Forest Lake parkrun in Queensland is fortunate to have 2 volunteers who love volunteering each week and cheering on all the walkers and runners. Craig Johnson and his faithful sidekick Ruby are there rain or shine to scan barcodes and give a “well done” to everyone who completes the beautiful shady course. He’s been…
It was fantastic to welcome back ten events across the USA last Saturday, the sixth country to see events restart since the suspension of all parkruns worldwide last March. In total, 725 events took place last weekend, with just under 70,000 participants walking, jogging, running and volunteering, including nearly 3,500 people attending a parkrun…
Deborah Biggs was encouraged to take part in parkrun when the band she plays in staged a ‘parkrun takeover’. Here she tells us how she’s gone from being terrified, to not being able to wait for parkrunday every week. I did my first ever 5k about five years ago, a Race for Life which…
To receive your Eukanuba™/parkrun shirt simply send your receipt (proof of purchase), size and postal address to: Eukanuba™ – MARS Tower 1, Level 23, 727 Collins Street Collins Square, Docklands, VIC 3008 See below for unisex size guide:
You’ve heard of parkrun and are thinking of coming along, but you’re not quite sure how it works… We’ve put together this handy guide, taking you through parkrun step-by-step! 1. Signing up It’s completely free to register and you only need to sign-up once. Simply complete this form and then either print…
It’s the time of year when we see more and more couples choose their local parkrun event to celebrate or find love. Maybe it’s all those endorphins from walking and running, or perhaps getting outdoors amongst the close-knit communities of parkrunners is the feel-good catalyst – but romance is blooming alongside the native flora at…
Alfie Grice was born with a rare birth defect that means he has severe developmental and learning difficulties. His dad, Mark, tells us how important parkrun has been for Alfie, and the special moments they have experienced together as a family in their local park. My son Alfie, aged six, was born with…
1. The promoter is: parkrun Australia (PARKRUN INC. ABN 23 199 156 745 Unit 11a Minnie Central 82-86 Minnie St Southport QLD 4215) 2. The competition is open to residents of Australia, aged 18 years or over except employees of parkrun Australia and their close relatives and anyone otherwise connected with the organisation or…
Urunga (pronounced Oo-run-ga), is derived from the Gumbaynggir word Yurūnga (pronounced Yu-roon-ga), which is derived from the word for long yurūn in reference to “long white sands”. Located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, about a 25-minute drive to Coffs Harbour with a population of around 3000 people, Urunga is famous for the…
Yokine Regional Open Space is the home to Yokine parkrun. It is 6.8 km from Perth city centre, and the whole park covers a large area, has a 4km loop around the whole park and is home to numerous community groups. Every week the park will have football, cricket, softball and even ultimate frisbee clubs…
