Barking junior parkrun

Barking junior parkrun Free, weekly, timed 2k parkrun for 4-14 year olds. Open to all, safe and easy to take part in.

https://twitter.com/barkingjuniors

**No barcode, no result**

Event Directors:
Leigh Li
Kresh Veerasamy

We never turn down a volunteer and where possible we try to rotate our volunteers. Barking and Dagenham Junior parkrun is free, open to all 4-14 year olds, 2K, 9am Sunday mornings from Barking Park by the Splash Park.

· Children can run alone.

· Children under the age of 11 must be accompani

ed to/from the event by a parent/guardian, and the parent/guardian must remain in attendance for the duration of the event.

· Parents/guardians can take part but they must accompany a junior runner. A maximum of two adults per child will be allowed.

· Adult runners are not permitted to run across the finish line.

· Buggies are allowed, but only if the adult pushing the buggy is accompanying a junior runner. Worth discussing course conditions with organisers before setting off.

· Children must be visible by a marshal at all times during the event, so please volunteer.

· Registration will include contact name and details of parent/guardian. Parents do not need to register.

· The use of scooters, balance bikes, trikes or cycles is prohibited.

· Dogs or other pets are not allowed to take part.

· It’s is supposed to be fun, so parents, please do not put children under undue pressure to perform, and abuse of any kind will not be tolerated.

· Children can volunteer for duties at finish.

- we actively encourage those who are working toward the Duke of Edinburgh Award to complete the "service" part with us as we have many weekly roles that require just an older role model for the young people taking part. Photos - Photos are uploaded onto our page - please note that we would be grateful if you would all refrain from tagging anyone in the photos we tag in this album - this is in line with our juniors athlete privacy policy

Medication - if your child suffers requires an Asthma pump / Epipen, please ensure they are in-date and that they know how to use them

16/01/2026

We are excited to announce that we are now recruiting two new trustees for parkrun’s Global Board.

The new trustees will bring their diverse perspectives to provide valuable support to the parkrun charity in making the world a happier and healthier place, and deliver on our global objectives.

Find out more and apply 👉 parkrun.me/s248m

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RD: Sonya ByersEvent: 129 11/10/2026Weather: Cold and dry 🥶☁️Volunteers: 26Finishers: 24First timers: 2PBs: 2Thanks for ...
11/01/2026

RD: Sonya Byers
Event: 129 11/10/2026
Weather: Cold and dry 🥶☁️
Volunteers: 26
Finishers: 24
First timers: 2
PBs: 2

Thanks for our 26 fabulous volunteers for another magical junior parkrun morning.

It was a cold one and great to see 24 finishers safely completing the 2K course. We welcomed 2 first timers and saw 2 personal bests.

Well done everyone and thanks to the Big Friendly Coffee for hosting us post parkrun. Remember it’s 20% off with your barcode.

Full results 📲https://www.parkrun.org.uk/barking-juniors/results/129/

📸 Jason Li https://photos.app.goo.gl/nA3xSAbj541rTLg58

Just a quick reminder for tomorrow’s Barking junior parkrun – it’s still looking very cold in the morning, so please mak...
10/01/2026

Just a quick reminder for tomorrow’s Barking junior parkrun – it’s still looking very cold in the morning, so please make sure you’re wrapped up nice and warm.

If you’re volunteering or joining us, lots of layers, hats, and gloves are a must to keep the chill away!

Let’s all come prepared and stay cosy while enjoying the fun.

See you bright and early! 🌟❄️

Don’t forget that you can warm up with a hot drink at the Big Friendly Coffee afterwards and it’s 20% off with your barcode - they do free babycinos ☕️🧡

Run Director: Sarah BurtEvent: 128 04/01/2025Weather: Cold and frosty -2🥶 Volunteers: 26Finishers: 22First timers: 2Pers...
04/01/2026

Run Director: Sarah Burt
Event: 128 04/01/2025
Weather: Cold and frosty -2🥶
Volunteers: 26
Finishers: 22
First timers: 2
Personal bests: 1

Thanks to our fabulous volunteers for bringing cheer and fun to a very frosty Sunday morning for our first juniors of 2026.

We had 22 fantastic finishers including 2 first timers with one personal best.

Well done everyone! It was a beautiful sunny morning despite the cold and we were delighted to see you all enjoying time in the park.

