11/01/2026
Pegasus parkrun event #467
RUN REPORT
It was another spectacular morning at Lake Pegasus for our weekly 5k adventure! Whether you came to sprint, stroll, jog, Slog, pace, race (parkrun is not a race.lol), the energy was high and the vibes were even higher. Some waited keenly by the Run Director as he gave his morning briefing. Others warmed up jogging around the lake already for a 2.5klm warm up. For me and my family we start at least 50meters away from the start line because of our barking dog Chase.
By the Numbers
This morning, we were joined by a fantastic crowd of locals and visitors. Here’s the breakdown:
Participants: A massive group of 221 walkers, joggers, and runners took to the tarmac.
First Timers: A huge welcome to everyone who chose today for their very first parkrun! You’re officially part of the family now—consider this your warning: it’s addictive.
Personal Bests (PBs): Congratulations to the many participants who smashed their previous times and earned a brand-new, shiny PB! Especially my nephew who beat me today.
Milestones: We celebrated several big milestones today, from Junior 10s to the big hundreds! Some of these efforts were definitely "cake, coffee and tutu" worthy.
Course Highlights
The lake was looking like a postcard, though the local ducks and geese were clearly in charge of the waterfront.
The Route: Two loops around the scenic Eastern loop of Lake Pegasus.
The Terrain: A reliable mixture of tarmac, a bit of grass and the wooden swing bridge—perfect for road shoes.
The Rule of the Road: A big shoutout to everyone for "keeping left." It makes the course safer and smoother for everyone.
Volunteers: Our High-Viz Heroes
This event wouldn't happen without the incredible team of volunteers who time, scan, and marshal us around. If you haven't tried on a high-viz vest yet, we highly recommend it—it’s the best way to see the event from a different perspective (and get a lot of "thank you")!
Post-Run Fun
As always, the real "marathon" happened afterward at the local cafe, where the traditional parkrun quiz tested our brains as much as the course tested our legs.
Reminder: Next Saturday is another chance to beat the couch (which remains undefeated but deeply unimpressed). Don't forget your scannable barcode! .
See you at the start line at 8:00 am!.
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Anton Mclean
David Stewart
