Local MP Alan Mak has praised the organising team behind the continued success of Havant parkrun.
A core team of six people led by Event Director Dave Williams are responsible for ensuring the event at Staunton Country Park can take place every Saturday.
They lead a team of volunteers who take on a variety of roles to enable hundreds of runners and walkers to safely complete the 5km course and have their times and positions logged.
Working with Dave are Mark Hancock, Joanne Lea, Bridget Smart, Ian Jones and Debbie Anderson.
Mr Mak recently joined the Havant parkrun core team and volunteers for a special celebration of the vital role they all play in the popular weekly event.
He and parkrun Global CEO Elizabeth Duggan were given the job of handing out finish tokens to more than 300 runners and walkers.
Before the start Mr Mak thanked all the volunteers who give up their time each Saturday morning to enable the parkrun to take place.
After the last person crossed the finish line, a community picnic was held to recognise the contribution of more than 1,300 people who have volunteered since Havant parkrun began back in 2012.
Parkrun was created in the UK in 2004 and free, volunteer-led community events now take place in open spaces around the world.
Mr Mak said: "I've always been a big supporter of parkrun and have taken part in the Havant parkrun in the past. It was great to be able to be part of this special celebration of the volunteers who make it all possible and thank them for what they do."
He added: "I particularly want to thank the core team who do so much behind the scenes and on the day. Without them Havant parkrun simply wouldn't happen every Saturday."
