Creating healthier and happier communities
At parkrun you can…
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Volunteer
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Walk
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Run
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Support
What is parkrun?
Free, for everyone, forever
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It's free
We believe that access to regular, outdoor, social, community-focussed physical activity has never been as important as it is now, and we are committed to ensuring our events remain free.
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It's for everyone
parkrun is considered by many to be a valuable and essential public health initiative, by supporting people of all ages and backgrounds to take part in a way that is comfortable for them. We are proud of the fact that the average finish time at our events gets slower every year!
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It's forever
Every parkrun is a community asset that is delivered by the community for the community — every week now and forever.
Find your local parkrun
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does parkrun cost?
parkrun is free, for everyone, forever! Once you’ve registered with parkrun, your personal parkrun barcode becomes your passport to every parkrun in the world every weekend. Simply come along whenever you want to and walk, run, volunteer or support.
What if I don’t feel fit enough?
Everyone is welcome at parkrun, there is no time limit, and every event has a volunteer Tail Walker who walks at the back to ensure nobody ever finishes last. The average finish time at our events is always getting slower, which shows that people of all ages and abilities are participating in our events.
Can I walk at parkrun?
Absolutely! Every year we welcome more and more walkers at parkrun. Walking is a really valuable way of getting your body moving and improving your mental wellbeing. It’s also a great way to have an even more social experience at parkrun because you can chat with people as you walk!
How do I volunteer at parkrun?
More than one million people around the world have volunteered at parkrun, so why not join in the fun?! Everybody is welcome to volunteer and no experience is required. If you’d like to help out, you can contact each parkrun using the email address on the home page of their website, you can message them through social media, or simply speak to a volunteer at that event.
How do I find my nearest parkrun?
With more than 500 parkruns in Australia every Saturday morning and new events starting all the time, there are plenty of events to choose from! This interactive map shows every parkrun in the country (and the world!) and has a convenient search bar in the top right corner.
When does parkrun take place?
parkruns are held on Saturday mornings, with all events taking place on traffic-free courses in parks and open spaces. Start times differ slightly between some areas of Australia, so always check the home page of the event website for the start time.
The next steps
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Register for parkrun
Registration is free and simple and you only need to register once. Your personal parkrun barcode is your passport to every parkrun in the world every weekend. Simply come along whenever you want to, wherever you want to, and walk, run, volunteer or support.
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Find your local parkrun
With more than 500 parkruns in Australia every Saturday morning and new events starting all the time, there are plenty of events to choose from! This interactive map shows every parkrun in the country (and the world!) and has a convenient search bar in the top right corner.
Your first parkrun
Welcome to parkrun! With more than one million parkrunners around Australia and many more millions around the world, welcome to our community.
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parkrun is so much more than just a walk, run or volunteer in the park on a Saturday morning. This short video shows what parkrun looks like, and what it's all about!
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What does parkrun look like through the eyes of a first-time participant?
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There’s just something different about being active at parkrun.
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These 7 quick tips help make your parkrun experience safe and fun!
Meet the parkrun community
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Kerry sat in her car for six weeks before plucking up the courage to open the door and walk over to parkrun. She was worried that she would be expected to run the whole way, but on that first day she met Lynne and Jennifer who reassured her that she could go at her own pace and invited her for coffee. Now, these three women don't just do parkrun together — they do life together.
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80-year-old Michael can be found volunteering at his local parkrun on the Gold Coast most Saturdays. His favourite volunteer role is timekeeping and he has helped out on more than 550 occasions! Through parkrun, Michael has built a large circle of friends who he looks forward to seeing every Saturday morning — not just for parkrun but for the coffee afterwards!
parkrun changed my life
I started parkrun after relearning to walk following brain surgery to remove a tumour. I encourage hesitant walkers to come along to parkrun whenever I get the chance and assure them they are welcome.
JULIA
