It may have been another wet, windy and wild Saturday but it didn’t stop the celebrations for the 250th parkrun event in Seaton.
Since the launch event in November 2016, more than 10,000 different people have completed the 5k free, timed run with more than 500 different volunteers helping.
With just a handful of cancellations as well as the “pause’ due to the pandemic, the event has averaged 189 finishers each week with many more volunteers and spectators all ensuring a wonderful atmosphere on the Esplanade every Saturday and contributing to Seaton’s friendly welcome.
At Saturday’s event, Axe Valley Runner Luke Reed was first finisher in 19:41 with Kerry Board, second female in 23:23. Chris Rathbone was third finisher and third on age-grade with his 20:02.
There were milestone celebrations for Adele Girdwood and Bethany Laycock, reaching their 100th parkrun, and Matt Frost hit the 25-mark. Finally, there was a brilliant PB for Helen Boehm.
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