Running and endurance is at the core of pretty much all team sports. We are very lucky to have so many options in South West London for children to get involved.
Fun Junior Handicap Series
The Stragglers and Ranelagh Junior Running Group (SRJRG) Junior & Mini Handicap Series.
The first event for 2026 will be held on Thursday 23rd April 2026. All events are at: Bushy Park Sports Club (formerly NPL), Pavilion Road, Queens Road, Teddington TW11 0EL.
Dates for 2026:
Thursday 23rd April
Thursday 14th May
Thursday 4th June
Thursday 18th June (Relay Event) REGISTER HERE
Thursday 16th July
- Friday 31st July (Wedding Day Classic Junior Run)
Thursday 27th August
Registration at 6.50 p.m., Minis start at 7.20 p.m., Juniors start at 7.30 p.m.
Richmond Junior parkruns
There are 3 junior parkruns that take place in the borough. 2 of them are every Sunday and one is held once a month. It is a free, fun, and friendly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds).
Moormead junior parkrun (Twickenham) is held every Sunday at 9am.
Latchmere Red Junior parkrun (Ham) is held every Sunday at 9am.
Bushy Park Junior parkrun (Teddington) is held on the first Sunday of the month at 9am.
Local athletics or running clubs:
Local athletic clubs are great to build confidence and allow juniors to try different athletic disciplines. Try these local
Kestrel Running Club
Kestrel Club is brought to you by Momentum Sports to help bring on the next generation of athletes in the south-west area of London.
Who is it for?
Everyone – of all abilities and levels of experience from Yr2 to Yr13 at school. Older, more experienced athletes progress to Development and Performance squads within Momentum Sports.
St Mary’s Richmond
Membership is available to anyone from the age of 11 years up and everyone can benefit from coaching suitable to them. St Mary’s Richmond AC provides competition opportunities for our members throughout the year, and actively encourages the membership to compete in order to realise their goals and achieve their full potential.
SIMMS ATHLETICS
www.stmarys.ac.uk/sport/simmsport/simmsathletics
SIMMSAthletics is our recreational club for children of all abilities aged 5 to 12 years, delivering fun weekly sessions on the Sir Mo Farah Athletics Track.
Kingston Athletics Club and Polytechnic Harriers
Welcome to the Young Athletes section of the Kingston & Poly website. Here you will find information relevant for our young members, including how to join the Club. We will have the latest news from Championships and League competitions – National Young Athletes League, Ebbisham League, LilyB League, Downs Cross Country League, Sportshall. The section will also feature nominations and awards for the Jack Petchey Achievement Scheme.
For information on the Kestrel Club, for School Year 4 and upwards, please visit the Momentum Sports site:
www.momentumsports.co.uk/TrKingstonKestrelClub
- JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
- JACK PETCHEY AWARD SCHEME
- YOUNG ATHLETES NEWSLETTERS
- JUNIOR LEAGUE COMPETITION
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