(L-R, Kip Kangogo, Richard Larouche-Supplied)

By Nathaniel Leigh

Oct. 25, 2025

Two elite Lethbridge marathon runners celebrated at Hendersonlake Parkrun

Oct 27, 2025 | 2:01 PM

A weekly event at Kinsmen Picnic Shelter recognized two local athletes Saturday while promoting community fitness and inclusivity.

More than 80 participants joined Event#276 of the Henderson Lake Parkrun Oct. 25, as part of the worldwide Parkrun program.

(Supplied)

During this week’s run, Parkrun volunteers recognized Kip Kangogo and Richard Larouche.

Kangogo won the Calgary and Edmonton Marathons this summer and scored second at the Victoria Marathon with a time of 2 hours and 25 minutes.

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Larouche won the Lethbridge Police Service Half Marathon in a time of 1 hour and 15 minutes and accomplished a personal best of 2 hours and 38 minutes at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon.

Henderson Lake parkrun event director Jim Carter says Kangogo and Larouche’s dedication and achievements reflect the spirit of Parkrun and show that it is truly for everyone.

Parkrun takes place every Saturday at 9:00 a.m. local time and has over 2300 participating events.