Battery Park junior parkrun, event number 109, October 1 2023
Thirty-two runners took part in the junior parkrun. Of these, five were first timers, Arran, Mark, Portia, Finlay and Alexander.
There were also eight runners achieving new PBs.
There were three runner milestones - Anna Shearer and Rudi Stetz both achieved their ultra marathon wristbands having taken part in 50 junior parkruns. Luke Watson received his marathon wristband for completing 21 junior parkruns. He also achieved a new PB.
There was also one volunteer milestone - Niamh Ward volunteering for the 25th time.
Elijah Taylor (08:14) was first of the boys to complete the course. He was followed by Rudy Byrne (09:15) and first timer, Alexander Farren, in 10:16.
In 09:40, Breagha Cannon was first girl to finsh. With a new PB of 10:04, Boston Cannon was second girl to complete the course. Anna Shearer in 10:09, completed the top three girls.
Thank you to all volunteers: Catriona Anderson, Gillian Clark, Iona Clark, Kevin Clark, Lesley Clark, Lesley Dick, James Gavin, Isabel Gregg, Tracey Howe, David Jenkins, Marjorie Morrison, Rachel Neil, Luisa Shearer, Susanne Stetz, Caitlin Taylor, Dominic Townsend, Niamh Ward, Sarah Ward
Email batteryparkjuniors@parkrun.com if you would like to help as a volunteer at future events.
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