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

Congratulations William on completing 11 junior parkruns and collecting your half marathon (blue) wristband! 🥳Every Sund...
23/11/2025

Congratulations William on completing 11 junior parkruns and collecting your half marathon (blue) wristband! 🥳

Every Sunday, we see incredible achievements from our young finishers.

Whether it’s their first 2k, their 11th run (half marathon), 21st (marathon), or even 50th (ultra), 100th or 250th – these milestones show dedication, perseverance, and a love for being active!

You inspire us all!

Don’t forget to collect your wristbands and wear them with pride.

Let us know if we’ve missed you – we’d love to celebrate with you!

See you next Sunday for more smiles, high-fives, and achievements! 🌟

Event: 122 23/11/2025Weather: Wet with glimmers of sunshine 🌧️Volunteers: 28Finishers: 31First timers: 10Personal bests:...
23/11/2025

Event: 122 23/11/2025
Weather: Wet with glimmers of sunshine 🌧️
Volunteers: 28
Finishers: 31
First timers: 10
Personal bests: 4
Milestone: 1

We welcomed 31 juniors including 10 first timers with another fabulous visit from a local primary school. Well done everyone for coming out despite the rain! 🌧️

Thanks to our 28 amazing volunteers. It was lovely to welcome some teachers from the local
school and volunteers from Aberdeenshire. Thanks for helping us create another magical junior parkrun morning. 🌅

Congratulations to William on achieving your half marathon milestone! 11 junior parkruns 🥳

Thanks as ever to the Big Friendly Coffee for hosting us post parkrun ☕️

We have another local school visiting next week so we love to have a couple of extra volunteers. If you can help then please email [email protected]

📲https://www.parkrun.org.uk/barking-juniors/results/122/

📸 https://photos.app.goo.gl/XzVZAkV8RMMVWHTbA

23/11/2025

Results will be out soon. We’re just waiting on a scanner file to be uploaded 😬

23/11/2025
Rain is stopping just for juniors - come and join us. Then head over to the cafe for a warm drink - 20% off with your ba...
23/11/2025

Rain is stopping just for juniors - come and join us. Then head over to the cafe for a warm drink - 20% off with your barcode, free babycinos and a warm welcome guaranteed 👟🥛☕️

22/11/2025

🎄✨💜 UPCOMING EVENT! 💜✨🎄
Get ready to sleigh your holiday shopping! 🛷✨
Bex Project — along with a bunch of amazing, talented local small businesses — will be spreading Christmas cheer at Dagenham Fire Station!

Come along, soak up the festive vibes, and discover that perfect Christmas gift you won’t find in any shop. 🎁✨
It’s the most wonderful time to shop local! 🎅💜

If you have any winter coats that you would like yo donate then you can bring them to Barking junior parkrun this Sunday...
22/11/2025

If you have any winter coats that you would like yo donate then you can bring them to Barking junior parkrun this Sunday 23 November 🧥🥶

Event: 121 16/11/2025Weather: ChillyVolunteers: 28Finishers: 39First timers: 4Milestones: 1Thanks to our 28 hi-vis heroe...
16/11/2025

Event: 121 16/11/2025
Weather: Chilly
Volunteers: 28
Finishers: 39
First timers: 4
Milestones: 1

Thanks to our 28 hi-vis heroes who helped create another wonderful junior parkrun morning from first timers welcome, warm up, timekeeping, marshalling, finish tokens and barcode scanning - your smiles helped brighten everyone’s morning 🥰.

Well done to our 39 finishers - wonderful to welcome 4 first timers and 9 personal bests on a chilly autumnal morning.

Huge congratulations to Euan on completing 100 junior events. What an incredible achievement 🥳.

Thanks as ever to the lovely team at the Big Friendly Coffee for hosting us for a post parkrun coffee and chat. Remember it’s 20% off with your barcode on Sunday morning. ☕️

We are welcoming two local primary schools on 23rd and 30th November and would love to welcome some additional volunteers to support and welcome new families. Please email us at [email protected] if you can help on either day.

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

Photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/R6FN15YrMqt5PPq57

A massive congratulations to Euan on achieving your 100th junior parkrun. 🥳We’re so proud of you!An incredible achieveme...
16/11/2025

A massive congratulations to Euan on achieving your 100th junior parkrun. 🥳

We’re so proud of you!

An incredible achievement representing two years of early Sunday mornings being active, outdoors and together. 🧡

Today also marks Euan and Mum, Sarah’s 6th “parkruniversary”. Euan, Sarah and his sister Katie are all regular volunteers at Barking juniors. We are so lucky to have this wonderful family as part of our community.

You can hear more about their story in this brilliant short film 🎥 👇🏽

https://youtu.be/9zl49KO5F8g

🌸 Wonderful News! 🌸With the support of The National Lottery Heritage Fund, starting 10th November, our friends at the Bi...
11/11/2025

🌸 Wonderful News! 🌸

With the support of The National Lottery Heritage Fund, starting 10th November, our friends at the Big Friendly Coffee will be running Coffee, Cake & Companionship sessions for seniors! ☕🍰🎶

Join them at The Big Friendly Coffee, Barking Park every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11am–1pm for relaxing mornings filled with arts, music, laughter, and great company. 💛

This an opportunity to come together, connect, and enjoy quality time with one another — and the best part is, it’s happening every week! 🎨🎵

Thank you for being part of our warm and friendly community 💕

🎉 Celebrating the Amazing Li Family! 🎉This weekend marked a truly special moment at Barking junior parkrun — the entire ...
10/11/2025

🎉 Celebrating the Amazing Li Family! 🎉

This weekend marked a truly special moment at Barking junior parkrun — the entire Li family has officially joined the 250 Volunteer Milestone Club, with a combined total of over 1000 volunteer credits! 🥳

Each member of this inspiring family has given their time, energy, and heart to make parkrun a welcoming, fun, and safe space for everyone.

From scanning barcodes to setting up courses, cheering on runners to washing hi-vis vests — the Lis have done it all, and always with a smile!

Their dedication is a shining example of what makes parkrun so special: community, consistency, and kindness. 💛

Let’s give a huge round of applause to the Li family — your contribution has made a lasting impact, and we’re so lucky to have you as part of the parkrun family. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Here’s to many more Saturdays and Sundays of volunteering, running, and celebrating together! 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻💚

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Barking Park
Barking
IG118TA

Opening Hours

9am - 10am

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