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

The 2026 Vitality Westminster Mile takes place on Saturday 26th September 2026. It is a family friendly event, with an a...
07/06/2026

The 2026 Vitality Westminster Mile takes place on Saturday 26th September 2026. It is a family friendly event, with an amazing finish line just outside Buckingham Palace. You can also enjoy the Wellness Festival in Green Park throughout the day, with a number of free activities happening for people of all ages.

Excitingly, we have a junior parkrun wave for families this year and we are inviting everyone connected to junior parkrun to join the fun!

Please see the link below if you would like to book a spot. Spaces are limited for the junior parkrun wave and are a first come first serve basis.

Details of the event are as follows:
Saturday 26th September
junior parkrun wave starts at 13:30

It is free for children under 11 and there is a discounted rate for both 11-17 year olds (£2) and for adults (£7).

Run Director: Timi VeerasamyEvent: 149 07/06/2026Weather: Mostly sunny ⛅️Volunteers: 24Finishers: 34First timers: 5Perso...
07/06/2026

Run Director: Timi Veerasamy
Event: 149 07/06/2026
Weather: Mostly sunny ⛅️
Volunteers: 24
Finishers: 34
First timers: 5
Personal bests: 7
Milestones: 4

A very special junior parkrun morning today. It was our 3rd anniversary in Barking Park and we celebrated two very special volunteering milestones. 🎂🤗

Our Co-Event Director who founded our junior parkrun event 12 years ago, Kresh Veerasamy, and today’s Run Director, Timi Veerasamy, celebrated their 500th volunteer milestone. 💙 What a way to celebrate Volunteers’ Week! 🥳

Two of our juniors also achieved their half marathon milestone - the blue wristband for 11 junior parkruns completed. Well done Diegu and Jidenna.

Thanks to our brilliant volunteers for a great morning. We enjoyed some treats and a lovely post juniors faff in the cafe.

Well done to our 34 finishers. We welcomed 5 first timers, additional volunteers training for a new event and saw 7 personal bests set today.

Don’t forget throughout the Summer, juniors who complete Barking junior parkrun get free access on that Sunday to the 10am session at the Splash Park. 🤗

See you next Sunday for a 9am start.

📲https://www.parkrun.org.uk/barking-juniors/results/149/

📸 https://photos.app.goo.gl/wLyqcDZMVKWbRqQ77

Run Director: Rosie KaylorEvent: 148 31:05/2026Weather: Warm and sunny ☀️ Volunteers: 22Finishers: 38First timers: 3Pers...
31/05/2026

Run Director: Rosie Kaylor
Event: 148 31:05/2026
Weather: Warm and sunny ☀️
Volunteers: 22
Finishers: 38
First timers: 3
Personal bests: 5

Thanks to our wonderful hi-vis heroes for bringing even more sunshine to Barking Park today.

We had 38 fabulous finishers including 3 first timers and saw 5 personal bests. Well done everyone.

Next week, we’re celebrating volunteer week by wearing blue of our parkrun volunteer merch 💙.

Full results 📲https://www.parkrun.org.uk/barking-juniors/results/2026-05-31/

📸 https://photos.app.goo.gl/pvHMdabCwBrwviRK9

On Sunday 7th June 2026, we will be celebrating an incredible achievement for our Co-Event Director, Kresh Veerasamy, an...
31/05/2026

On Sunday 7th June 2026, we will be celebrating an incredible achievement for our Co-Event Director, Kresh Veerasamy, and Run Director, Timi Veerasamy.

They will be completing their 500th volunteer milestone 💙💙💙💙.

Join us in celebrating by wearing blue or your parkrun volunteering merch with pride. It’s a brilliant way to celebrate national volunteering week together.

A huge thanks to Kresh and Timi for their contribution to .

🌳

RD: Sonya ByersEvent: 147 24/05/2026Weather: Hot, Hot, Hot ☀️Volunteers: 23Finishers: 42First timers: 4Personal bests: 1...
24/05/2026

RD: Sonya Byers
Event: 147 24/05/2026
Weather: Hot, Hot, Hot ☀️
Volunteers: 23
Finishers: 42
First timers: 4
Personal bests: 16

Thanks to our wonderful volunteers for bringing even more sunshine to a very warm and sunny Barking Park this morning. ☀️

We welcomed 42 amazing finishers including 4 first timers. It was a hot one and our juniors did brilliantly with a storming 16 personal bests. 🙌🏽

It was wonderful to cool down in the splash park afterwards. Huge thanks to Monica and the team at Splashy Land UK for the warm welcome for our juniors families. What a treat in a heatwave ⛲️ ❤️.

See you next week for a 9am start.

Full results 📲https://www.parkrun.org.uk/barking-juniors/results/2026-05-24/

Photos 📸 https://photos.app.goo.gl/UUa2ozgwQxkbEF6u7

Looking for a fun and active way to spend your Sunday morning? We’ve got you covered! 🙌Join us at Barking juniors parkru...
23/05/2026

Looking for a fun and active way to spend your Sunday morning? We’ve got you covered! 🙌

Join us at Barking juniors parkrun at 9am, then cool off afterwards with a fantastic new perk perfect for this heatwave ☀️…

🎉 FREE ENTRY to Barking Splash Park at 10am 🎉

Sundays only throughout the Summer.

