parkruns are free, weekly, community 5km events all around the world. Everyone is welcome- runners, walkers, wheelchairs, and joggers of all speeds. parkrun is a positive and welcoming experience where there is no time limit, and no one finishes last. Simply follow these quick and easy steps to join in:
1) Click the ‘Sign Up’ link above to register for free at (or visit https://www.parkrun.co.nz/
register)
2) Bring a scannable copy of your barcode along with you. Don’t Forget Your Barcode
3) Head down to Motu Quay by Lake Pegasus near the swing bridge for the first timers briefing at 7:50am every Saturday (rain, shine, or frost).
4) The parkrun briefing starts at 7:55am, and the run starts shortly after. You will receive an email after the event with your results. Be mindful of the parkrun code:
1) Do pay attention to the pre-run briefing. Please do not talk during this time as others may not hear the important safety information announced by the Run Director.
2) Respect everyone’s right to participate in their own way.
3) Under 11’s must always be within an arm’s length of a parent or guardian.
4) parkrunners may not be accompanied by wheels on the course - unless they are wheelchairs or pushchairs. Unicycles, bicycles, tricycles, rollerblades, roller-skates, and scooters, etc. pose a risk to safety and are not permitted.
5) Dogs: We love barkrunners! But only 1 well behaved dog on a short leash per parkrunner. Dogs must be always under effective control - especially at the start. Retractable leashes and waist harnesses cannot be used for safety reasons.
6) Please keep left & be mindful of your local environment and other park users.
7) No barcode, no time, no exception. Please bring a clear, scannable copy of your barcode.
8) COVID-19: Please stay at home if you are feeling unwell.
9) parkruns are run by volunteers. Consider helping us to keep parkruns free, for all, forever by volunteering at an event.
10) Do have fun, it’s only a walk, jog or run - it’s not a race…
See you Saturday!