ARR Juniors Parkrun League
Introducing a brand-new competition for our junior members! The ARR Juniors Parkrun League runs from May to March each season and is open to all Ackworth Road Runners juniors. You can run any mix of standard 5k parkruns and junior 2k parkruns (Sundays) throughout the year — it’s entirely up to you which events you take part in.
There are three separate leagues to enter, so however you like to run, there’s a way to score points and compete.
Age Categories
Runners are grouped into the following age categories:
- Under 6
- Under 8
- Under 10
- Under 12
- Under 14
Age category is determined by the runner’s age at the start of the season (1 May).
1. The PB League
The first parkrun (5k or junior 2k) you complete each season sets your personal benchmark for that distance. Every run after that is scored against your benchmark:
| Result | Points |
|---|---|
| New personal best | 10 |
| Within 10 seconds of PB (junior 2k) | 7 |
| Within 20 seconds of PB (5k) | 7 |
| Complete the run | 5 |
| Volunteer at a parkrun | 2 |
Only your best score in any given week counts — so if you run both a 5k and a junior 2k in the same week, only the higher-scoring one is added to your total. Your best 10 weekly scores across the season count towards your final league total, so missing the odd week (or having an off day) won’t hurt your standing.
Because both the 5k and junior 2k count towards the PB League, runners who split their time with other sports (like football) can still stay competitive without needing to run every single week.
2. The Sprinter League
Based on your junior 2k parkrun times. Add together your best times from the season — the lowest cumulative time wins. Your best 10 results count (roughly one per month across the season).
3. The Endurance League
Based on your standard 5k parkrun times. Add together your best times from the season — the lowest cumulative time wins. Your best 10 results count (roughly one per month across the season).
Prizes
Awards will be presented separately for each age category, across all three leagues.
How to Enter
- Take part in any parkrun 5k or junior 2k parkrun during the season.
- Submit your results via the club website.
- Your scores will be added to the league tables automatically.
Season Dates
The league runs from May to March. Exact start and end dates to be confirmed.