Only for juniors that have completed a junior parkrun at Barking Park on the day of entry.

👉 Available for:

1 junior + up to 2 adults

Just show:

✅ Your parkrun barcode
✅ Your result (from the website or your results email)

It’s the perfect way to reward those Sunday efforts – run, play, and make memories with the family 💙

📍 Where: Barking Park
⏰ Run: 9:00am
💦 Splash Park: 10:00am

Bring your friends, spread the word, and let’s make Sundays the highlight of the week!

Our thanks to Monica and the team Splashy Land UK for supporting our junior parkrun community with this generous offer 💕.

RD: Sarah BurtEvent 146: 17/05/2026Weather: Mostly sunny with clouds ⛅️ Volunteers: 29Finishers: 32First timers: 9Person...
17/05/2026

RD: Sarah Burt
Event 146: 17/05/2026
Weather: Mostly sunny with clouds ⛅️
Volunteers: 29
Finishers: 32
First timers: 9
Personal bests: 8
Milestone: 1

Our 29 fantastic volunteers were led by brilliant Run Director, Sarah Burt. Thanks to everyone for bringing the joy and magic of juniors to Barking Park. 🧡

We were delighted to welcome 9 first timers including families from the Homegrown With Us community. Thanks so much for joining us and we hope you come again!

Well done to our 32 fabulous finishers, we saw 8 new personal bests today but we just love seeing your smiles whatever your time and whether you walk and run😊.

Congratulations to Jag who completed his 50th volunteer milestone today ❤️🙌🏽.

Thanks to AMLA Coffee for hosting our post juniors faff. We will be back next week 🤗

📲Results https://www.parkrun.org.uk/barking-juniors/results/2026-05-17/

📸Photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/N5n3bbvj87qGYTR2A

See you next week for a 9am start by the splash park.

RD: Rosie KaylorEvent: 145 10/05/2026Weather: Windy and chilly Volunteers: 21Finishers: 40First timers: 8Personal bests:...
10/05/2026

RD: Rosie Kaylor
Event: 145 10/05/2026
Weather: Windy and chilly
Volunteers: 21
Finishers: 40
First timers: 8
Personal bests:8

Thanks to our 21 fantastic, friendly volunteers for bringing some cheer to what turned out to be a grey and chilly morning.

We were delighted to welcome some of the staff and families from Henry Green Primary. Thank you for joining us!

We had 40 brilliant finishers today including 8 first timers and 8 personal bests were set.

Full results are here 📲https://www.parkrun.org.uk/barking-juniors/results/2026-05-10/

Photos 📸 https://photos.app.goo.gl/cSpEpa3i29KLaEjU7

Run Director: Martin SmithEvent: 144 03/05/2026Weather: Sunny and warm ☀️Volunteers: 21Finishers: 42First timers: 8Perso...
03/05/2026

Run Director: Martin Smith
Event: 144 03/05/2026
Weather: Sunny and warm ☀️
Volunteers: 21
Finishers: 42
First timers: 8
Personal bests: 11

Thanks to our 21 fabulous volunteers for a wonderful junior parkrun morning. One parent said their kids said we are the friendliest and most welcoming event 💕.

We love our junior parkrun families so thanks for joining us this morning. We welcomed 8 first timers and saw 11 personal bests set.

Congratulations to Jason and James on completing the London Marathon last week and thanks for bringing your medals to inspire the next generation of running superstars.

See you next week for more junior parkrun magic.

Full results 📲https://www.parkrun.org.uk/barking-juniors/results/2026-05-03/

Photos 📸 https://photos.app.goo.gl/aW5NtsHfJAxP8Edq6

RD: Leigh LiEvent: 143 19/04/2026Weather: Sunny and blue skies ☀️Volunteers: 20Finishers: 36First timers: 4Personal best...
19/04/2026

RD: Leigh Li
Event: 143 19/04/2026
Weather: Sunny and blue skies ☀️
Volunteers: 20
Finishers: 36
First timers: 4
Personal bests: 14

Thanks to all 20 fabulous volunteers for a magical junior parkrun day.

Congratulations to our 36 brilliant finishers. You were storming around this morning with 14 personal bests. Delighted to welcome 4 first timers - hopefully the first of many junior parkruns.

Please note that we are closed next week due to the London Marathon as many of us are volunteering or running.

Take the opportunity for a rest, some junior parkrun tourism or to spectate at London Marathon. Whatever you do enjoy and join us back at Barking Park on Sunday 3rd May.

📲https://www.parkrun.org.uk/barking-juniors/results/2026-04-19/

📸 https://photos.app.goo.gl/ELKsdwxmuRp6FGvz9

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Barking Park
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