This is the inspiring moment an 89-year-old Parkrun veteran completed his astonishing 250th 5km run.
Denis Payne arrived at the remarkable landmark of Minster on Sea on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent, this morning.
And the octogenarian shows no signs of slowing down, with 200 of his 250 Parkruns coming in the past five years, averaging almost one run a week during that time.
The footage shows him keeping pace with many fellow runners years younger than him as he took a light jog in the sunny coastal town.
Fellow runners supported local legend Denis by wearing red jerseys and placing celebratory balloons at the finish line.
Denis Payne completed his astonishing 250th Parkrun this morning at the age of 89
Fellow runners supported local legend Denis by wearing red jerseys and holding celebratory balloons at the finish line in Minster on Sea on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent.
In perfect form, he was seen keeping pace with runners many years behind him.
Pictured: Balloons organised for Denis at the end of The Leas Parkrun charity event
And the octogenarian shows no signs of slowing down, with 200 of his 250 Parkruns completed in the past five years.
Parkrun organises free community events where participants can walk, jog or run 5km every Saturday.
The charity’s website says: “Parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive activity, there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to take part.”
MailOnline has contacted Parkrun for comment on Denis’s immense achievement.
The organisation hosts events around the world but made headlines earlier this year when it removed its “AZ records” list over fears it encouraged polluting tourism, The Telegraph reported in March.
That challenge involved participants running in parks that began with each letter of the alphabet, with all of their locations spread across 22 different countries.
Internal communication to volunteers and ambassadors suggested that charity leaders were uncomfortable celebrating records that incentivise travel.
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