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Suffolk Parkruns Attract Hundreds of Runners With Personal Best Performances

Local volunteers have powered these free weekly 5K runs to foster health through community connections across Suffolk.

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Overview

  • Christchurch Park parkrun welcomed 421 participants in its third edition, led by Liam White’s 17:48 finish.
  • Nowton Park hosted 262 runners, with Roderick Mansel clocking 18:30 and Anna Evans setting a 19:36 personal best.
  • Kesgrave parkrun saw 204 entrants, featuring Hugh Ross’s fastest male time of 18:14 and Kathy Henly’s top female mark at 21:50.
  • The free weekly 5K events remained open to all abilities, underscoring parkrun’s accessible model for community fitness.
  • Volunteers at each venue coordinated timing, course setup and runner support to sustain the series’ growth across Suffolk.