Brimbank parkrun

16/03/2026

Good morning! Please see below for volunteer opportunities we have over the coming weeks. If there is a volunteer role you would like to help us with, please comment below or you can email brimbank@parkrun.com

All volunteer roles are straight forward and we will always have someone to help if you are unsure or new to a role

Saturday 21st March
😀 Finish Tokens
😀 Second Barcode Scanner (can be someone who is able to complete the course within 27 minutes)
😀 First Timers Welcome (able to still run or walk the course as well, double credits!)
😀 Token Sorting (can be completed be someone who can finish the course in around 40 minutes)

Saturday 28th March
😀 Timekeeper
😀 Second Barcode Scanner (can be someone who is able to complete the course within 27 minutes)
😀 First Timers Welcome (able to still run or walk the course as well, double credits!)
😀 Token Sorting (can be completed be someone who can finish the course in around 40 minutes)
😀 Tail Walker (will also earn a walk credit along with the volunteer credit)

Saturday 4th April (Easter Weekend)
😀 Timekeeper
😀 Finish Tokens
😀 Second Barcode Scanner (can be someone who is able to complete the course within 27 minutes)
😀 First Timers Welcome (able to still run or walk the course as well, double credits!)
😀 Token Sorting (can be completed be someone who can finish the course in around 40 minutes)
😀 Tail Walker (will also earn a walk credit along with the volunteer credit)

Saturday 11th April
😀 Timekeeper
😀 Finish Tokens
😀 Barcode Scanner
😀 Second Barcode Scanner (can be someone who is able to complete the course within 27 minutes)
😀 First Timers Welcome (able to still run or walk the course as well, double credits!)
😀 Token Sorting (can be completed be someone who can finish the course in around 40 minutes)
😀 Tail Walker (will also earn a walk credit along with the volunteer credit)

13/03/2026

Well done to everyone who joined us for event #377

What a large group of runners & walkers today - 142 in total!

Congratulations to the following people who achieved milestones
🔴 Lucy who joined the 50 CLUB
⚫️ Tung who joined the 100 CLUB

We welcomed 7 people who completed their first EVER parkrun today. We hope you loved our course and hope to see you again this Saturday - same time, same place. There were also a couple of people who were not registered that did their first parkrun today. Please do register and hope to see you soon so we can record your results.

Hello to 26 people who experienced Brimbank parkrun for the first time. Thank-you for visiting and hope to see you again soon

We know that parkrun isn't a race but it does feel pretty good to achieve your best time ever on our course. 27 of you did just that! We hope your PB's are short lived

Finally, there would be no Brimbank parkrun without our AMAZING & FRIENDLY volunteers. A huge thank you to everyone who volunteered this week - Amanda, Candice, Jasmine, Natasha, Nicole, Paul, Sam & Shane.

A big thank-you to anyone who put their name down on the roster today for future weeks, your help is much appreciated.

Looking to next week - we have two more CORE roles to fill - First Timer's Welcome & Finish Tokens. If you want to put your name down for either of therse roles, comment below or e-mail brimbank@parkrun.com

Our future roster can be view here - https://www.parkrun.com.au/brimbank/futureroster/

Have a great week and we will see you next weekend when Amanda will be your Run Director.

11/03/2026

Good afternoon

We are hoping to fill a few volunteer roles for this Saturday

😀 Finish Tokens
😀 2nd Barcode Scanner (can be someone who can finish the course within 27 minutes)
😀 Token Sorter (can be someone who can finish the course within 40 minutes)

If you can help with any of the above roles please comment below or email brimbank@parkrun.com

08/03/2026

Thank you to the 132 parkrunners and 6 volunteers who joined us for Brimbank parkrun event #376. Without you, this event would not have been possible.

Three cheers to the 2 parkrunners who joined a new parkrun milestone club this weekend:
🟣 Karin WOLFF joined the 25-club
🟢 Andrew FREESTUN joined the 250-club.

Kudos to our 5 newest parkrunners: Alex LANGLEY, Ethan PETERSON, James HEASLY, Jesica COLLETT and John KESSELRING.

