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Pictures as Arbroath West Links parkrun is a piece of cake for big 2nd birthday turnout

More than 150 walkers and runners turned out to help Arbroath West Links parkrun celebrate its second birthday.

The parkrun sets off along West Links. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
The parkrun sets off along West Links. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson

Not much stands in the way of parkrun fanatics around the world on any given Saturday.

So a bit of chilly seaside weather failed to stop a bumper turnout as the Arbroath West Links event celebrated its second birthday.

151 walkers and runners took on the 5k weekly challenge which has become a global phenomenon since the first was held in London nearly a decade ago.

Saturday’s field was the third largest turnout Arbroath has had, and the biggest since the first two parkruns along the scenic West Links.

Since then, there have been more than 9,500 Arbroath parkruns completed by 2,618 participants, both locals and visitors.

Saturday’s turnout was looked after by 29 dedicated volunteers.

The run directors for the milestone event were Lynn Petrie and her daughter Emily.

Last summer, Emily became the West Links parkrun’s youngest run director at the age of just 14.

Courier photographer Mhairi Edwards popped along to the parkrun to capture the fun.

Arbroath West Links parkrun second birthday
Keeping warm during the parkrun briefing.
Arbroath parkrun second anniversary.
Parkrun volunteers ready to encourage the 151-strong field.
Arbroath West Links parkrun second birthday.
Plenty layers for the parkrunners.
Arbroath West Links parkrun second birthday
Ready for the off.
Arbroath West Links parkrun second birthday
A big turnout for the birthday 5k.
Arbroath West Links parkrun second birthday
Heading off along West Links.
Arbroath West Links parkrun second birthday
Thumbs up in the chill.
Arbroath West Links parkrun second birthday
Seasons parkrunners make short work of the West Links course.
Arbroath West Links parkrun second birthday
The perfect warm-up.
Arbroath West Links parkrun second birthday
Breathing in the bracing air.
Arbroath West Links parkrun second birthday
And they’re off!
Arbroath West Links parkrun second birthday
Every parkrun party needs a cake. Emily Petrie, Arthur Grant and Lynn Petrie ready with a treat for the finishers.
Arbroath West Links parkrun second birthday
A start line birthday cheer.
Arbroath West Links parkrun second birthday
The birthday parkrun gets going.
Arbroath West Links parkrun second birthday
Warming up for the 5k.