5k events
- Pay attention to the pre-parkrun briefing
- Respect everyone’s right to participate in their own way
- Under 11s always within arm’s reach of a parent or guardian
- One dog (on a short lead) per person (see dogs principle)
- Be mindful of your local environment and other people
- No scannable barcode, no time, no exception
- Have fun, it’s only a walk, jog or run
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Thank the amazing volunteers
junior 2k events
- A parent or guardian accompanies under 11s to and from the event
- For children aged 4 to 14
- Parents or guardians can take part too
- Pay attention to the pre-parkrun briefing
- Respect your local environment and other people
- Let children walk, jog, hop, skip and run for fun!
- No dogs allowed apart from assistance dogs
- Only children to enter the finish funnel
- No scannable barcode, no time, no exception
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Thank the amazing volunteers
Parents code of conduct
- Remember children should run for fun!
- Respect your local environment and other people
- Listen to your child if they say they don’t want to take part anymore or if they need a break
- Make sure your child is in appropriate clothing for the event and the weather
- Our brilliant volunteer teams are there to support events to run smoothly but parents remain responsible for their children at all times
- Check out our photography policy here
- Tell the RD if you have any safeguarding concerns about the activity or report directly to safeguarding@parkrun.com
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