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Ultra-Marathon Champ Dies on Record-Breaking Run

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David Parrish, a former Royal Marine and ultra-marathon champion from Dumfries, tragically passed away during a record-breaking solo run on the Cape Wrath trail in the Highlands. Parrish, who had previously crushed the same trail race in 2023, was raising funds for Scottish Mountain Rescue and honoring his late friend Luke Ireland. His death has left his Dumfries Running Club crew and fellow runners in mourning, with tributes pouring in and his fundraising page surpassing thousands. Parrishs love for running began with local races and evolved into epic ultras, always finding solace in the trails.

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