The Mayor of  Abingdon-on-Thames was there to congratulate organisers and runners at the start of the 500th Abingdon Parkrun.

The main organising stewards were thanked for their help in keeping the park run going.

It was cold and fancy dress was optional.

The parkrun is a free, weekly, timed 5k walk/jog/run at 9am every Saturday from Rye Farm Meadow, Abingdon.

There are two circuits so spectators can cheer the runners as they come around at the nearest turn.

Brendan, one of the 118 guys, finished ahead of the field.  Back in  November, he ran the New York Marathon.

He was followed by the leading female runner,  Anna.

Runners then went for coffee on the Market Place.  Here is a short video of the town crier and the start.