Junior Park Run

Junior Parkrun is back at War Memorial Park on Sunday 8 November, part of its regular Sunday morning run in Coventry. It's a timed 2km run aimed at children aged 4 to 14, and the whole thing is free to enter. The run starts at 9am, and the session runs until 10am, so it's a quick way to get the kids moving before the rest of the Sunday morning takes over.

One of the best things about it is how it's run: it's an informal, friendly atmosphere where everyone runs for their own enjoyment at their own pace. There's no pressure to keep up with anyone else, and the timing is there more for the kids to track their own progress than for anything competitive. It's a great way to get them out of the house and into the park without it feeling like a chore.

There are a couple of practical bits to sort before you turn up. While it's free to enter, participants need to register before their first run. You'll also need to bring a printed copy of their barcode, as phones don't scan on the day, so have that printed and ready to go. If you're driving in, there are three free car parks right next to the park: Kenilworth Road, Leamington Road and Coat of Arms Bridge Road, which makes getting there and back pretty easy.

And it doesn't have to end when the running does. Every week, the volunteers gather for a post-parkrun coffee at the Beechtree café in the Visitor Centre, and everyone is welcome to join in, so if you fancy a bit of a chat after the run, that's where you'll find them. The run is free, it starts at 9am at War Memorial Park, and it's on every Sunday morning.