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Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of parkrun Australia with this visually stunning, full-colour guide. “We’re all equal at parkrun – we’re all treated with respect.” – Steve Moneghetti.
Every Saturday morning, a wave of camaraderie sweeps across Australia as tens of thousands assemble in numerous locations to partake in the grassroots, five-kilometre marvel known as parkrun. A volunteer-led, community-centric event, parkrun welcomes everyone to join, whether to walk, jog, run, cheer or volunteer. The best part? It’s completely free.
Since the inaugural Australian parkrun in Gold Coast in 2011, the event has proliferated to over 400 locations nationwide, amassing a staggering one million registered participants. In the first decade alone, Australian parkrunners have collectively completed an impressive 9,810,901 parkruns in 78,533 events.
“On Every Saturday” commemorates a decade of parkrun in Australia. This visually appealing, full-colour book delves into the history of parkrun, both in Australia and globally. It showcases some of Australia’s most remarkable parkruns and the incredible people behind them, gives you a glimpse into how you can get involved, and shares intriguing stats and stories from parkruns across the country.
As Peter FitzSimons puts it, parkrun ‘is genuinely taking Australia by storm.’ It’s a celebration of community spirit and the ethos of ‘getting out there.’
Celebrate 10 years of parkrun in Australia! Secure your copy of “On Every Saturday” now.
About the Author: David Crook (parkrunner #A4698538) is a self-proclaimed ‘mid-life crisis runner.’ Since 2010, he has finished fifteen marathons, including events in cities like London, Berlin, Liverpool, Manchester, Canberra, Melbourne, and Sydney. His most cherished marathon memory is crossing the finish line in Berlin, mere two