March Parkrun

March parkrun event 407 results from West End Park

March parkrun at West End Park saw 131 runners <i>(Image: Supplied)</i>
March parkrun at West End Park saw 131 runners (Image: Supplied)
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March Parkrun welcomed 131 participants to West End Park on Saturday, August 23 for its 407th event.

Runners, joggers, walkers and volunteers gathered on City Road for another morning of community spirit and friendly competition.

Serge Lambert of March AC led the field, crossing the line first in 19 minutes and 42 seconds.

Dougal Patterson was the next to finish with a time of 19.53, followed by Toby Odlin in third, completing the course in 20.50.

Among the women, Emily Law posted the fastest time, finishing in 23.04.

Samantha Jane Hodson was the second fastest female with a time of 26.13, while Michelle Prior of Ramsey Road Runners took third place among the women in 26.14.

The event was made possible thanks to the efforts of volunteers: James Arran, Joice Bandoquillo Showell, Daniel Bayles, Helen Bradley, Glen Cole, Stephen Cowell, Raymond Few, Andrew Fovargue, Michelle Fovargue, Victor Jeeves, Geraldine Larham, Emily Law, Felicity Law, Florence Law, Simon Law, Jake Leach, Katie Leach, Vanessa Murray, Wendy Oriordan, Mark Pegler, Keith Saward, Alex Showell, Gary Tickner, and David Watts, who generously gave their time to support the event.

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