THE North-East’s 29th and newest parkrun started on Saturday.

After months of planning and organising, Herrington Country parkrun is up and running.

Some 316 attended the first event – which was won by Craig Gunn of Sunderland Harriers in a time of 16m 33s.

Taking place every Saturday at 9am, in the shadow of Penshaw Monument, the 5k run is on path and starts and finishes by the amphitheatre.

For more information visit parkrun.org.uk/herringtoncountry.