It’s always sunny at Inverloch, sometimes the sun is above the clouds though. In close proximity to Melbourne, the town has a welcoming, friendly vibe, with great beaches, shops and restaurants. Visiting parkrun is a great excuse to make a weekend at this small seaside village. Located approximately 150kms south-east of Melbourne in South…
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…
Is Galston parkrun the most scenic parkrun in Sydney? The course passes gardens, lakes, bridges and birdlife, which helps distract from the hills! The course is 3 laps of Fagan Park, starting and finishing near the playground at the top of the park. The 2nd lap has an extra detour at the bottom to make…
Minnippi is located in the South East corner of a very large park bordered by Brisbane suburbs Carina, Carindale, Tingalpa and Cannon Hill, about 10km from the CBD. You would never guess the urban locale, as for most of the course, it seems as though you’ve been transported to the middle of a very nice…
Campbelltown parkrun is 3% underground, incorporating two tunnels out and back, making for four tunnels in total. For at least 3kms of the course there is a water canal to run/walk aside and you pass by two first grade cricket ovals. The course is all on path, making it pram, dog and wheelchair friendly, but some may…
When visiting Wangaratta parkrun, the one thing you must look out for is their fairy garden. It is a highlight for all parkrunners especially the young kids and the young at heart! It always brings a bit of magic to parkrun. We have also been told by very reliable sources, if you look closely you…
Wondai parkrun is based in a small rural Queensland town with a population of less than 2000 and recently celebrated its second anniversary. Being in a rural area, there are often cattle, wallabies and even camels to look out for each Saturday. One of our smaller parkruns, with an average of about 30-50 participants each…
Portland parkrun is a flat out and back course with just one hill at the 600m mark, naturally the same hill is still there on your return at the 4.4km mark. Its 95% bitumen path with a small section on hard packed blue metal stone. The event takes place at Fawthrop Lagoon and…
Many parkrunners have described Wilson Botanic parkrun as the most challenging course in Australia! Be prepared for HILLs, and to absolutely be in awe of the scenery. The course takes you around a basalt lake over the Boardwalk, through the eucalyptus trees and on towards the not-so-flat hill, where you’ll reach the…
Far North Queensland is home to some challenging parkruns in the summer months but at Atherton parkrun, you get a chance to listen to the birds as you travel past the rainforest and enjoy the shade when it’s hot. Atherton, on the Atherton Tablelands, is approximately a one hour drive southwest of Cairns. The…
