West End Park was alive with energy on Saturday, July 19, as 124 runners, joggers, and walkers took part in the 402nd March parkrun along City Road.
The community event continues to draw locals of all ages and abilities, with this week seeing 20 participants achieve personal bests.
Leading the field for the men, Glen Watts of Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers crossed the line first in 16.27.
Close behind was clubmate Dan Watts, finishing in 17.19, while Mark Godfrey of March AC took third place with a time of 18.57.
Among the women, Liberty Sibthorp of March AC was the fastest, completing the course in 20.42.
Sarah Laws, taking part in her very first parkrun, secured the second spot in 21.24.
Abigail Jeeves, also representing March AC, followed with a time of 23.08.
The event was made possible by the dedication of its volunteers: Joanne Anderson, Joice Bandoquillo Showell, Helen Bradley, Diane Brown, Glen Cole, Stephen Cowell, Raymond Few, Andrew Fovargue, Amy Fox, Robert Grant, Victor Jeeves, Patricia Norris, Emma Reed, Keith Saward, Andy Shippam, Alex Showell, Andrew Slowey, Rachel Smith, Gary Tickner, and Traviss Willcox, who gave their time to ensure the smooth running of the event.
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