parkrun welcomes one millionth participant

The not-for-profit volunteer organisation hosts free events, where people run or walk five kilometres, across Australia, including in Albert Park. The events are not competitive and are open to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.

Jason, an Albert Melbourne parkrun participant, celebrated crossing the finish line as the lucky number one million.

He was one of the 1090 runners to lap Albert Park Lake on 27 January which cemented the event as Australia’s largest parkrun to date. Albert Melbourne parkrun is one of 481 parkruns across the country.

Joanne Watkins, volunteer Event Director of Albert Melbourne parkrun said she looks forward to welcoming new parkrun participants following the big milestone.

“Some of our regulars take part most weeks, but the beauty of parkrun is that it doesn’t require any commitment,” she said.

“You register once for free on the parkrun website and then you can come along to any parkrun in the world on any Saturday morning if you feel like it.”

“Albert Melbourne parkrun starts at 8 am every Saturday, people meet at Coot Picnic Area, opposite MSAC,” she said.