19/10/2026
Event #289, Sunday 18th October 2026
It was a cold, crisp morning at Shelbourne Juniors for Event #289, but that didn’t stop our wonderful young runners from getting out and enjoying their Sunday morning parkrun!
We welcomed 47 finishers, with our fastest time of the morning an impressive 7 minutes and 39 seconds. Well done to everyone who came along, ran, jogged or walked the course. Every finish is an achievement, and it’s always fantastic to see our juniors giving it their best!
🌟 Personal Bests and First Timers
A huge well done to our seven runners who achieved a PB on Sunday morning: Hugo, Art, Sam, James, Matthew, Éabha and Ali. Fantastic running, everyone!
We were also delighted to welcome six first timers: Grace, Sadie, Nora, Charlotte, Liam and Katie. We hope you enjoyed your first Shelbourne Juniors parkrun and that we’ll see you again very soon!
🎉 Milestones and Wristbands
A very special mention goes to Aly, who volunteered for the 200th time at parkrun! What an incredible achievement and a wonderful contribution to the parkrun community. Thank you, Aly, for all the time and commitment you have given.
There were no other milestones to celebrate this week, but Astrid collected her 10th-run wristband, which she earned last week. Congratulations, Astrid!
💚 Thank You to Our Volunteers
Our event would not be possible without our amazing volunteers. This week, we had 15 volunteers, with two more people both volunteering and taking part in the run.
A huge thank you to Aly, Ann, Anna, Caroline, Catherine, Claire, David, Elaine, Emma, James, Lorna, Lucy, Máire, Marion, Oliver, Patrick and Pauline for giving up their Sunday morning to help ensure the smooth running of the event.
We were also delighted to welcome visiting volunteers from Halifax and Lancaster. Thank you for joining us and helping out at Shelbourne Juniors! Hopefully, our paths will cross again at another parkrun.
Volunteers give their time so that our children can enjoy a safe, fun and welcoming event. The safety of our juniors is always paramount, and we are so grateful to everyone who helps make this possible.
A gentle reminder to parents and guardians: please stay off the course path and allow the children to run through the finish funnel independently. This helps keep the finish area clear, ensures accurate results and gives our young runners the chance to enjoy that wonderful feeling of crossing the finish line themselves. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
👻 Halloween Fun Next Week!
Get those costumes ready because Halloween dress-up is happening next week! 🎃 We can’t wait to see everyone’s spooky, silly and creative outfits. Remember, costumes should be comfortable and safe for running.
Thank you to all our runners, families and volunteers for making another Sunday morning at Shelbourne junior parkrun so special. Whether you achieved a PB, joined us for the first time or helped behind the scenes, you are all part of what makes our parkrun community so wonderful.
Have a great week, everyone, and we look forward to seeing you next Sunday for some Halloween fun!
Happy parkrunning! 🧡
Your Run Director,
Marion O'Halloran
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