This Sunday, I headed to Mile End Park to support the ever-enthusiastic Mile End junior parkrun crew. With the new school term just getting underway, it was fantastic to see over 50 young runners (plus plenty of parents and carers) kick-start their Sunday with fresh air, fun, and fitness. After a quick briefing from the ever enthusiastic Bessy (Race Director), I got stuck into helping with set-up duties, followed by a stint on barcode scanning. Other volunteers took on marshalling, handing out finish tokens, and — most importantly — forming the all-essential cheer squad! The energy on the course was infectious — lots of cheers, big smiles, and impressive sprint finishes as the runners made their way around the two-lap course. We welcomed six first timers, including two doing their first-ever junior parkrun, and celebrated seven shiny new PBs! A special shout-out to Perry, who squeezed in some volunteering before setting off on a cycle to Luxembourg — absolute legend. As always, the event ran smoothly thanks to a fantastic team of volunteers. Volunteering at junior parkrun is a brilliant way to support young runners and the local community. Whether you’re cheering on the sidelines or scanning barcodes at the finish line, every role helps make the magic happen.