Elara Riparian Parklands parkrun

07/09/2026

Post-parkrun coffee! ☕️ Yes please! 🫶 There's nothing quite like the community coming together for a good chat after the morning's efforts. Come join us every Saturday at Leaf Cafe & Co Marsden Park! 🌟

05/09/2026

Part 1 of 2.. ⬆️ Click the photo “Album #49” link to see photos from today’s event (5/9).

05/09/2026

Part 2 of 2.. ⬆️ Click the photo “Album #49” link to see photos from today’s event (5/9).

05/09/2026

What a turnout this weekend - 200+ is an epic effort for our course! 🌟 A massive shoutout to the Elara Run Club and other supporting parkrunners for stepping up as pacers and bringing incredible energy today! ✅ We had a phenomenal 211 participants ✅ 41 PBs achieved ✅ 40 volunteers, and ✅ 21 First Timers at our course! Brilliant effort to everyone who came out to walk, jog, or run with us! 🫶

👏 Huge congratulations to our milestone legends! 🎉
🟣 25th parkrun - Deepak Chauhan
⚪ First time volunteer milestone - Jade Morgan, Kush Patel, Nikhil Anne, Kian Patel, Ryan Kirley, Aries Suplico, Adam Talbot
🟣 25th volunteer milestone - Sneha Thapa

And to our First Finishers:
🥇 Blake Read - 19:33
🥇 Bailey Lathlean - 20:18

🦺 A massive thank you to our 40 incredible hi-vis heroes, with special thanks to Run Directors Bohan and Tim! ✨ Stephen O'DONOVAN • Andrew KEARNS • Sunil THAPA • Sneha THAPA • Dhammika AMARASINGHE • Adam TALBOT • Guriqbal SINGH • Siju KANNOTH • Sophie MADGWICK • Jagdeep SINGH • Tim LANGFORD • Jacqueline ANNE • Mel PALLESEN • Ryan KIRLEY • Kristina VUKSINIC • Anojan SHANTHAKUMAR • Harshad BARIYA • Bohan LI • Zubi RABBI • Noah PALLESEN • Kalyani CHAKRABORTY • Niranjan LIMBACHIYA • Laxman KOIRALA • Anku CHAPAGAIN • Dermott MORGAN • Jade MORGAN • Reyoen DAHAL • Fahad Hasan RATUL • Aries SUPLICO • Sakshi BAGARIA • Kalpeshk RAJPUROHIT • Jocelle DUGAY • Salma BAH • Buta DEOGUN • Seeret THANDI • Aarna DAVE • Brent BERNARDO • Nikhil ANNE • Kush PATEL • Kian PATEL

📸 Jac was our photographer today - photos will be up soon!

📈 Results can be found online: https://www.parkrun.com.au/elarariparianparklands/results/49/

📣 Next week marks our 50th parkrun, and we're celebrating in true parkrun milestone style by wearing our favourite red gear - shirts, socks, shorts... whatever you've got! 🚀

You know the drill, see you all again next Saturday!
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🎤 Event #49 (some pacers missing from the photo! 💛)
📆 Saturday, 5 September 2026

03/09/2026

🎯 Pacer Day is almost here - time to chase that new PB! 🏃 The Elara Run Club crew will be out on the course this Saturday in timed bibs, ready to coach, cheer, and guide you across the finish line. 🏁 Pick your target time and let’s make it happen together!

🙏 Huge thanks to our Run Directors Bohan & Tim, along with all our amazing volunteers and pacers, for stepping up to help our community reach their goals this weekend! 💛

💬 Got a milestone coming up? We love celebrating them! Chat with us in the morning at parkrun, so we can give you a well-deserved shout-out during the Pre-event Brief. And don't be shy - we’ve got celebratory capes ready for you too! 🦸

📲 New to parkrun? Register for free here: https://www.parkrun.com.au/register/ and bring your barcode (printed, or download the "parkrun official" app) to get a timed result at the finish line! ⏱️

📍 We meet at 7.45am sharp, near the BBQ area on Ribbonwood Crescent, Melonba.

✅️ Please make sure you are fit to walk or run the 5km course, keeping in mind you're always welcome to exit the course early if needed.

🕗 Schedule:
7.45am First Timers Welcome
7.50am Pre-Event Briefing
8.00am 3, 2, 1.. parkrun!

❌ Friendly reminder: Toilets are not available in these parklands, nearest facilities are at Elara Village Shopping Centre (3-minute drive away) and next to our post-parkrun coffee spot.

ℹ️ Course information: https://www.parkrun.com.au/elarariparianparklands/course/

🚗 Street parking is limited, so please consider walking, cycling, or car-pooling if possible.

☕ Post parkrun, join us for a coffee at Leaf Cafe & Co Marsden Park, everyone is welcome!

02/09/2026

🙋‍♂️ We're looking for Barcode Scanning & Marshal volunteers for this Saturday, 5-Sep. Can you help us out?

➡️ First-timers are more than welcome! These roles are super simple, and we'll walk you through it when you arrive.

📆 Vollie availability can be found online: https://www.parkrun.com.au/elarariparianparklands/futureroster/

🙏 We'd love to hear from you, so DM us or email [email protected] with your Barcode ID. 🫶

01/09/2026

Let’s go! 🚀 Who’s getting ready to join us for Pacer Week this Saturday, 5-September? The Elara Run Club crew is stepping up to help you achieve your parkrun goals! ✨ Our pacers will lock in a steady pace around the course, guiding you across the finish line to reach that target time. 💪

📍 Meet at 7.45am sharp, near the BBQ area on Ribbonwood Cres., Melonba - don't be late! 🏃

Pacers week at Elara Riparian Parklands parkrun

Lock the date for your new PB - 5th Sep
2026

31/08/2026

parkrun is all about community, 🌳 and the Elara Run Club crew showed us what that truly means this weekend! ✅ They proudly manned a full water station at the TCS Sydney Marathon with a 20+ strong vollie crew - many of whom first formed friendships right here on our local parkrun course! 🤩

It’s a wonderful reminder that parkrun is about so much more than fitness, 🙌 it’s the awesome connections and friendships built together along the way too! 💛

30/08/2026

🏃‍♂️ Did you run, volunteer, or cheer on your loved ones at the TCS Sydney Marathon? ✨ Drop your favourite photo in the comments! 📸 Huge congratulations 🙌 to everyone who took part in one of the iconic Abbott World Marathon Majors! 🏅

30/08/2026

Our Saturday morning post-parkrun coffee crew! ☕ We always love a great chat - huge thanks to Ann, Adam, Aidan, Iku & Koppo for joining us here too! 🫶 There's nothing quite like the friendships that have since grown out of parkrun! 🌳 Everyone is welcome to join us at Leaf Cafe & Co Marsden Park.