Mini Pacers: running tools and training plans for young runners. Time it. Train it.
Race it.
Simple tools to help coaches, teachers and parents run brilliant sessions for young runners.
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Free running plans for children aged 7–14
Mini Pacers helps parents, teachers and coaches in the UK get children in Years 3 to 8 running — from first jog-walk sessions to a confident 2km at Junior Parkrun or school races.
Energy Boost
Short movement missions for children not ready to run yet. Try it
Runners & coins
Children pick a runner character and earn coins for every session they finish.
School accounts
Unlimited printable plans with no child data stored.
Questions parents and teachers ask
Is Mini Pacers free?
Yes. All plans and tools are free to use, and signing up is free.
What ages is it for?
Children in Years 3 to 8 (roughly ages 7 to 14).
Does it help with Junior Parkrun?
Yes. The 2KM Plans build children up to the 2km Junior Parkrun distance over 8 weeks.
Is my child's data safe?
Only you can see your children's plans and progress. School accounts store no child data at all.
Guides: 2km training plan for kids · Run-walk plan · Warm-up games