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How Cricket Green School is embracing junior parkrun
Cricket Green School, a special educational needs school in Mitcham, has been making moves. Through our parkrun primary initiative, we’ve been working with the school to engage pupils into junior parkrun and build strong connections with the local community.
From fun school-based events, to joining the Mini London Marathon, and their local junior parkrun at Figges Marsh; pupils have been getting active, building confidence, and discovering just how fun moving together can be.
Celebrations of diversity at Kennington junior parkrun!
Celebrating diversity and creating inclusive environments are at the centre of our values here at parkrun. It’s incredible to see how parkrun brings together so many communities who are united by spreading positivity, one parkrun at a time.
Today we spotlight the Kennington junior parkrun team who embody this spirit of inclusivity by marking cultural and community moments throughout the year…
Izzy’s spectacular achievements!
junior parkrun is a place where young people grow in confidence, build self-belief, and are encouraged to shine regardless of pace or time.
Izzy, who lives with Baker-Gordon Syndrome, meaning she has both learning and physical disabilities, epitomises how much junior parkrun helps young people grow in a safe, inclusive space.
Of course, the magic of the junior parkrun community lies in the unrelenting celebration of individual achievements. So together with the volunteers and parkrunners at Northallerton parkrun, let’s give a cheer for Izzy’s spectacular achievements!
Emily’s 100 Clevedon junior parkruns!
There’s nothing better than hearing about the successes of amazing young people at junior parkrun.
Cheered on by friends, family, and dedicated volunteers, Emily has reached an incredible milestone that will inspire many other young people to get involved.
Her story is a celebration of persistence, community spirit, and the joy of running…parkrun style!
Breaking barriers through music and volunteering
Ellie and Mel Pinnington bring energy, music, and joy to Southport’s junior parkrun. Ellie, who is autistic and known as #AusomeEllie, has taken on a wide range of volunteer roles as part of her Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award – from warm-up leader to barcode scanner.
With support from her mum Mel, she’s growing in confidence, finding independence, and spreading positivity at every event.
Theo’s 47 junior parkruns for 47 chromosomes
Seven-year-old Theo from Brighton has set himself an extraordinary challenge: to complete 47 junior parkruns and running events to represent the 47 chromosomes that define Down’s syndrome.
Inspired by his cousin Silas, who has Down’s syndrome, Theo is on a remarkable journey and has completed 11 out of 47 so far. His parents, Helen and Ed, share more about his experience…
Growing up with parkrun
Six-year-old India is proof that parkrun is about family, fun, and community. From the local junior parkrun event to the 5k, India has grown up with parkrun as a cornerstone of her life.
She’s already achieved incredible milestones, made countless friends, and inspired her entire family to embrace the parkrun spirit.
St. Brendan’s Primary takes on junior parkrun
St. Brendan’s Primary School in Glasgow embraced junior parkrun with an inspiring challenge at their local event in Victoria Park. Led by Principal Teacher Laura Greenan, the initiative highlighted the joy of being active, community togetherness, and the importance of children’s mental health.