Pakenham parkrun in Pakenham, Victoria | Non-profit organisation

Pakenham parkrun

Locality: Pakenham, Victoria

Address: Toomuc Reserve, Rundell Way 3810 Pakenham, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.parkrun.com.au

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25.01.2022 Pakenham parkrun is scheduled to return on the 16th January 2021! Before we get there, there will be a few changes - and parkrun has developed a model which will enable us to conduct our event safely. This is detailed here in the parkrun COVID-19 framework - https://volunteer.parkrun.com//open-with-covid-19-manageme... For our local event, we would like to highlight that there will be some short term changes while we are operating in a COVID world. A few of them are - - You must continue to bring a PRINTED barcode to get a result at Pakenham parkrun. Unfortunately, we will no longer be bringing the barcode boxes to the event as sanitisation of these items is impossible. - Contact Tracing Barcodes will be displayed in multiple locations to register your attendance at the event. This will be delivered by the Victorian Government system. You will require your phone to register. - Seeding your start is more important as it will reduce unnecessary contact with others. This means the faster runners go to the front and slower at the back. We will place small cones with indicated times to try to assist people with the seeding. - Our briefings will be much shorter - general briefing to be capped at around 2 minutes maximum with an almost immediate start afterwards. This is to minimise the social interaction. - There will be an increase in the number of barcode scanning volunteer positions - we will be using 1 barcode scanner position for every 50 runners to ensure that queues do not present a social distancing issue. - There will be no key box - you will have to find a place to put your key during the event. - Hand sanitiser will be provided at the event. - We will be unable to recognise milestones at the briefings due to our guidelines, but we will try to find a way to recognise peoples achievements. While all of these changes are not what we are used to - it is a step in the right direction and given time parkrun will return to a more normal state post COVID. We look forward to seeing you soon - it has been a long wait!

25.01.2022 parkrun cancelled due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Notice of cancellation We’re writing to let you know that, in line with public health advice, we have taken the decision to close all parkrun events across Australia with immediate effect. Initially, this closure will be in place until the end of March, however this is largely to bring all parkrun countries into the same time frame and we very much expect closures to continue through April at least.... Going forward we will update parkrunners regularly and aim to communicate important information as soon as is appropriate. We know that this message may be a difficult one for you to receive, and many people will be wondering what to do without their regular weekly catch-up. Please rest assured that we are working hard to develop our strategy so that we are able to support the health and happiness of parkrunners around the world during this difficult time. Remaining active is incredibly important, and we are working on ways to encourage and support that, however please do not arrange group gatherings at your parkrun venues whilst parkrun events are suspended. Thanks for your continued support, and please know that the parkrun family is there for you. Kind regards, Tim Oberg Strategic Director, Asia Pacific

23.01.2022 Photos taken by Ashtyn Royakkers & the Lynch Girls

22.01.2022 We promise once all this is over, however long it takes, we will be back. We will walk, jog, run & volunteer together again Thanks in no small part to the ong...oing financial support of our partners, we will return Please share to show your appreciation Medibank Blackmores The Athlete's Foot Eukanuba Australia Sport Australia #loveparkrun

19.01.2022 Tomorrow is parkrun day, the only Saturday parkrun on the 29th of Feb for zonks, and Rundownunder parkrun day! It’s also a special day where we see Kelly make her debut as Run Director here at Pakenham! So plenty of reasons - other than a free timed run - to come to parkrun! So we hope to see you at 7:55 for Kelly’s briefing wearing your rundownunder 2020 t-shirt or singlet! Every t-shirt or singlet worn earns parkrun Australia $1.

17.01.2022 Photos taken by Alastair Earl

16.01.2022 EVENT CANCELLED Update for this weekend. Unfortunately, as per today’s Press Conference, the Victoria Government will extend the 7-day circuit breaker lockdown until 11:59pm Thursday 10 June. As such all parkrun events in Victoria will be required to cancel again this weekend. ... We really do look forward to restarting Pakenham parkrun soon. Take care and be safe Pakenham. Pakenham parkrun event team

15.01.2022 Photos taken by Abbie Soutter and Hany Tawfik

15.01.2022 A reminder - parkrun will not be on tomorrow. All parkrun events in Australia have been suspended with immediate effect due to the ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation All events will be cancelled until at least the end of March... You can read more here http://parkrun.me/covid19 Please share #loveparkrun

14.01.2022 All parkrun events in Australia and New Zealand have been suspended with immediate effect due to the ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation. At this stage we have cancelled events up to the end of March. Please follow our communications channels for ongoing updates. parkrun’s global position is published and will be updated here.

14.01.2022 Photo's taken by Nicole Kreun

11.01.2022 Introducing... The School of parkrun! From Monday, we'll be setting DAILY parkrun-themed tasks for children & families to try together We'll set a task e...ach morning & you can share your work using #schoolofparkrun Read more http://parkrun.me/5ay8z #loveparkrun

11.01.2022 Exciting news! Today we saw council organising the installation area for the new toilets! They will be installed on the short footpath on the way to the trail, next to the parking lot. Contrary to rumour, the electrical box near the start line is only the supply and not the location of the toilets. Council representatives advise installation to be around late November.

10.01.2022 Hello Pakenham community; Following the Victoria Government announcement on 27 May 2021, all parkrun events in Victoria are cancelled this weekend. Please respect the lockdown restrictions, safety comes first.... We look forward to seeing you soon when we can!

09.01.2022 The latest update from parkrun is now live at http://parkrun.me/covid19. Thanks for your support

08.01.2022 Hooray!! Tomorrow is parkrun day! We’re expecting perfect conditions for a run or walk and would love to have you join us! Briefing will start at 7:55. Please don’t forget your printed barcode! #dfyb #loveparkrun

08.01.2022 Great news! Everyone’s favourite free, weekly, timed 5k is back again tomorrow! We should see a return to cooler weather which makes it perfect for a new PB, a walk and talk with friends and everything in between! Briefing will start at 7:55. Please don’t forget your printed barcode! #dfyb #loveparkrun

08.01.2022 Time to break some radio silence. Today is Pakenham parkruns 6 year anniversary. It was this day 6 years ago that Michelle began an undertaking which formed a vibrant running community here in Pakenham, which met every Saturday, practically without interruption. Right now, we would be finishing the timing and enjoying each others company freely with a cup of coffee, laughing and smiling with friends that are as close as family.... Unfortunately, that is not a reality today - but with any luck, we will be celebrating Pakenham parkrun 7 year anniversary like the previous 5. We sincerely look forward to resuming Pakenham parkrun as soon as we are authorised to do so. Thank you; hope to see you soon and have a great weekend!

07.01.2022 We have received information to say we will be relaunching on the 16th January! Something positive for us to look forward to.

04.01.2022 When parkrun resumes (tba), Pakenham parkrun has new facilities! Something else to look forward to along with your favourite free 5k run and your weekly catch up with friends.

02.01.2022 One of our parkrunners has dropped a credit card near the shelter this morning and has been unable to find it. If you have found the credit card please let us know so that we can get it returned to it's owner.

02.01.2022 Pakenham parkrun roster is now full for our 2021 debut on the 16th January. We look forward to seeing everyone soon!

01.01.2022 **position filled** Hello all, we have a last minute vacancy for the token issuer role tomorrow. If you are able to help us out - please message the page.

01.01.2022 This Saturday is Run Down Under day at parkrun. For every person wearing the current top, Run Down Under will donate $1 to parkrun. If you have signed up for this year please make sure you wear your top and we will take a group photo at 7.45am. Hope to see you there!