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

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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

03/09/2025

This weekend, the one millionth different person will volunteer at parkrun. Volunteers are at the beating heart of every event; their generosity and community spirit helps make parkrun what it is 💓

As we near this incredible milestone the first ever volunteer, parkrun Founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt CBE pens a letter from the heart 👉 parkrun.me/t6hkx

🌳

Our very own Sonic - Aidan - not only received his green marathon milestone wristband for 21 junior parkruns but also ac...
31/08/2025

Our very own Sonic - Aidan - not only received his green marathon milestone wristband for 21 junior parkruns but also achieved a personal best today.

Well done Aidan! What a joy it is to see your happiness at junior parkrun - pure magic 👏🏽🥳🥰

Event: 110 31/08/2025Weather: Sunny and blue skies 😎Volunteers: 22Finishers: 31First timers: 5Personal bests: 6Milestone...
31/08/2025

Event: 110 31/08/2025
Weather: Sunny and blue skies 😎
Volunteers: 22
Finishers: 31
First timers: 5
Personal bests: 6
Milestone: 1

Thanks to our wonderful volunteers for another awesome junior parkrun day.

Well done to our 31 finishers, great to welcome 5 first timers and see 6 new personal bests.

Congratulations to Aidan on your marathon milestone 🥳

Results 📲https://www.parkrun.org.uk/barking-juniors/results/110/

📸 Jason Li https://photos.app.goo.gl/eqPoKSsvn8AVM5pz7

Lost property - we have this bag that was left at junior parkrun this morning. Please contact us at barkingjuniors@parkr...
31/08/2025

Lost property - we have this bag that was left at junior parkrun this morning. Please contact us at [email protected] if it’s yours.

One of fabulous volunteers, Rosie Kaylor, was out and about this week along with junior parkrun outreach officer, Steve ...
30/08/2025

One of fabulous volunteers, Rosie Kaylor, was out and about this week along with junior parkrun outreach officer, Steve Camacho, spreading the joy of junior parkrun.

Thanks to the LBBD Family Hub event at Valence Park for having us - we look forward to welcoming more families to Barking Park.

A reminder that Barking junior parkrun is cancelled this Sunday but if you do find yourself in Barking Park  junior park...
22/08/2025

A reminder that Barking junior parkrun is cancelled this Sunday but if you do find yourself in Barking Park junior parkrunners have been offered the below from the management of The Magical Unicorn Lake.

“We would like to invite all junior parkrunners this Sunday for the latest addition on the lake The Unicorn Quest, all free of charge 🙂
They just need to show their parkrun barcode, this offer is valid all day on Sunday 24th August. “

Have a magical bank holiday weekend all! 🦄

Event: 109 17/08/2025Weather: Hot and sunny ☀️ Volunteers: 19Finishers: 25First timers: 3Personal bests: 2Milestones: 2T...
17/08/2025

Event: 109 17/08/2025
Weather: Hot and sunny ☀️
Volunteers: 19
Finishers: 25
First timers: 3
Personal bests: 2
Milestones: 2

Thanks to our hi-vis heroes for another awesome Sunday morning cheering on our juniors!

Well done to our 25 finishers. Lovely to welcome 3 first timers and see 2 personal bests.

Congratulations to:

Eesa on completing 11 junior parkruns = half marathon milestone

Viraaj on completing 21 junior parkruns = marathon milestone

Please note that we are cancelled on Sunday 24th August as many of our core team are on holiday.

Please visit the parkrun website to find your nearest junior event and we will be back on Sunday 31st August.

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

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There is a free 2K race for children at the Barking Road Runners ELVIS race - weather permitting - on Monday 25th August in Barking Park. It’s free for under 15s and free entry on the day. It starts after the adult race so after 11am.

More details here: https://www.barkingroadrunners.org.uk/elvis
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📸 https://photos.app.goo.gl/SPmcTpnzdSwiisyg6

🌟 Calling all hi-vis heroes! 🌟We’re looking for 3 wonderful volunteers to join us as marshals at Barking junior parkrun ...
10/08/2025

🌟 Calling all hi-vis heroes! 🌟

We’re looking for 3 wonderful volunteers to join us as marshals at Barking junior parkrun on Sunday 17th August 2025.

No experience needed – just a big smile, some clapping hands, and a willingness to cheer on our amazing junior parkrunners! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💨

It’s the perfect way to start your Sunday, make new friends, and be part of something that puts so much joy into the community. Plus, you’ll get that warm fuzzy feeling knowing you’ve made a difference! 💛

If you can help, please comment below or drop us a message at [email protected] – we’d love to have you on the team.

Event: 108 10/08/2025Weather: Hot, hot, hot ☀️Volunteers: 21Finishers: 24First timers: 2Personal bests: 2Milestone: 1Tha...
10/08/2025

Event: 108 10/08/2025
Weather: Hot, hot, hot ☀️
Volunteers: 21
Finishers: 24
First timers: 2
Personal bests: 2
Milestone: 1

Thanks to our hi-vis heroes out in force in the sunshine today cheering on our juniors.

Well done to our 24 summertime finishers. We loved welcoming 2 first timers and we saw 2 personal bests today too.

Congratulations to Vidyut on achieving your green marathon milestone and collecting your wristband.

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

📸 Leigh Li https://photos.app.goo.gl/uYEgsg7qPwRVms498

We love welcoming first timers to our event. 🧡Barking Park is easily accessible by foot, bicycle and public transport bu...
04/08/2025

We love welcoming first timers to our event. 🧡

Barking Park is easily accessible by foot, bicycle and public transport but if you are arriving by car then we recommend parking in the South Park Drive car park which is near the allotments and the Ashburton Drive bus stop.

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From the car park, follow the path into the park and you will see us outside the Splash Park. It’s less than a 5 minute walk.

Event: 107 03/08/2025Weather: Warm and cloudy with spells of sunshineVolunteers: 15Finishers: 26First timers: 2Personal ...
03/08/2025

Event: 107 03/08/2025
Weather: Warm and cloudy with spells of sunshine
Volunteers: 15
Finishers: 26
First timers: 2
Personal bests: 4
Milestones: 1

Thanks to our hi vis heroes for another magical junior parkrun.

Well done to our 26 finishers - great to see our families during the Summer holidays. Lovely to welcome 2 first timers and see 4 storming new personal bests set.

Congratulations to Yusuf on completing 11 junior parkruns and receiving your half marathon wristband 💙.

See you next Sunday for a 9am start.

📸https://photos.app.goo.gl/6CCQJrGvcpGsAu8i6

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

Event: 106 27/07/2025Weather: Warm and dry with some sunshine Volunteers: 18Finishers: 31First timers: 3Personal bests: ...
27/07/2025

Event: 106 27/07/2025
Weather: Warm and dry with some sunshine
Volunteers: 18
Finishers: 31
First timers: 3
Personal bests: 7

A beautiful Sunday morning with thanks to our hi-vis heroes for their support.

Well done to our 31 juniors who completed 2K this morning in style. We welcomed one completely new first timer and two visitors from Germany who used to be regulars at our previous location - so lovely to see you all!

We saw seven storming personal bests set this morning. So proud of our juniors who turn up week in week out and give it their best no matter the weather.

See you next week for a 9am start 🤗

📸 Photos and videos can be found here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/RpC8GF9exKD1nZQJ9

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

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Barking Park
Barking
IG118TA

Opening Hours

9am - 10am

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