Getting fit and beating personal records are some of the main reasons people join parkrun, but people stay at Yarrabilba parkrun for the social community aspect.
Yarrabilba parkrun is a five-km course, which is a standard measure for the international organisation.
The course can be run or walked, and each ‘runner’ has a personalised barcode to track their time for each event.
Event director Pete Burns said parkrun became a passion for the participants.
“It is this massive worldwide phenomenon and there are so many different runs throughout Logan,” she said.
“Yarrabilba is small, as on average we get 80 to 90 runners – but we do see a slight increase at the new year.”
Ms Burns said everyone was very supportive of each other and most people did not start out as runners.
“You will never be the last person to cross the finish line,” she said.
“We always have one volunteer as the tail runner to encourage you across that line.
“Parkrun is not about winning a race, it’s about beating your own time.”
Ms Burns said parkrun was for pretty much everyone.
“We have runners who are aged in their 70s and some mums push their bubs in prams,” she said.
“You can be registered in parkrun from four-years-old.”
Children are welcome to participate in parkrun, but cannot ride or skate on the course.
If under 11-years-old they must have an adult running with them.
Take part at Darlington Parklands, Yarrabilba starting at 7am every Saturday.
Register online at parkrun.com.au/register.
Search for ‘Yarrabilba parkrun’ on facebook or email at yarrabilbaoffice@parkrun.com
