A junior parkrun for children between the ages of four and 14 has been launched in Southwark Park, writes Joe Rattue…
The event is free to attend and takes place every Sunday at 9am starting from the path east of the playground and the Southwark Park Pavilion Café.
Event Director Saskia Dykstra said “Everyone is really enjoying it, not just our participants but also the volunteers.
“The community spirit at this event is just magical, we are very lucky.
“People are so excited because it’s much closer than the other local junior parkruns, the event is really well connected to local areas with the cycle paths, tube and multiple bus routes.”
The organisers received replies from 200 parents when they surveyed interest locally and more than 100 children have taken part since the first run was held on March 22.
Dykstra added: “I worked with the incredible volunteer team who made this happen. Supported by our parkrun ambassador Claire Oxlade.
“A special shoutout to Ben Scanlan who secured funding for the event with our Funders Coliccis Cafe, Decathlon x Art Invest.”
The junior parkrun is volunteer-led event. To join or find more information, please see the website here.
