The Atholl parkrun celebrated its 306th event on September 27, as 150 runners and walkers came together at Lymington Avenue, Winston Ridge in Melrose.

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Despite the cloudy skies, the atmosphere was bright with smiles and chatter as regulars and newcomers lined up at the start. Among them was a special guest, Alex Bui, visiting from Australia, who joined the event for the first time and finished the 5km course in an impressive 21 minutes and 14 seconds.

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The Atholl parkrun has built a reputation as a welcoming community event where people of all ages and abilities gather every week. Volunteers cheer on participants, children run alongside parents, and friends stay behind after the finish, to share stories and encourage one another.

Once again, it proved that parkrun is more than just exercise; it’s about connection, community, and making Saturday mornings count.

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