What is a parkrun tourist?
As a Parkrun tourist you could compete in another Parkrun event in your city, on the other side of the country or in a completely different country. Either way, your worldwide efforts will count towards your overall stats. All you have to do is show up!
What is the hardest parkrun in Australia?
Nambour parkrun
Fluffy the resident emu escorts her human Nambour parkrunners to the start line. While Maleny Trail parkrun may be the newcomer, Nambour has its own much-loved weekly event.
Can you do 2 Parkruns a day?
New Year’s Day is the only day we allow runners to register two runs. The option for parkrunners to complete two parkruns on New Year’s Day originated in the UK long before parkrun Australia existed.
How many Parkruns are there in Australia?
415
List of Parkrun event countries
| Country | No. of locations | First event location |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 415 | Gold Coast |
| South Africa | 206 | Johannesburg |
| Russia | 105 | Moscow |
| Ireland | 99 | Dublin |
What is the P index in parkrun?
You’ve probably heard of the “p-index”. For an individual it’s the number N such that the parkrunner has completed N different events N times.
How does a parkrun work?
How does parkrun work out my time? Register on the parkrun website and you’ll get a barcode. Print that out and bring it along (or buy a personalised wristband from parkrun) and it’ll be scanned at the end of your race and matched to your finishing token so your time is posted on the website.
What is the hilliest parkrun?
Hilliest London Parkrun: Hilly Fields With 253 feet (77m) of elevation, Hilly Fields is nothing if not appropriately named. That said, it’s not far ahead of Crystal Palace (250ft/76m), Gladstone (244ft/74m) and Lloyd Park (239ft/73m) in the wider scheme of things.
What is the fastest parkrun course?
Using data from parkrun performances in the last 12 months, the Victoria Dock and Hackney Marshes events in London were deemed the quickest courses, closely followed by Worthing in Sussex, Pegwell Bay in Kent and the Eden Project in Cornwall.
What is the average parkrun time?
Average finish times In 2005, the average finish time for completing a parkrun was 22:17. In 2020, it was 32:30.
How many Parkruns are there in Victoria?
Parkrun events are held at more than 40 locations across Melbourne plus regional centres. Each run, irrespective of the location is 5 kilometres in distance and starts at 8am every Saturday. Once you have registered once, you can participate, at any pace, against the clock at any event location.
How does parkrun make money?
We publish event donations and withdrawals here. parkrun is a not-for-profit organisation. All income directly supports our existing events and is used for the development of parkrun. parkrun UK has no shareholders.
Where is the Victoria parkrun course in Glasgow?
The event takes place at Victoria Park, Victoria Park Drive, North Glasgow, G14 9NW. See Course page for more details. What does it cost to join in? Nothing – it’s free! but please register before you first come along.
Is it safe to run in parkrun Australia?
They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in. These events take place in pleasant parkland surroundings and we encourage people of every ability to take part; from walkers or those taking their first steps in running to Olympians; from juniors to those with more experience; we welcome you all.
How old do you have to be to do a parkrun?
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.
How do I register for a parkrun event?
Registration is completely free and only needs to be done once! Simply complete the registration form, print your barcode and head down to your local event. There are 425 events around the country to choose from. You can find your nearest parkrun using our event map.