What is junior parkrun?

Junior parkrun is a free, weekly, timed 2 kilometre run for children aged 4 to 14, held every Sunday morning at 9:30am. It's organised by volunteers in parks across the UK.

How old do you have to be for junior parkrun?

Children must be aged 4 to 14 to take part. Under-11s should run with an adult; children of all ages must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is present at the event.

Is junior parkrun free?

Yes. Junior parkrun is free for everyone. Register once on parkrun.org.uk to get a personal barcode for finish-time scanning.

How long is junior parkrun?

Junior parkrun is 2 kilometres (about 1.25 miles). Most events take 10 to 25 minutes to complete depending on age and pace.

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Junior parkrun Locations in the UK

Free, weekly, timed 2K runs for children aged 4–14, every Sunday morning. A friendly first running event for kids and a great Sunday morning out for the whole family.

509 locations · Free · Every Sunday at 9:30am

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