Parkrun organisers say the number of people has been climbing steadily with 460 runners on Boxing Day and 663 people showing up just two weeks later. — Parkrun organisers say the number of people has been climbing steadily with 460 runners on Boxing Day and 663 people showing up just two weeks later. | other

placeholder image — Parkrun organisers say the number of people has been climbing steadily with 460 runners on Boxing Day and 663 people showing up just two weeks later. | other

Preston parkrun welcomes bumper turnout

By Megan Titley

Published 22nd Jan 2020, 11:45 GMT

Updated 24th Jan 2020, 11:41 GMT

Preston’s parkrun is seeing record breaking numbers of runners at its weekly 5k race.

The popular dash around Avenham and Miller Parks has had a bumper turnout this month.

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