junior parkrun – Hove Park

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This is a fun, free 2k event which you can walk, jog or run that takes place every Sunday. It is an inclusive event for 4-14 year olds but participation for all is encouraged. Equally, children and young adults who use wheelchairs are also very welcome to participate. This event is marshalled. Children under 11 need a adult with them to supervise, but the adult does not have to participate in the event.

Suitable for?

4-14 year olds – there is also a parkrun event for those older than 14. See website for details. Those under 4 years can join in (eg. walking, in a buggy) with an adult if they are also running with someone over 4 years. Those under 11 will need an adult to come and supervise them throughout the event.

Opening Times

Every Sunday at 9am

Location

Hove Park, Goldstone Crescent, Hove, BN3 7BF. The event starts on the west side of the park near the café.

Book & Pay

Free to use! But you do need to register beforehand and bring a printed barcode to get an official time.

You can register here

Food & Drink

The Hove Park Cafe is located within the park. See their website here

Facilities

Toilets are located within the park. There is also a large children’s play park within Hove Park

Accessibility

Everyone is welcome at parkrun. Event organisers will do their upmost to include anyone who would like to participate. Children and young adults who use a wheelchair or other mobility aids are actively encouraged to join. Contact directly if you would like to discuss this further. It is good to note that some sections of the course may accumulate mud, leaves and puddles after rain.

Getting There

There is free on street parking by Hove Park, this can get busy on nice days.

Buses 5, 5A, 5B, 55, 56, 59, 81E will get you within 5 minutes jogging of the start (www.buses.co.uk).
Trains run to Hove Station which is a 15 minutes walk away – possibly longer for little legs!