High Sheriff of Hertfordshire Celebrates parkrun Champion Richard Blunt

The High Sheriff of Hertfordshire, Annie Brewster JP presented parkrun hero Richard Blunt a Celebration of parkrun Award at the Cheshunt Junior parkrun for outstanding contribution to the parkrun community. 

Richard, has been the driving force behind getting the Cheshunt junior parkrun back post Covid. Building the event, the team and ensuring a welcoming event for all. You will normally find Richard, each week, with his trusty litter pick in hand checking the course for litter to maintain a safe and pleasant course for all. He has volunteered 165 times, often taking on the role of run director and race director and has also managed to run 116 parkruns. 

"In my year I’m making some special awards for those outstanding people who put so much into our sporting lives, they are the backbone of sport and physical activity. I was delighted to present a High Sheriff Herts Sport & Physical Activity Partnership 'Celebration of parkrun Award' to Race Director, Richard Blunt, for his outstanding contribution to the parkrun community. Thank you to Richard and the rest of this delightful volunteering team!” 

The High Sheriff of Hertfordshire, Annie Brewster JP

If you’re looking for a fun and friendly volunteering opportunity, then look no further than your local parkrun events. There are lots of ways to be involved. parkrun is a free, community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. parkrun is 5k and takes place every Saturday morning. Junior parkrun is 2k, dedicated to 4-14 year olds and their families, every Sunday morning. Head to the parkrun website to find your local event www.parkrun.org.uk  

For further details of the event and the High Sheriff’s visit, please contact Jane Parker j.parker20@herts.ac.uk.