Runners taking part in Abingdon parkrun have celebrated the run's 13th birthday.

Parkruns take place across the country, and in Abingdon the 5k run starts at 9am on Saturday from Rye Farm Meadow.

Following severe flooding at the start of the year the parkrun was called off for months but it was finally able to return three weeks ago after the ground dried out.

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Runners on Saturday were invited to wear fancy dress including Stars Wars-themed outfits to celebrate the birthday.

Runners were also invited to bring cakes and snacks to share as part of the celebrations.

Parkruns started in the UK in 2004 and there are now more than 1,200 parkrun events across the country.

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