parkrun Australia
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parkruns are free, weekly, community events all around the world.
Saturday morning events are 5k and take place in parks and open spaces. On Sunday mornings, there are 2k junior parkruns for children aged four to 14.
parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along, whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.
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Parklakes Wetlands parkrun - Bli Bli - Sunshine Coast
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate β it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
About Parklakes Wetlands parkrun
Parklakes Wetlands parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but a 5k timed...
Rokeby Crossover Rail Trail parkrun - Baw Baw
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate β it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
About Rokeby Crossover Rail Trail parkrun
Rokeby Crossover Rail Trail parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against...
Cruickshank Park parkrun - Yarraville - Maribyrnong City
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate β it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
About Cruickshank Park parkrun
Cruickshank Park parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but a 5k timed...
Victory Road Reserve parkrun - Clarinda - City of Kingston
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate β it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
About Victory Road Reserve parkrun
Victory Road Reserve parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but...
Constellations of the South parkrun - Uralla
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate β it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
About Constellations of the South parkrun
Constellations of the South parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against...
De Soza parkrun - Buninyong - City of Ballarat
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate β it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
About De Soza parkrun
De Soza parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but a 5k timed...
Aintree Reserve junior parkrun - Melton
junior parkrun is a series of weekly 2k runs for children - free, fun, and friendly.
The junior parkrun code:
- A parent or guardian accompanies under 11s to and from the event
- For children aged 4 to 14
- Parents and guardians can take part too
- Please pay attention to the pre-run briefing
- Respect the park and other park users
- Let children walk, jog, skip and run for fun
- No dogs allowed
- Only children to enter the finish funnel
- No barcode, no time, no exception
-...
Cameron Park parkrun, Wellington - Dubbo Regional Council
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate β it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
About Cameron Park parkrun, Wellington
Cameron Park parkrun, Wellington is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but...
Point Vernon Foreshore Reserve parkrun - Fraser Coast
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate β it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
About Point Vernon Foreshore Reserve parkrun
Point Vernon Foreshore Reserve parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against...
Woden Town parkrun - Phillip
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate β it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
About Woden Town parkrun
Woden Town parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but a 5k timed...
Elara Riparian Parklands parkrun - Melonba - Blacktown
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate β it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
About Elara Riparian Parklands parkrun
Elara Riparian Parklands parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but...
Lake Fyans Walking Track parkrun - Northern Grampians
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate β it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
About Lake Fyans Walking Track parkrun
Lake Fyans Walking Track parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against...
Auburn Botanic Gardens parkrun - Cumberland City Council
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate β it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
About Auburn Botanic Gardens parkrun
Auburn Botanic Gardens parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but...
Lake Colac parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate β it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
About Lake Colac parkrun
Lake Colac parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but a 5k timed...
Coolum Eco parkrun - Coolum Beach - Sunshine Coast
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate β it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
About Coolum Eco parkrun
Coolum Eco parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but a 5k timed...
Red Hill Rail Trail parkrun - Red Hill South - Mornington Peninsula Shire
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate β it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
About Red Hill Rail Trail parkrun
Red Hill Rail Trail parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against...
The Phar Lap Track parkrun - Braeside - City of Kingston
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate β it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
About The Phar Lap Track parkrun
The Phar Lap Track parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against...
Black Swan Lake parkrun - Lakelands - Mandurah
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate β it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
About Black Swan Lake parkrun
Black Swan Lake parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but...
Kewarra Beach parkrun - Cairns
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate β it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
About Kewarra Beach parkrun
Kewarra Beach parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but a 5k timed...
Lake Mary Ann Tingkkarli parkrun - Warumungu - Barkly Region
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate β it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
About Lake Mary Ann Tingkkarli parkrun
Lake Mary Ann Tingkkarli parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against...
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