The Coventry Children's Mile event returned once again last weekend with more than 1,000 children from 33 Coventry primary schools completing a mile to fundraise.
Home education students also took part in the event for the first time.
Students, teachers, support staff and parents all turned out to volunteer their time to support their schools in the War Memorial Park.
Alongside fundraising for important causes, the event was designed to encourage children to stay active, particularly those from hard-to-reach areas.
The event supported Team Coventry by raising funds for travel costs for the team to compete in the International Children’s Games which is taking place in Tallinn, Estonia in August, where Coventry will be represented on the international stage.
Athletes, coaches and supporters of Team Coventry came along too and helped with organisation, marshalling and most importantly, cheering participants on.
Not only were funds raised for Team Coventry, but funds have also been raised by the event for a local charity.
All participants received a souvenir event t-shirt and certificate of participation while the mile route was fully accessible for all abilities.
Councillor Kamran Caan, Cabinet Member for Public Health and Sport, said, "This was a record turn-out for the Children’s Mile which is absolutely fantastic. Seeing more and more schools and parents want to get their children involved in the event is great. It’s the perfect way to get the children moving and be able to show them that physical activity is fun.
“The event also helps to raise funds for two worthy causes which will help local people, including 18 young athletes in their journey to compete in the International Children’s Games in Estonia to represent our city.
“Thank you to all who have supported the causes so far and a huge congratulations to all who took part in 2025’s Coventry Children’s Mile.”
The Coventry Children’s Mile 2025 is a partnership between Coventry City Council, CV Life and Coventry’s School Games Organisers.
Without volunteer and partner support from these organisations, the event wouldn’t be able to take place.
Check out the photos from the day on Flickr
If you would like to send a good luck message and donation to Team Coventry ahead of their trip to Tallinn, Estonia to represent the city, please head over to the donation site.