Hen do sees bride-to-be take on Rotherham parkrun

Bride-to-be Niamh Donnelley wasn’t going to let her hen do get in the way of taking part in the Rotherham parkrun on Saturday morning.

Niamh (28) from Brinsworth and fiancé Josh Cardwell (27) from Brinsworth are getting married on June 20 and she ensured the wedding party will be looking fit as several ran round the 5k course at Clifton Park.

A spokesperson for the Rotherham Harriers, who were also taking part in parkrun, said: “What a brilliant morning for the Harriers on Saturday as it was for bride-to-be Niamh’s parkrun hen do at Clifton Park.

"It was a fantastic turnout, plenty of laughter, and thankfully some lovely sunshine made for perfect conditions for a Saturday morning celebration.

“There was plenty of fun and entertainment along the way too, with wedding speeches, themed outfits, and lots of support and encouragement around the course from fellow runners and spectators. The atmosphere was brilliant from start to finish, with everyone helping make it such a special and memorable morning for the bride-to-be.

“After the run, celebrations continued with food, coffees and prosecco, before the morning was topped off perfectly with confetti cannons as Niamh came through the finish funnel.

“A huge thank you as always to all the volunteers and marshals who make parkrun possible every single week A lovely mix of running, friendship, laughter and celebrations – exactly what a parkrun hen do should be.”