Battery Park junior parkrun sees seven runners achieve PBs

Archie joined the parkrun for the first time on Sunday, while Rowan received her marathon wristband as she has completed 21 junior parkruns.

Iona had a busy day with three roles as she volunteered for the 25th time.

Archie competed in the Battery Park junior parkrun for the first time. (Image: Contributed) Seven super fast runners, Finlay, Lauryn, Bradley, Tom, Quinn, Cora and Ruby all gained new PBs.

Completing the course with a new PB of 06:49 was first placed runner, Finlay.  Elijah was second boy to finish in 08:06.  In 09:16, Rudi completed the top three boys.

Rowan volunteered for the 21st time. (Image: Contributed) With a new PB of 08:34, Lauryn was the first girl to finish.  In 09:18, Cadhlea was second girl to finish.  Quinn completed the top three girls with a new PB of 10:42, 

A spokesperson for the parkrun said: "We are very grateful to the volunteers who made this event happen: Aidan Canning, Gillian Clark, Iona Clark, Lewis Clark, Liz Corbett, Lesley Dick, Lynne Fulton, Rhona Hair, Anne Hay, Janice Hendrie, Tracey Howe, Erin McEleny, Marjorie Morrison, Rachel Neil, Susanne Stetz, Caitlin Taylor, and Sarah Ward."

Tom, one of seven runners to achieve new personal best times. (Image: Contributed) Volunteers are being sought to join the junior parkrun roster up to the end of the year. If you would like to help out on any of the days or find out more about volunteering, please email batteryparkjuniors@parkrun.com or send a message to the 'Battery Park junior parkrun' Facebook page.