A total of 238 participants ran and walked the course, cheered on by a team of 30 volunteers.
The weekly 5km run and walk at Cosmeston Lakes, which began in December 2019, had an 18-month pause during the COVID-19 pandemic but has continued to grow in popularity.
The event is free and organised each week by a team of volunteers, many from the local community.
Since its inception, Cosmeston Lakes parkrun has welcomed 9,598 runners and walkers, who have completed a combined total of 36,361 parkruns, covering 181,805 km.
Weekly finish times typically range from around 18 minutes to 55 minutes, reflecting the inclusive nature of the event.
Participants range in age from children under 10 to individuals over 80, demonstrating parkrun’s cross-generational appeal.
Saturday’s Run Director, Lyn Evans, paid tribute to the volunteers, announcing a roll of honour recognising those who have contributed on more than 100 occasions.
The volunteer team was joined by Cosmeston park rangers Aaron Jones and Sharon Mullins, who were thanked for their support in helping to host the event.
The celebrations also coincided with a significant milestone for parkrun worldwide.
Since the first parkrun took place in 2004, the movement has grown into a global community spanning multiple countries and bringing together millions of participants and volunteers.
The recent staging of the one millionth parkrun event marked another landmark achievement, highlighting the positive impact parkrun continues to have on health, wellbeing, and community connections around the world.
