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David Parrish, a Scottish ultra-marathon runner and Cape Wrath Trail competitor, has died while attempting to set a record on the Cape Wrath Trail in the Scottish Highlands. Police confirmed a death and noted no suspicious circumstances [sources aggregated from multiple outlets in mid-April 2026]. This follows his prior fame as a Cape Wrath Trail winner in 2023 and as a member of the Dumfries Running Club [web sources indicate 2023 Cape Wrath Trail win and club affiliation].
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Tributes and fundraising
- Tributes poured in from the running community and supporters. A fundraising page associated with Parrish’s efforts raised thousands of pounds in the days after the announcement, reflecting the cause he pursued in memory of a friend and in support of mountain rescue teams [reported by Scottish Highlands outlets and related coverage].
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Context and background
- Parrish was 35 at the time of his passing, described by friends and organizations as inspirational and generous. He had a military background (former Royal Marine) and was known for endurance achievements in Scotland’s challenging terrain [coverage across multiple outlets].
If you’d like, I can assemble a concise timeline of the events, pull direct quotes from the tributes, or provide a short biographical snapshot suitable for a memorial note. I can also look up official statements from Police Scotland or Scottish Mountain Rescue if you want exact wording.
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