top of page
All Posts
parkrun Tourism | Chooky
Chasing 5ks, new places and Saturday morning coffee — one parkrun at a time.


I Finally Got My Z: Zillmere parkrun
Ten years of parkrun and I finally collected my Z. Here’s what you need to know about Zillmere parkrun in Brisbane — course, parking, toilets, prams, coffee and all.
2 days ago5 min read


Pirrama parkrun #111: The One Where 1,053 People Turned Up
We came to Pirrama for a quiet Sydney Marathon shake-out run. Then 1,053 people turned up. Here’s the course, the chaos and whether I’d do it again.
2 days ago7 min read


🏃♀️ Point Vernon Foreshore Reserve parkrun: My Second Visit
A relaxed coastal parkrun with ocean views and a welcoming community. This parkrun tourist visit to Point Vernon Foreshore Reserve was all about the Tail Walking, family time with my daughter Kirraleigh and slowing down to enjoy a Saturday morning by the sea.
Aug 275 min read


🏃♀️ parkrun Tourism: Burrum Heads Beach parkrun (Queensland)
A relaxed, beachside parkrun experience at Burrum Heads Beach parkrun in Queensland. From compacted sand and ocean views to friendly locals, volunteers, and post-parkrun coffee, this is parkrun tourism at its best.
Feb 84 min read


🏃♀️ parkrun Tourism: Coffs Harbour parkrun (NSW)
Discover Coffs Harbour parkrun through the lens of parkrun tourism - a relaxed coastal course with ocean views, friendly community vibes, and the perfect way to start a holiday weekend in NSW
Jan 254 min read


The Global Rise of parkrun: A parkrun history from 13 runners to a Global 5km Movement
parkrun community walk at Victory Heights Trail parkrun, Gympie, Queensland, Australia A brief parkrun history: how it all began This parkrun history shows how a simple idea grew into a global movement that now brings millions of people together every Saturday. Across parks, paths, and shared spaces all around the world, something pretty special happens. People lace up their runners, grab a barcode (or forget it and shrug), and head to their local park. Some are fast. Some wa
Jan 233 min read
bottom of page
