General News
29 September, 2022
Park run first on Saturday
THE Loddon will join the world-wide Parkrun movement on Saturday. Local organisers have spent three years preparing for the first weekly Saturday morning time trial run. Local fitness fanatics and visitors will tackle the 5km course on paths around...
THE Loddon will join the world-wide Parkrun movement on Saturday.
Local organisers have spent three years preparing for the first weekly Saturday morning time trial run.
Local fitness fanatics and visitors will tackle the 5km course on paths around Nolen’s Park and Little Lake Boort.
Parkrun event directors Sherryn O’Flaherty and Sharlene Stringer have been working with Parkrun headquarters and Loddon Shire to bring the recreational run movement born in London in 2004 to the Loddon.
“With new path’s being created to meet regulations and COVID lockdowns halting progress, it is fantastic to see it finally being launched in Boort,” said Sherryn.
“Boort has the most wonderful scenery for Parkrun with fantastic pathways and the scenic lake to enjoy a morning run or walk.
“Even though the name is Parkrun, you do not have to run! Parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along, whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.”
Sherryn said Boort Parkrun would be the among more than 450 weekly fitness and health runs across Australia.
“Every Saturday at 8am thousands of people all over the country participate in a timed 5km walk, run, jog or stroll at their own pace in open areas for their own health and enjoyment.”
The Boort launch on October 1 will include a Boort Yando Cricket Club barbecue , Boort District Health’s smoothie bike and a small gift from Audrey’s.