Runner, 97, breaks European Parkrun record with 250th event

Published: 8/16/2025
Runner, 97, breaks European Parkrun record with 250th event
97-year-old Grace Chambers becomes Europe's oldest Parkrunner to reach 250 runs at Ormeau Park in Belfast. Starting at 88, she persevered through a stent fitting and a broken leg during the pandemic. Grace's dedication to running, along with the community at Parkrun, has made her a local legend, even attracting Olympians like Dame Kelly Holmes.