Join Parkrun

The free community events operate each Saturday morning, including in Deniliquin.

People can walk or run a 5km course or help out as a volunteer.

The events are not competitive and are open to people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.

Deniliquin’s McLean Beach Parkrun is one of 481 Parkruns around Australia.

Event co-director Lynda Barclay said this Saturday would be a great opportunity to cme along first time.

“We love to welcome first-timers to Parkrun, and this weekend will be extra special because somebody in Australia doing Parkrun for the first time will be the one millionth different person to take part in our events.

“And the great thing about Parkrun is that you don’t need to run to take part - you can also participate by walking the course or volunteering.”

The McLean Beach Parkrun starts at 8am and takes place at the start of the Beach to Beach walk, at the end of the McLean Beach car park.

A volunteer welcomes first-timers and introduces them to the event 10 minutes prior to each run.

“Parkrun is very inclusive because it’s free, it’s every Saturday, and there are lots of different ways to be involved,” Barclay said.

“We have families taking part together, friends walking and talking their way around the 5k course.

“Parkrun is all about having fun and taking part in a way that’s comfortable for you.

“Some of our regulars take part most weeks, but the beauty of Parkrun is that it doesn’t require any commitment.

“You register once for free on the Parkrun website and then you can come along to any parkrun in the world on any Saturday morning if you feel like it.”

You don’t have to be a runner or walker to benefit from Parkrun.

People are welcome to watch the event and have a chat, and everyone is invited for coffee afterwards at The Crossing Café.

Registration is free at www.parkrun.com.au/register. For further information please contact Lynda Barclay 0439 373 764.