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More than a 2k: How junior parkrun boosts children’s wellbeing

New figures show junior parkrun is supporting children's wellbeing, with more than three-quarters feeling happier after taking part! Our annual junior parkrun Health and Wellbeing survey is here, helping us better understand how junior parkrun impacts the lives of juniors and their families.

More than a 2k: How junior parkrun boosts children’s wellbeing

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New figures show junior parkrun is supporting children's wellbeing, with more than three-quarters feeling happier after taking part!

Our annual junior parkrun Health and Wellbeing survey is here, helping us better understand how junior parkrun impacts the lives of juniors and their families.

The survey, completed this year by nearly 1,400 families* whose juniors...

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New figures show junior parkrun is supporting children's wellbeing, with more than three-quarters feeling happier after taking part! Our annual junior parkrun Health and Wellbeing survey is here, helping us better understand how junior parkrun impacts the lives of juniors and their families. The survey, completed this year by nearly 1,400 families* whose juniors...

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