Parkrun events return in Northern Ireland for first time since March 2020

Runners take part in the 5km parkrun at Victoria Park in east Belfast (Peter Morrison/PA)

Runners of all abilities and ages have celebrated the return of the first parkrun events in Northern Ireland since the start of the pandemic.

The popular series of 5k runs were permitted to return following the easing of coronavirus regulations to allow up to 500 people to gather for outdoor exercise.