parkrun is inviting schools across the UK to join their mission and become a parkrun primary, and in doing so support young people’s health and wellbeing through the weekend with junior parkrun.
How being a parkrun primary can benefit your school
- junior parkrun encourages children, families and staff to enjoy regular physical activity outside of school hours and lays the foundation for lifelong positive mindset towards movement.
- Connecting with your local junior parkrun(s) strengthens community links and fosters a sense of belonging. It provides opportunities for everyone to come together in a positive, inclusive environment outside the classroom.
- It’s not just running and walking. Everyone can also volunteer with junior parkrun and build confidence, develop new skills, and contribute meaningfully to the community. These experiences support the national educational framework.
- It offers the ability to put the PE and PSHE curriculum into practice in the real-world, demonstrating commitment to holistic education.
- 67% of parents report that junior parkrun improves their child’s physical activity levels and their enjoyment of it too. Children report feeling proud, full of energy, and confident.
It’s easy to become a parkrun primary. All it takes is five simple steps:
- Register as a parkrun primary and connect with your local junior parkrun(s)
- Host a junior parkrun school assembly
- Share information with parents and carers
- Attend your local junior parkrun together
- You are now a parkrun primary — welcome to the family!
As well as the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park junior parkrun there are hundreds of other junior parkruns and new ones are starting all the time. So there’s bound to be one, or more, on your doorstep.
When you register you’ll get access to a parkrun primary toolkit which includes customisable assembly presentation, communication templates, guidance and more.
Want to be able to share this information with your school? Click here to access the parkrun primary brochure.
Already convinced? Sign up your school and receive your toolkit now.
parkrun’s mission is to create a healthier and happier planet for everyone.