Welcome to the 25 parkrunners who joined us at Brimbank parkrun for the first time: Alexandra NEYLON, Angus GARDINER, Aravind UDAYASANKARAN, Auriane DRACK, Brad COLE, Brendon LIEBENBERG, Brigid BLACKNEY, Bronwyn MILLS, David KAY, Dean HOI, Fiona GARDINER, Jack SALE, James CATTON, Johanna ELLIS, Kanmani BALAKRISHNAN, Kate MAYER, Leanne KYLE, Lewis PENNELL, Luke CRITCHLEY, Lynne BEALE, Martina REPETTO, Mary MILLS, Nathan LIND, Reuben CHIEW and Robyn LITTLE.

Very well done to the 12 parkrunners who improved their personal best this week: Alanah WEBB (52:02), Charlie PHUNG (30:54), Hayden WEST (21:18), Indiana LUNDBERG (30:01), James LUNDBERG (30:02), Karin WOLFF (30:45), Lauren MAZUR (36:33), Mick O'DEA (28:31), Robert BASCUNA (27:38), Sandra CONNELL (38:36), Sean CUTHBERTSON (35:36) and Yasin KOFTEROS (21:33).

We were pleased to see 15 walking and running groups represented at this event: Aberfeldie Masters Running Team, BRB Run Club, Geelong Cross Country Club, Gunn Runners, Keilor Running Club, Macedon Ranges Running Club, Melbourne University AC, MTM - Metro Trains Melbourne - parkrun club, Point Cook Runners, Red and Black Running, St Albans Striders, Sunny Coast darkrunners, Team Runna, Traralgon Harriers and Westerfoldians.

You can find the full results for Brimbank parkrun event #376 at https://www.parkrun.com.au/brimbank/results/376/ .

If you would like to volunteer at Brimbank parkrun, please check out our future roster page at https://www.parkrun.com.au/brimbank/futureroster/ . All of our roles are easy to learn, and we will provide training and support. We would love to have you join us.

Please don't forget to bring a scannable copy of your barcode with you to Brimbank parkrun if you'd like to have your time recorded.

Since Brimbank parkrun started 6,093 brilliant parkrunners have had their barcodes scanned, and a grand total of 29,296 finishers have covered a total distance of 146,480km, while celebrating 4,001 personal bests. We shall always be grateful to each of our 440 wonderful volunteers for their contributions.

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06/03/2026

Good evening, who is ready for parkrun tomorrow?

Just a few gentle reminders

😀First time at Brimbank parkrun? Please arrive by 7.50am for the First Timers Welcome

😀 The run director will hold her briefing at 7.55am. We kindly ask you listen to all the messages being provided and refrain from talking over the run Director

😀 We may have increased crowds tomorrow due to the closure of 3 Melbourne parkruns. Please be patient with volunteers if it takes a bit longer than usual to scan your barcode

😀 Please ensure you only go through the finish line once to avoid any confusion with the results

😀 Please hand your token in after you cross the line. Finish Tokens are not souvenir, we need them back for next week.

😀 There are a number of loose rocks on the hill. Please ensure you run/walk down the hill single file to allow other people and park users to overtake. Other parts of the course are wide enough to allow you to walk next to someone else.

Look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow morning.

05/03/2026

We are still looking for 2 Barcode Scanners & someone to do the First Timers Welcome this weekend.

Is there anyone that could please assist?

04/03/2026

Good morning

We are still looking for 2 x barcode scanners & someone to do the First Timers Welcome this Saturday.

Would anyone be able to assist?

03/03/2026

**Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities**

Good morning! In March we have 4 parkruns being held at Brimbank and we would love to ensure we have a full volunteer roster so that we can run a smooth & efficient event

If you are able to fill any of the following volunteer roles, please comment below or email brimbank@parkrun.com

Saturday 7th March
😀 Barcode Scanner x 2 (one of these can be a runner finishing within 27 minutes)
😀 First Timers Welcome (great opportunity to get a volunteer & run/walk credit)

Saturday 14th March
😀 Barcode Scanner x 2 (one of these can be a runner finishing within 27 minutes)
😀 Finish Tokens
😀 Token Sorter (can be completed after your run/walk if you are able to finish within 40 minutes)

