Young runners in Basildon can return to their weekly event this Sunday, 26 April 2026, as the Northlands junior parkrun has officially resumed operations at Northlands Park.
The free weekly 2km run for children aged 4 to 14 was forced to close last Sunday, 19 April, after organisers deemed the course unsafe. The cancellation was caused by heavy rainfall in early April 2026, which left sections of the trail muddy and waterlogged. The park, which features flood-relief lakes designed to catch water from the surrounding Fryerns and Chalvedon developments, is often susceptible to such conditions after periods of significant weather.
As of 20 April 2026, the official cancellation notice has been removed from the event page, confirming that the course is once again clear and ready for participants. The event, which takes place every Sunday at 9:00am, follows a route across a mix of tarmac paths and grass.
Families are invited to join the local volunteer team back at the park, located on Felmores Road. Many participants typically gather for coffee at the cafe within the park following the conclusion of the run.
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