sixty-two personal bests were recorded.

Letchworth parkrun at Grange Recreation Ground had 158 participants for its 386th event. Connor Lloyd won in 19.08, ahead of Tim Swinn in 19.14 and Paul Makowski in 19.54. Rebecca Dowell was the fastest female finisher in 22.38. Eight personal bests were achieved at the event.

Parkruns across Hertfordshire see strong community turnout on Saturday
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In this story: Letchworth · Stevenage · St Albans · Grange Recreation Ground · Fairlands Valley Park · Verulamium Park

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