It’s hard to believe that Ruddington’s free, weekly park run for children aged 4 to 14 and their families is now a decade old! When Rushcliffe Junior Parkrun was launched in Rushcliffe Country Park, at 9am on Sunday 2nd February 2014, it was only the eighth junior event to be set up in the world – and yet it managed to attract 118 participants and 20 volunteers for the very first one. This 2k ‘fun run’ was set up to encourage kids, families and friends to enjoy exercising in open spaces,…
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Ruddington’s Junior Parkrun is now back every Sunday morning – for 4 to 14 year-olds only. The 2K run is just for fun so come along, whatever your pace! It’s run on a mixture of trail paths and grass in Rushcliffe Country Park, Mere Way, Ruddington, NG11 6JS. The course is 2000m long and organisers say “some sections of the course may accumulate mud, leaves and puddles after rain. Marshals will be located along the course.” Here’s the course Parkrun is organised by volunteers – email rushcliffejuniors@parkrun.com if you’d like to help. …
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