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Man becomes first in world to complete 1,000 parkruns

Man becomes first in world to complete 1,000 parkruns
BBC UK Saturday 30 May 2026, 16:16 UTC 1 min read
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Darren Wood, from Carshalton, says taking part in the community event has saved his life.

Darren Wood, from Carshalton, says taking part in the community event has saved his life.
Darren Wood (PERSON) Carshalton (ORG)
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