Garden City Runners: parkrun roundup, August 3-4

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Garden City Runners were out in force again at 34 running events across the UK and beyond.

Jack Tann was the star performer, securing first place overall at Hackney Marshes parkrun with a time of 16.29.

Charlie Marchione finished fourth at Stevenage in 18.32, while Paul Guy placed fifth at Rothamsted Park, Harpenden, in 18.29.

Other top-10 finishes included Martin Mitchell at Panshanger (19.37), Andy Gittins at Stanborough (21.26), and Lee Chapman at Upton Court (21.35).

Club updates highlight races, events and volunteer opportunities (Image: Supplied)

In the women's event, Zoe Stephens was the first female finisher at Stevenage parkrun in 22.24, securing 38th place overall.

Jessica Plant (23.45) and Felicity Wadley (23.50) also achieved top-four finishes in the women's event.

Elsewhere, Caroline Hale was second female at Great Salterns in 21.45, while Rebecca Barden finished as sixth female at Mile End (23.45) and Katharine Farrell placed 12th female at Holkham (24.29).

Panshanger parkrun saw a strong Garden City Runners turnout with 32 club members participating.

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Martin Mitchell, Graeme McSorley, Bruce Judge, and Matthew Renney led the way, while Clare Wildey was the first GCR woman home in 24.45.

A special mention goes to the parkrun tourists, Rob Hughes and Caroline Hughes, who took on the Yodogawa Kasenkoen Yagumo Chiku parkrun in Japan, while Sharon Threlfall and family ran the Nambour parkrun in Australia.

Busy summer for runners with races and achievements (Image: Supplied)

Members also enjoyed events across England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland.

Looking ahead, the club is eager to host The Centenary Run on August 16 and is seeking volunteers to help out.

Roles include marshals at main roads, water station attendants, and helpers at the start/finish.

Heatwave changes plans as club shares updates (Image: Supplied)

All volunteers will receive an Avery Point.

Finally, the Avery Competition continues, with the next event being the 20.20k Centenary Run at Stanborough Park South Lake on August 16.

Well done to everyone who took part this weekend!

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