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Parkrun: The local jog that became a worldwide hit

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Paul Sinton-Hewitt started the first Parkrun in London in October 2004 .

Organised 13 runners turned up to the Bushy Park Time Trial in 2004 .

By Christmas of 2004 , the numbers had doubled and by the time of the 2012 Olympics the event had expanded to every London borough.

Lithuania is the latest country to host a Parkrun , taking the overall tally of nations to 23 .

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77

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73

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informal

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English

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34

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