It was back in 2004 when the very first event was held and it has grown to become an international phenomenon.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary, we found these Echo archive scenes from 2012, 2016 and 2019.
1. On course for reminiscing
Runners galore in our selection of Sunderland parkrun scenes from 2012 to 2019. | se
2. A fast start in 2012
Back to 2012 for this view of the Silksworth run on a rainy day in October. | se
3. Reflections from Silksworth
A wave for the cameras from this runner at Silksworth in 2012. | se
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