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Picture special as Letterkenny Parkrun celebrates fourth anniversary

written by Chris McNulty February 10, 2020
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LETTERKENNY Parkrun celebrated its fourth anniversary on Saturday. 

On Election Day 2020, Parkrun enjoyed a large turn-out with 113 walkers, joggers and runners completing the 5K. Coincidentally this was the exact number that participated in the first Letterkenny Parkrun in 2016.

Despite the strong winds heralding the imminent arrival of Storm Ciara, all enjoyed the event including seven first timers and many returning to celebrate four successful years of parkrun in Letterkenny. 

In that time 2,373 unique participants have completed the 5k that is held every Saturday morning at 9.30 in the grounds of St. Conal’s and the Town Park. Many ‘Parkrunners’ are regular participants resulting in a total of 74,255 kilometres covered over the four years. 

The traditional birthday cake was cut afterwards as participants enjoyed a welcome tea / coffee in the nearby Vestry. 

Parkrun is only possible with the generosity of the Volunteers who come along each week to set out the course; record times and finishing places and marshal to ensure the event is safe for all. 

The Event Director and Weekly Run Directors paid special tribute to this special group within the parkrun community. The Directors also acknowledged the provision of the venue for the event from Donegal County Council, the HSE and Cairde le Chéile for the use of the Vestry.

Why not come along and try out the 5K? Registration is free at www.parkrun.com and the unique barcode issued can be used at any of the parkruns anywhere in the world! We have 5 parkrun locations in Donegal – Falcarragh, Buncrana, Dungloe and Narin Beach as well as Letterkenny. Whether you run, jog or walk you can be assured of a warm welcome.

Picture special as Letterkenny Parkrun celebrates fourth anniversary was last modified: February 10th, 2020 by Chris McNulty
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Chris McNulty

Author of 'Boxing In Donegal: A History (2021)' - the definitive history of the sport in County Donegal - and 'Relentless: A Race Through Time', the 2019 memoir of former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle. From St Johnston and now based in Letterkenny, Chris was a nominee for NUJ Sports Journalist of the Year in 2010. Honoured by the Donegal Boxing Board in 2016 for his coverage on the sport.

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