Resources
7 tips for parkrun
Here are 7 quick tips for all parkrunners to help ensure that our events are as safe and fun as possible.
Natascha
We live in one of the most remote towns in Australia. parkrun helps to build our community.
Freya and Olive
parkrunning is better with a friend than running alone. We chat to the whole way and sprint to the finish!
Kylee and Veronika
Every mum should be able to go for a run with their daughter. We just do it differently to most.
Tayla
parkrun gives me the chance to show that people with disabilities can be active in their community.
Volunteering at parkrun for the Duke of Edinburgh Award
Volunteering is fun, easy and accessible, making it the perfect activity for young people aiming to achieve their Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Defibrillator Appeal parkrunner testimonials
These messages of support from parkrunners who have donated to the parkrun Australia defibrillator appeal show just how important this fundraising campaign is. Thank you to everyone who has donated!
Colin's Story
Colin suffered a heart attack while walking at parkrun. Thanks to the quick reactions of those around him, Colin survived and is now on the road to recovery.
Colin has shared his story in the hope that his experience will help others who go through a similar medical episode, or who are with someone who does.
Fundraising story
More than $50,000 has been raised for the parkrun Australia defibrillator campaign thanks to the generosity of the parkrun community.
Saving a life at parkrun: Rod's story
Rod's life was saved by a parkrun defibrillator, which are compulsory devices at all parkruns globally. This short film tells the story of each person involved that morning, and invites you to donate to the parkrun Australia Defib Appeal.
Speed Freaks at parkrun video
Speed Freaks commit to their health and wellbeing, participation, inclusion and paying it forward. In addition to walking and running sessions during the week, Speed Freaks groups have become a regular attendees at parkruns around New Zealand.
Amy
"I came to parkrun to run but I discovered volunteering. That to me is better than running." - Amy
Annie
"It took me 7 years from signing up with parkrun to going along, but since then it has changed my life." - Annie
Bek
"In the Army we move all the time. parkrun is the same wherever you go and is a great way to experience your new community." - Bek
Freya & Olive
"parkrunning with a friend is better than running alone. We chat the whole way then sprint to the finish!" - Freya & Olive
Hanieh
"parkrun helped me meet new people and practice my English when I moved from Iran to Australia. I also met my husband through parkrun!" - Hanieh
Janine
"I'm a shy person. Volunteering at parkrun gives me the chance to develop my personal skills and public speaking." - Janine
Jo
"I was running to the finish and this dear boy started cheering and running with me. It gave me a wonderful feeling of joy!" - Jo
Kerry, Lynn & Jennifer
"We all met at parkrun, but we don't just do parkrun together. We do life together." - Kerry, Lynn & Jennifer
Kylee
"Every mum should be able to go for a run with their teenage daughter. We just do it differently to most." - Kylee
Laurinda
"Walk, run, volunteer, spectate. parkrun is an activity that our whole family can do together every week." - Laurinda
Letchumy
"I didn't know anyone when I moved to Australia in 2016. parkrun helped me meet people and discover new places. - Letchumy
Maria
I love nothing more than walking into the desert every Saturday morning to volunteer as course marshal. It's my happy place." - Maria
Melanie
"I found parkrun after my teenage daughter tragically passed away. It helps me connect with people who have similar stories." - Melanie
Merrilyn
"I have volunteered at parkrun 440 times and never walked or run the 5km course." - Merrilyn
Natascha
"We live in one of the most remote towns in Australia. parkrun helps to build our community." - Natascha
Rachel
"parkrun has given me confidence and empowers me to be a role model for other young women." - Rachel
Tayla
"parkrun gives me the chance to show that people with disabilities can be active in their community." - Tayla
Wendy
"I started parkrun to lose weight and a year later found a cancerous lump in my breast. Without parkrun I would not be alive today." - Wendy
parkrun - Something Different
Getting your steps up feels amazing. It just feels different at parkrun.