Saturday 21st March
😀 Timekeeper
😀 Finish Tokens
😀 Barcode Scanner x 1 (can be a runner finishing within 27 minutes)
😀 First Timers Welcome (great opportunity to get a volunteer & run/walk credit)
😀 Token Sorter (can be completed after your run/walk if you are able to finish within 40 minutes)

Saturday 28th March
😀 Timekeeper
😀 Finish Tokens
😀 Barcode Scanner x 1 (can be a runner finishing within 27 minutes)
😀 First Timers Welcome (great opportunity to get a volunteer & run/walk credit)
😀 Token Sorter (can be completed after your run/walk if you are able to finish within 40 minutes)
😀 Tail Walker (can get a walk credit as well)

03/03/2026

Parkrun is a great family activity but we need to ensure everyone participates in a safe manner. Please ensure any children under the age of 11 are within arms reach of a trusted adult

We love to see children enjoying parkrun from an early age! 🌳

As part of our commitment to child safety, we require all children under the age of 11 at all parkrun events to be within arm's reach of a parent or responsible adult.

Thank you for allowing parkrun to remain safe and fun for everyone!

27/02/2026

It was quite humid out there this morning 🥵, but so very grateful to see the 151 people who were able to join us for parkrun.

Thank you for your understanding with us using the alternate course - gates weren't reopened after Wednesdays flooding.

We had 38 people join us for their first time at Brimbank - we hope to see you again; We had 14 people achieve PB's - congratulations 🎊.

A massive thank you to our volunteers for helping make Brimbank parkrun happen. Thank you to - Natasha Piner, Archer Millen, Scarlet Millen, Louise Millen, Charles Gavriel, Colin Gadsden, Toan Bui, Eva Karpiesiuk, and Zoran Petrovski.

If you are ever interested in volunteering, please have a chat to us at the event, or drop us an email at Brimbank@parkrun.com. We'd love to have you join our team of volunteers.

27/02/2026

Good morning,

We will be using the alternate course today as we have found that one of the Ford gates was closed well into our course check. This poses a safety issue so we cannot use the standard course

We are working hard to get the alternate course course marked but there may be a slight delay in getting this completed and parkrun started but hope everything runs to time.

We appreciate your patience.

27/02/2026

(Some important messages for tomorrow, so if you can give a 'like' and/or comment with an emoji so more people can see this message - thank you!)

Good afternoon Brimbank parkrun community

With three large Melbourne parkruns closed tomorrow, we are expecting a bigger crowd than normal at Brimbank. Maybe only a few extra, maybe a lot, we are unsure. Therefore we do kindly ask you keep the following in mind:

😀 If you are visiting Brimbank parkrun for the 1st time, please arrive by 7.50am so that you can attend the First Timers Welcome to get an overview of our course. We do use a number of signs on the course but it is important to attend the briefing as our course is part trail and there are some spots which runners & walkers need to be aware of

😀 Every week, we are continuing to get a small number of people arriving to parkrun after we have yelled 'Ready, Set, parkrun!' Whilst we cannot stop you from starting the course after we have commenced (as it's a public space), our tailwalker is removing signs as they are completing the course so if you are not familiar with the course you may get lost without these signs. Please give yourself enough time to arrive early. If you start late we cannot advise the tailwalker to wait for you so you are starting 'at your own risk'

😀 7.55am - our Run Director will be providing their briefing. We know everyone is keen to start BUT we do kindly ask you please refrain from talking during the briefing. Standing up & speaking in front of 100+ people can be nerve wracking. Standing up in front of 100+ people AND hearing their conversations makes the job much harder. There are messages that will apply to everyone during the briefing so we please ask you give up 5 minutes of your time to listen. The Run Director & Volunteers have given up to 90 minutes of their time, we don't think 5 minutes is too much to ask. If you have a dog that becomes vocal during the briefing, please walk away so others can hear what is being said.

😀 Please be kind to our volunteers. They have given up their run/walk so you can do yours. We have put on extra people tomorrow but we are unsure how busy we will get so if things are taking a bit longer, please be patient.

😀 Finally, we do have parts of our course (such as the hill) that are narrow. It is really important that people (including other park users) are able to pass you if required so please do not walk or run two abreast on the hill. Other parts of the course are wide enough you can do this but if people are not able to pass you whilst you run/walk with someone else, please run/walk one behind the other.

Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!