On 7th September 2024, the rain finally cleared, providing ideal conditions for the 109 participants who ran, jogged, or walked the scenic five kilometre waterfront course B. The event saw a large turnout of 41 first-timers, while 13 participants achieved new personal bests, adding to the positive atmosphere.
A highlight of the day was celebrating Co-Event Director Kara’s impressive 250th parkrun, a significant milestone. The event also saw Kideok complete his 100th parkrun and Stuart reach his 150th, each accomplishment met with enthusiastic cheers from the crowd.
The event was made possible by the hard work of the dedicated volunteer team, led by the Run Director. Special thanks go to Jet, Nick, Kara, Megan, Sharon, Wade, Susanne, Shane, Andy, Laura, Ken, Jarrod, Annette, Lynne, Christine, Merewyn, Carolyn, and Ange, who ensured the smooth running of the day.
Airlie Beach parkrun, began on 5th December 2015 and has since grown into a thriving community event. Over the years, 6,778 participants have completed 32,146 parkruns, covering an impressive 160,730 kilometres and achieving 3,759 new personal bests. A total of 483 individuals have volunteered 4,873 times to make these events happen.
For those interested in volunteering, the team welcomes new helpers. Get in touch and be a part of this vibrant community!
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