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325 Participants and 28 Personal Bests Highlight 504th Kesgrave Parkrun

Volunteers filled more than 30 roles to support the free community 5K that has brought locals together weekly for over nine years.

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Overview

  • Ronnie Baxter Laud led the field with a personal best of 17:53, followed by Veeromsai Ande in 18:37 and Nathan Laud in 18:50.
  • Lily Burton won the women’s race in 20:01, with Orla Holland and Lily Firth completing the female podium in 21:46 and 23:30 respectively.
  • A total of 28 participants recorded personal best times, reflecting strong performance across the course.
  • More than 30 volunteers were publicly thanked for managing everything from course marshaling to timekeeping at the free community event.
  • Launched over nine years ago, the event has grown into a staple Saturday gathering for health, fitness and community engagement.