Oakey parkrun

Oakey parkrun A free, weekly, timed 5k walk/jog/run at 7am every Saturday. Open to all ages and abilities. Organis Organised entirely by volunteers. Friendly and fun. Join us!

Photo's Pt2
15/11/2025

Photo's Pt2

Today we welcomed visitors from Melbourne, Ipswich, Sunshine Coast, Highfields and Toowoomba with 48 participants in qui...
15/11/2025

Today we welcomed visitors from Melbourne, Ipswich, Sunshine Coast, Highfields and Toowoomba with 48 participants in quite warm and humid conditions after the storms last night.

A big congratulations to local legend John Rohl on reaching his 250 milestone!!

Congratulations also to Mitchell Sutton for achieving his 25th parkrun milestone and to Geoffrey Mulder for completing his first ever parkrun!

A bunch of pb’s were set today by Toby Millikan, Mitchell Sutton, Kylie McCormack, Shane Ives, Scott Hess, Chloe Maher, Michelle Maher, Kaitlin Martin, Nick Geraghty, Kaylene Jackson and Lachie Muir. Well done all!

Thank you to the awesome volunteers today for making the event possible: Valma Cahill, Priscila De Marcos, Steve Evans, Kim Falco, Kate Paige and Bonnie Wheatley.

PS. Kylie, your headphones are in the kit at Tracey's.

Have a great weekend
RD Steve

Hi parkiesJoin us tomorrow for event  #375 at Oakey parkrun for a walk, run or jog. Let us know if you are visiting or c...
14/11/2025

Hi parkies

Join us tomorrow for event #375 at Oakey parkrun for a walk, run or jog. Let us know if you are visiting or celebrating a milestone. First timer brief begins at 6:45am followed by the full briefing at 6:50 and start at 7.00am.

Don’t forget your barcode or if you are not registered you can register at www.parkrun.com.au/ if you wish to receive a time and finish place.

See you in the morning.
RD Steve

Finisher photos
08/11/2025

Finisher photos

Photos  #1
08/11/2025

Photos #1

🌞 Oakey parkrun  #374 – What. A. Morning! πŸŒ³πŸ¨πŸ¦‰Big smiles, perfect weather, great vibes and high fives β€” plus a couple of ...
08/11/2025

🌞 Oakey parkrun #374 – What. A. Morning! πŸŒ³πŸ¨πŸ¦‰

Big smiles, perfect weather, great vibes and high fives β€” plus a couple of very special spectators… a koala and a tawny frogmouth hanging out on course! πŸ¨πŸ¦‰ Only at Oakey parkrun! πŸ’š

We had an awesome mix of locals and visitors from Cormorant Bay, Dubbo, Toowoomba Triathlon Club, and Dalby β€” thanks for joining the fun and bringing that extra energy!

πŸ”₯ Massive shoutout to our PB heroes β€” 6 superstars who smashed their records today!
πŸ’₯ William McRae – 20:16
πŸ’₯ Stuart Vagg – 21:51
πŸ’₯ Stephen Dummett – 21:57
πŸ’₯ Amber Carlish – 45:02
πŸ’₯ Stephen Robinson – 50:06
πŸ’₯ Kate Pier – 50:59

You absolute legends β€” those legs were on fire this morning! πŸ”₯πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ

πŸ’› Huge thanks to our hi-vis heroes who made it all happen:
Curt Batterham, Simmone Batterham, Valma Cahill, Kaylene Jackson, Isla Martin, Steve Martin, and Kate Paige.
You’re the heartbeat of Oakey parkrun β€” thank you!

🎨 And a special shoutout to Simmone for the amazing chalk art around the course β€” your colourful encouragements kept everyone smiling (and maybe running a little faster!).

β˜• Post-run chats, laughs, and caffeine refuels at Great Country Pies β€” the perfect way to finish another feel-good Oakey morning!

πŸ“Έ Spotted yourself in the photos? Tag yourself, your mates, or share this post to spread the Oakey parkrun love! Let’s show everyone how awesome Saturday mornings can be! πŸ’š

See you next week for more smiles, strides, and maybe another surprise visitor or two! πŸ¨πŸ¦‰βœ¨

07/11/2025

πŸ”₯ Oakey parkrun is ON tomorrow! πŸ”₯

Start your Saturday the best way β€” with a 5 km walk, jog, or run at 7 am sharp at Arthur Shooter Park! πŸ‘Ÿβ˜€οΈ

Chasing a PB? Just here for fun? Either way, you’ll love the energy, the smiles, and the community vibe that makes Oakey parkrun awesome. πŸ’ͺπŸ˜„

After you cross that finish line, we’re heading to Great Country Pies for the real reward β€” coffee, laughs, and maybe a cheeky treat! β˜•πŸ₯§

Tag your mates, set your alarm, and let’s fill that start line tomorrow! πŸ™Œ

Today we had 40 parkrunners, including visitors from Chermside. No koalas but the flies were very friendly. Thanks for a...
01/11/2025

Today we had 40 parkrunners, including visitors from Chermside. No koalas but the flies were very friendly. Thanks for a great morning, as always, in Oakey.

Another Oakey parkrun done and dusted. Big welcome to our visitors from North Lakes, Bribie Island  and Toowoomba and we...
24/10/2025

Another Oakey parkrun done and dusted. Big welcome to our visitors from North Lakes, Bribie Island and Toowoomba and we had two kolas visit us today Big shout out to all our volunteers without you parkrun doesn’t exist. Congratulations if you achieved a personal best. We are still working on the results and they will be sent out as soon as they are finalized

Our positions are now filled. Thanks to our volunteers. Is anyone doing a milestone or visiting. Let us know. Starters b...
24/10/2025

Our positions are now filled. Thanks to our volunteers. Is anyone doing a milestone or visiting. Let us know. Starters brief 6.45. Be ensure you stay hydrated it’s going to be a warm one.

23/10/2025

Good morning parkrunners,
RD Tracy needs a timekeeper and marshal for tomorrow. Unfortunately, if we can’t fill these positions, tomorrow’s event will be cancelled. Please comment if you can help out. Many thanks, Helen - Event Director

Still needing a timekeeper and marshal for tomorrow. We need to fill all positions for us to hold parkrun. Volunteering ...
23/10/2025

Still needing a timekeeper and marshal for tomorrow. We need to fill all positions for us to hold parkrun. Volunteering is really easy and support is provided. So if you can help please let us know

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