Mackay parkrun has soared to new heights in 2024, eclipsing its previous best efforts with an incredible year of participation and personal achievements. With a total attendance of 15,423, up from 13,438 in 2023, the numbers tell a story of a thriving and growing community. Weekly averages also climbed, with 285.61 participants per event compared to last year’s 258.42, showing that Mackay parkrun is well and truly on the move.
Both male and female attendance figures saw impressive growth. Male participants numbered 7,153, a leap from 6,207, while female attendees rose to 6,583 from 5,932. Personal bests were abundant, with 2,259 PBs achieved, significantly up from the 1,693 recorded in 2023. Sonny Morse made headlines with a new course record of 16:14 on 30 November, and ten age category records were rewritten, cementing 2024 as a truly standout year.
This phenomenal success is even more impressive considering that another local parkrun launched in July, yet Mackay’s event not only maintained its momentum but shattered previous records. Behind the scenes, the dedication of volunteers and Run Directors was critical to achieving a perfect run of 54 events from 54 opportunities, all carried out with the characteristic positivity and community spirit that defines parkrun.
As Mackay parkrun looks ahead to 2025, the bar has been set high, but the energy and enthusiasm within the community suggest there are more records to be broken and countless milestones to celebrate.
Mackay parkrunners of all ages and paces making 2024 a year to remember. Photo source: Mackay parkrun
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