Runners don their most chilling outfits for Halloween Parkrun

Young and old participants arrived at Thetford Priory for a 9am start on October 27 in a variety of costumes, including skeletons, witches, devils, and bears.

Melanie Sturman, who started Thetford Parkrun in 2013, said: “We do quite a lot of themed events to make parkrun fun and family friendly. The weather didn’t get in the way, it was cold and dry, thankfully no rain.”

Holkham Parkrun also opted for a spooky theme, with runners donning pumpkin and Frankenstein outfits on the day.

Runner David Sharp said: “A really good turnout on a cold and wet day, with lots of people dressing up including the volunteers. Holkham is always well supported with an active and friendly bunch of volunteers.”

Runners bring out their spooky side at Thetford Parkrun at Thetford Priory on October 27. PHOTO: Geoffrey Herschell/Melanie Sturman/Sharon Nash (Image: Archant)

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Runners dress up for Holkham Parkrun on October 27, 2018. PHOTO: David Sharp (Image: Archant)

Runners bring out their spooky side at Thetford Parkrun at Thetford Priory on October 27. PHOTO: Geoffrey Herschell/Melanie Sturman/Sharon Nash (Image: Archant)

Runners bring out their spooky side at Thetford Parkrun at Thetford Priory on October 27. PHOTO: Geoffrey Herschell/Melanie Sturman/Sharon Nash (Image: Archant)

Runners bring out their spooky side at Thetford Parkrun at Thetford Priory on October 27. PHOTO: Geoffrey Herschell/Melanie Sturman/Sharon Nash (Image: Archant)

Runners bring out their spooky side at Thetford Parkrun at Thetford Priory on October 27. PHOTO: Geoffrey Herschell/Melanie Sturman/Sharon Nash (Image: Archant)

Runners bring out their spooky side at Thetford Parkrun at Thetford Priory on October 27. PHOTO: Geoffrey Herschell/Melanie Sturman/Sharon Nash (Image: Archant)

Runners bring out their spooky side at Thetford Parkrun at Thetford Priory on October 27. PHOTO: Geoffrey Herschell/Melanie Sturman/Sharon Nash (Image: Archant)