Castlemaine parkrun is a regional parkrun full of energy and individuality, largely thanks to Event Director, Libby Moran and her Run Director brother, Richard. Of course, the popular town is brimming with character itself, so its not hard to see why the people are too. Castlemaine is situated in Victoria’s goldfields, in Dja Dja…
You hear these words bandied about in social media but what does it really mean? For many of us, running makes a positive impact to our lives. We create goals that make us happy and meet new friends that keep us going strong in our fitness journey. But for some, running quite literally is…
Prisoners in Australia are set to participate in weekly parkrun events for the first time from this Saturday (20th April) with HM Prison Dhurringile in Victoria becoming the first correctional facility in the southern hemisphere to host a parkrun. The prison in central Victoria is a minimum-security mainstream facility that covers 420 acres and…
Located in the heart of the Whitsundays, Airlie Beach parkrun starts and finishes at Abell Point Marina. It is one of the best in the world with a 4 anchor rating. As a major departure point for all the surrounding islands, Airlie Beach is a great place for a holiday with the Great Barrier Reef…
When Zen the 11-year-old labrador blue heeler cross was hit by a car in November last year, not only was owner Maria Tams worried he’d never do parkrun again, she was sure she was going to lose her best friend for good. Maria started parkrunning at Albury Wodonga nearly five years ago and took…
It has been just over a year since the launch of the parkrun Virtual Volunteer app, which enables parkrun volunteers to both record times, and scan barcodes using a mobile device. parkrun Global Operations Manager James Kemp explains the impact the app has had around the world so far, and the vital role it…
A hidden gem north of Brisbane, Maryborough parkrun is not as well known as a tourist destination but there are many things to see and do after you have finished this friendly parkrun! Maryborough is located on the beautiful Fraser Coast, approximately 3 hours drive north of Brisbane. Famous for being the birthplace…
Mount Barker parkrun recently celebrated its 5th birthday and whilst the event attracted lots of visitors, one, in particular, stood out – and not just because he was visiting from a South African parkrun. Paul Kitching, aka PK, is one of the Run Directors at Mount Barker parkrun. This is his recount about how…
Western Sydney Marathon will celebrate 10 years of the event on Saturday June 1st at the Sydney International Regatta Centre. With views of the Lower Blue Mountains as a backdrop and the lakes as a centrepiece, a flat course has been designed for the event around the Regatta Centre and surrounds. A great chance to…
Eight years ago this Saturday, the 2nd of April 2011 to be precise, an event occurred that would go on to change my life, and in time perhaps yours also, forever; the launch of Main Beach parkrun, the first parkrun event in Australia (and the Southern Hemisphere). When I think back to that day…
