In 2024, Mohammed Ahmed who is a Sheffield GP, set up the Millhouses Junior Parkrun after being given a £2,000 grant from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.
Since then, a hundred junior Parkruns have been able to take place in Millhouses, encouraging more children in Sheffield to get into running.
Kids aged between four and 14 have been speeding through the 2k route every Sunday morning since at Millhouses Park.
The junior Parkrun proves popular with an attendance of 160 on average every week.
In celebration of the milestone event on Sunday, November 8, some 190 children plus their parents took part in the 100th event and enjoyed cakes, music and a balloon display finish line.
Mr Ahmed said: “Since launching on 17 November 2024, we’ve welcomed more than 2,700 children to take part, and we're now averaging around 160 young participants every Sunday.
“It’s wonderful to see how the event has grown and become such a valued part of the local community.
“However, none of this would be possible without our incredible volunteers, who give up their time every week to make junior Parkrun happen. We’re hugely grateful to every single one of them.”
Every Sunday the junior Parkrun takes place at Millhouses.
To find more information about the event, or to find out how you can get involved, please visit: parkrun.org.uk/events/juniorevents/
5. A well-attended junior parkrun in Sheffield celebrated its 100th event last weekend.
A well-attended junior parkrun in Sheffield celebrated its 100th event last weekend. | S70 Media
6. A well-attended junior parkrun in Sheffield celebrated its 100th event last weekend.
A well-attended junior parkrun in Sheffield celebrated its 100th event last weekend. | S70 Media