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Wynnum parkrun - Brisbane
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Wynnum parkrun?
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – 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 Wynnum parkrun **
Wynnum 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 run...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – 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 Wynnum parkrun **
Wynnum 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 run...
North Lakes parkrun - Moreton Bay Region
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is North Lakes parkrun?
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – 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 North Lakes parkrun **
North Lakes 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...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – 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 North Lakes parkrun **
North Lakes 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...
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Kawana parkrun - Buddina - Sunshine Coast
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Kawana parkrun?
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – 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 Kawana parkrun **
Kawana 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 run...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – 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 Kawana parkrun **
Kawana 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 run...
Riverway parkrun - Thuringowa Central - Townsville
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Riverway parkrun?
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – 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 Riverway parkrun **
Riverway 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 run...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – 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 Riverway parkrun **
Riverway 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 run...
Sandgate parkrun - Brisbane
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Sandgate parkrun?
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – 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 Sandgate parkrun **
Sandgate 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 run...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – 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 Sandgate parkrun **
Sandgate 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 run...
South Bank parkrun - South Brisbane - Brisbane
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is South Bank parkrun?
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – 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 South Bank parkrun **
South Bank 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...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – 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 South Bank parkrun **
South Bank 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...
Varsity Lakes parkrun - Gold Coast
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Varsity Lakes parkrun?
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – 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 Varsity Lakes parkrun **
Varsity Lakes 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...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – 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 Varsity Lakes parkrun **
Varsity Lakes 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...
Toowoomba parkrun - East Toowoomba
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Toowoomba parkrun?
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – 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 Toowoomba parkrun **
Toowoomba 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 run...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – 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 Toowoomba parkrun **
Toowoomba 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 run...
Mitchelton parkrun - Everton Park - Brisbane
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Mitchelton parkrun?
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – 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 Mitchelton parkrun **
Mitchelton 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 run...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – 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 Mitchelton parkrun **
Mitchelton 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 run...
Noosa parkrun - Noosaville
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Noosa parkrun?
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – 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 Noosa parkrun **
Noosa 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 run...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – 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 Noosa parkrun **
Noosa 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 run...
Logan River parkrun - Beenleigh
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Logan River parkrun?
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – 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 Logan River parkrun **
Logan River 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...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – 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 Logan River parkrun **
Logan River 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...
North Shore parkrun - Burdell - Townsville
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is North Shore parkrun?
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – 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 North Shore parkrun **
North Shore 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...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – 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 North Shore parkrun **
North Shore 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...
Ipswich QLD parkrun
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Ipswich QLD parkrun?
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – 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 Ipswich QLD parkrun **
Ipswich QLD 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...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – 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 Ipswich QLD parkrun **
Ipswich QLD 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...
Airlie Beach parkrun - Whitsunday
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Airlie Beach parkrun?
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – 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 Airlie Beach parkrun **
Airlie 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...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – 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 Airlie Beach parkrun **
Airlie 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...
Gatton parkrun - Lockyer Valley
Provider: parkrun Australia
What is Gatton parkrun?
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – 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 Gatton parkrun **
Gatton 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 run...
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – 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 Gatton parkrun **
Gatton 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 run...
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Members enjoy access to regular play times, social games, and the chance to participate in club-organized events and competitions.
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Looking to inject some energy into your fitness routine? Want to improve your tennis skills while breaking a sweat? Come and give Cardio Tennis a try!
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Provider: Heart Foundation Walking Groups
Heart Foundation Walking group located in West Mackay (QLD).
Walking Speed: Medium pace
Frequency: Weekly
Dog Friendly: Yes
Pram Friendly: Yes
When you have found a Heart Foundation Walking group that suits you best, click through to the website to learn more and complete the registration form. You can contact the Walk Organiser of your chosen group with any questions regarding the group.
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The image provided is a generic image and not an actual representation of the group. Some information such as age group and gender of group may not be accurate. We recommend contacting the organiser if...
Walking Speed: Medium pace
Frequency: Weekly
Dog Friendly: Yes
Pram Friendly: Yes
When you have found a Heart Foundation Walking group that suits you best, click through to the website to learn more and complete the registration form. You can contact the Walk Organiser of your chosen group with any questions regarding the group.
Please Note:
The image provided is a generic image and not an actual representation of the group. Some information such as age group and gender of group may not be accurate. We recommend contacting the organiser if...
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