Jon Parlby

Graduate designer unveils the torch that will illuminate epic American adventure

This is the striking and symbolic torch which will be carried by thousands of runners as they make their way across 14 American states in an epic relay.

One Run for Boston II is aiming to raise one million dollars to help those affected by the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, and will set out from California Today (Sunday 16 March).

Thousands of people will then carry the...

Plymouth torch designer in Boston as epic relay concludes

A 3,500-mile relay designed to raise funds for the Boston Marathon bombing victims has finished amid emotional scenes at the marathon’s own finish line.

More than 650 people joined the final leg of One Run for Boston, including survivors of the bombings which rocked the finish of the marathon on Monday 15 April, and many who were unable to complete the event because of the tragic...

Torch designer to present iconic creation to Boston Marathon organisers

An iconic symbol which has lit up an epic relay across America will be presented to the organisers of the Boston Marathon at an emotional ceremony in the city.

Plymouth University student Jon Parlby designed the torch for One Run for Boston, which set off from Los Angeles on Friday 7 June and will arrive in Boston on Sunday 30 June.

During that time, the torch has been carried...

Student's design lights the way for Boston Marathon relay

A design student’s eye-catching creation will be making its way across America at the head of a relay in support of those affected by the Boston Marathon bombings.

One Run for Boston sets off from Los Angeles on Friday 7 June, with thousands of runners taking part before its scheduled arrival in Boston just over three weeks later.

Lighting the way throughout the 3,300-mile non-...