Thanks to Big Friendly Coffee for hosting our post juniors breakfast.

Join us next week for more junior parkrun magic.

Why not join us as a volunteer? It’s fun and friendly and is less than an hour. You don’t have to commit to every week. Just email us at [email protected] if you would like to get involved.

Full results 📲https://www.parkrun.org.uk/barking-juniors/results/128/

📸 Jason Li https://photos.app.goo.gl/WqPfkWQfgpEn8QR89

03/01/2026

✉️ Your VIP invite: Bring a friend to parkrun 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

📌 What? Bring a friend to parkrun weekend
📅 When? Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 January 2026
📍 Where? Your local parkrun or junior parkrun
✨ Why? Share the magic of parkrun with a friend and help break the first-timers record!

RSVP 👉 parkrun.org.uk/register

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Event: 127 28/12/2025Run Director: James Byers Weather: Cold and dry 🥶 Volunteers: 23Finishers: 27Personal bests: 6First...
28/12/2025

Event: 127 28/12/2025
Run Director: James Byers
Weather: Cold and dry 🥶
Volunteers: 23
Finishers: 27
Personal bests: 6
First timers: 0
Milestones: 0

Thanks to our incredible volunteers for another magical junior parkrun morning. The last of 2025!

Congratulations to James on your first outing as Run Director 🙌🏽.

Well done to our brilliant finishers. An amazing 6 personal bests set. It was very cold - you all did brilliantly 🥶 🌟.

Full results📲https://www.parkrun.org.uk/barking-juniors/results/127/

📸 Jason Li

“You can’t catch me, I’m the Gingerbread man!” 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄Event: 126 21/12/2025Weather: Overcast with glimmers of s...
21/12/2025

“You can’t catch me, I’m the Gingerbread man!”

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Event: 126 21/12/2025
Weather: Overcast with glimmers of sun ⛅️
Volunteers: 29
Finishers: 27
Personal bests: 8

Thanks to our hi-vis volunteers for a wonderful junior parkrun morning full of festive cheer. 🎅🏼

We were delighted to welcome Santa, Snowmen, Elves and even a Gingerbread Man for a delightfully festive and fun filled Sunday morning. We shared some magical reindeer food with our juniors so that Rudolph and friends know where to find them on Christmas Eve 🎄.

It was lovely to welcome participants from Roding Primary school with a great turn out again.

juniors continues throughout the holidays, rain or shine, so see you next Sunday 28th December 2025.

📲https://www.parkrun.org.uk/barking-juniors/results/126/

📸 https://photos.app.goo.gl/zdK9ZMRrNUrLFpc26

16/12/2025
16/12/2025

The '5k' app joined the parkrun family on 1 December, and we're about to roll out the first release of new features 🎉

From today, you'll see a new layer on the event maps which shows event numbers, as well as special event attendance on your attendance chart.

All new parkrun events will be now be appearing and we fixed lots of bugs too; including making volunteer rosters for special events available and showing all cancellation reasons.

These features were top of the queue following previous feedback and asks from app users, ahead of the more meaningful engagement opportunities that are now rolling out for the wider parkrun community. Check the parkrun newsletter for your chance to opt in to receive our surveys.

Download the '5k' app now 👉 parkrun.com/app

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Event: 125 14/12/2025Weather: Sunny and chilly 🌥️Volunteers: 26Finishers: 31First timers: 4Personal bests: 12Thanks to o...
14/12/2025

Event: 125 14/12/2025
Weather: Sunny and chilly 🌥️
Volunteers: 26
Finishers: 31
First timers: 4
Personal bests: 12

Thanks to our wonderful hi-vis heroes for creating another magical morning. Lovely to welcome a volunteer tourist from Gravesend.

Well done to our 31 finishers. It was great to welcome four first timers and see 12 personal bests.

Thanks to the Big Friendly Coffee for hosting us for coffee and breakfast. Remember you get 20% with your barcode on Sunday mornings.

Get your festive cheer on for next Sunday 21st December - fancy dress optional but most welcome whether it’s reindeer antlers, Santa hats or a tree costume - come along a have some fun. 🤩

https://www.parkrun.org.uk/barking-juniors/results/latestresults/

Lovely photos from Jason here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/azHTJ7cTj3DppyJ78

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Barking Park
Barking
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Opening Hours

9am - 10am

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