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Best pictures from Aberfeldy’s first ever parkrun

We joined the runners, walkers and volunteers at the FeldyRoo Fitness Trail as Aberfeldy took its place on the parkrun map

Runners leave start line at Aberfeldy parkrun
Runners set off on the first ever FeldyRoo Fitness Trail parkrun in Aberfeldy. Image: Marieke McBean

Aberfeldy has become part of the worldwide parkrun phenomenon.

Seventy-seven people took part in the first ever FeldyRoo Fitness Trail parkrun on Saturday.

They included visitors from as far afield as Inverness, Elgin, Aberdeen and Glasgow.

The runners and walkers were cheered on by families and supporters and a squad of volunteers who have been holding monthly practice runs for the last seven months to prepare.

The Aberfeldy parkrun has been more than three years in the planning. It was made possible with the opening of the FeldyRoo Fitness Trail, which provides a safe, flat route away from busy roads.

Spokeswoman Imogen Karas says Aberfeldy is almost certainly the smallest parkrun location in Scotland. But it’s also testament to the Perthshire town’s big heart.

“We wouldn’t be where we are today if it wasn’t for the generosity of FeldyRoo as a charity and Aberfeldy Golf Club as a landowner,” she said.

Parkrun is a global movement of community 5k events, which take place every Saturday morning. They are free and open to everyone.

Here are some of the best photos from the day.

Men, young woman and children at Aberfeldy parkrun
All smiles at the first Feldy Roo Fitness Trail parkrun. Image: Marieke McBean
Runners passing River Tay and Aberfeldy bridge in background
Aberfeldy is one of the newest – and most scenic – parkrun locations. Image: Marieke McBean
Volunteers next to FeldyRoo Fitness Trail Parkrun sign
Parkrun would be nothing without its volunteers. Image: Marieke McBean
Young man being pushed in wheelchair by couple running with two dogs
Parkrun is for everyone. Image: Marieke McBean
Runners in open grassland section of Aberfeldy parkrun
Some of the 77-strong field at Saturday’s event. Image: Marieke McBean
Two women walking at the Aberfeldy event
Parkrun participants can take it at their own pace. Image: Marieke McBean
Parkrun volunteers, including woman in kangaroo costume
The FeldyRoo Fitness Trail parkrun comes complete with kangaroo mascot. Image: Marieke McBean
Woman runner with arms in air
Running for joy. Image: Marieke McBean
Woman with parkwalk t shirt at Aberfeldy event
Parkrun not for you? How about parkwalk? Image: Marieke McBean
Man and young boy taking part in Aberfeldy run
You’re never too young to try parkrun. Image: Marieke McBean
Group of people watching parkrun with smiles on faces
Parkrun is as much about the social benefits as the physical gains. Image: Marieke McBean
Two men running through grassland
Two more of Aberfeldy’s first-ever parkrun participants. Image: Marieke McBean
Woman running in sunglasses
The sun shone on Aberfeldy’s big day. Image: Marieke McBean
Woman on track running past River Tay in Aberfeldy
The FeldyRoo Fitness Trail passes by the riverside. Image: Marieke McBean
Man running giving thumbs up gesture
Runners gave the Aberfeldy event the thumbs up. Image: Marieke McBean
Smiling woman walking through grassland
Some like to walk. Image: Marieke McBean
Man running on Aberfeldy riverside trail
Some like to run. Image: Marieke McBean
Parkrun volunteer holding megaphone and giving directions to crowd
And some like to wield a big megaphone. Image: Marieke McBean

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