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Denis Langford is one of the driving forces behind the running community in Whangārei, New Zealand.


A passionate runner, cyclist and speed golfer, Denis is a parkrun Run Director, club captain of the Hatea Run Group, organiser of the Hatea Grand Prix, and a dedicated masters athlete. Most recently, he initiated and led a successful parkrun relay record attempt — proving what can happen when community spirit meets smart organisation.


In this episode we talk about:


• How Denis got started in running and multi-sport

• What speed golf really is (and why it’s tougher than you think)

• The role of a parkrun Run Director behind the scenes

• Building an inclusive run club culture

• Organising local events like the Hatea Grand Prix

• Competing in masters athletics

• The power of community in endurance sport


This conversation is about more than racing times. It’s about leadership, longevity, creativity, and making sport accessible for everyone.


If you’re interested in running, parkrun, masters athletics, community sport, or building a strong local run group — this episode is for you.


👍 Like & subscribe for more stories from inspiring masters athletes and community leaders.


Full parkrun relay video: https://youtu.be/p1MK0uOkA2Y


#Running #parkrun #MastersAthlete #RunClub #Whangarei #CommunitySport


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