IT’S THE END of an era for Evesham’s junior parkrun in Evesham with a new location from this weekend.
After nine years at Raphael’s Restaurant at Hampton Ferry, Evesham Velo Park will be the new home of the 2km route, every Sunday at 9am.
The decision came after a record number of cancellations over winter months in recent years due to flooding from the River Avon.
During the time at Hampton Ferry the club has welcomed more than 1,400 finishers and 500 volunteers over 326 runs.
It has also supported local youngsters in completing the volunteering stages of their Duke of Edinburgh award too.
Kelly-Ann Richardson, event director said: “We would like to say a massive thank you to Raphael’s for being so accommodating over the years.
“It truly has become the perfect event to make friends, develop running abilities and camaraderie.
“We cannot wait for this new opportunity and to welcome our regulars and new people to our new course.”
“We are super excited for this opportunity and believe it is the perfect venue with an asphalt track, great line of sight to watch your little runners and the cafe to enjoy afterwards.”
Kelly-Ann also said the group needed weekly volunteers in the role of marshalls, tail walkers, time keepers and barcode scanners.
Evesham junior parkrun is for children aged four until the day of their 15th birthday.
Adults can run with their children however they do not get a finish time at the event.
Email [email protected] to get involved.
