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The Barnsley Junior Fun run is following the 10k for the first time this year, giving our boroughs young people the chance to enjoy the electric 10k atmosphere. The event is delivered by the Sport and Physical Activity team as part of the #WhatsYourMove campaign.
The run is for children aged 8 to 14 and is a 2-lap route around the town centre, all fenced in.
Participants will take on 4 exciting zones: Hype Highway, Water Blast Alley, Bubble Boulevard and Victory Lane. Children will get wet.
All starters will receive a medal to mark their participation.
About the race
The race starts at 11:30am on Sunday 28 June 2026. The start line and finish line will be at The Glass Works in Barnsley town centre.
How to enter
You can enter your child on the event registration page.
Race route
The race route will loop around Barnsley town centre, starting at The Glass Works, following Peel Square, Wellington Street, Cheapside and finishing back at The Glass Works.
Race numbers
You will be contacted regarding race numbers closer to the event.
Race information pack
We’ll be sending out the race information pack to participants ahead of the run.
Spectators
The whole route will be accessible for spectators on foot, with the start/finish line in The Glass Works.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Take a look at our frequently asked questions about the Junior Fun Run.
Other information
Getting to the race
On foot
This is the best way to access the event. You could use it as a long warm-up and cool down before and after the race. Road closures will start from 8:30am to 11am on the day of the race. Access will not be restricted to the town centre for people on foot.
Bike
If you arrive by bike we have bike parking available in the Barnsley Bike Works in Barnsley Interchange.
Bus
Bus services will be operating a normal Sunday service. However, if the bus does usually access the town centre between 8:30am and 11am you should expect diversions to be in place. Take a look at the Travel South Yorkshire website for more details.
Car
Road closures are scheduled to commence at 8:30am and will reopen fully around 12:30am on the day of the race. Diversions will be in place around the event around West Way, Shambles Street and Huddersfield Road.
Find out about car parks in Barnsley.
Train
Barnsley is well connected by our rail service. Barnsley Interchange on Eldon Street North has easy access to the town centre attractions, links across the region and is less than 400m from the start line of the Barnsley 10k.
To plan your journey by public transport, visit Travel South Yorkshire.
Volunteer
Fancy helping and supporting Barnsley children to take part in the Fun Run? You can help make it an unforgettable day.
Volunteering promises to be rewarding and an enjoyable experience. There’s a variety of roles such as:
- Event marshalling
- Handing out medals
- Photography
- Route marshal
- Supporter
If you’re interested in volunteering at the Junior Fun Run, please fill in the online registration form.
You’ll need to be available on Sunday 28 June between 11am to 12:30pm.
Tell your story
We’d love to hear your Barnsley 10K story. Are you running it for the first time? Have you run them all? Are you travelling from somewhere to take part? Is this a challenge you’ve set yourself? Every story is important! Email barnsley10k@barnsley.gov.uk and tell us your Barnsley 10K story.
