A running fiesta raised hundreds of pounds to help set up a junior parkrun.

Thetford & Brandon Times: Run Breckland running fiesta. Picture: Jon ColesRun Breckland running fiesta. Picture: Jon Coles (Image: Archant)

Hosted by Run Breckland there were three events held in one day with the event organised to raise funds to set up a junior parkrun in Thetford.

There was a family picnic and games at Lynford Arboretum, with a 1km run held for under-11s and a 5km run.

Participants were encouraged to wear fancy dress with course marshals also taking part in dressing up.

More than £300 was raised to help towards the £3,000 Thetford parkrun director Mel Sturman is trying to raise to launch a junior event.

Thetford & Brandon Times: Run Breckland running fiesta. Picture: Jon ColesRun Breckland running fiesta. Picture: Jon Coles (Image: Archant)

Designed for four to 11-year-olds, it will involve a 2km route to be held on Sunday mornings.

Run Breckland have organised a 10Km forest run around Santon Downham which will take place on November 25.

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