Menai parkrun

23/09/2026

📼 3 DAYS TO GO! 🕺

Retro Run Day is THIS SATURDAY at Menai parkrun!

Time to dig out your best retro gear and join us for a blast from the past.

Neon. Leg warmers. Tutus. Headbands. Bring it on! 💃🕺

Who’s getting their retro on? 👇

20/09/2026

Getting in early because this RD has a big week coming up. We need 2 more marshals for our awesome retro run next Saturday, 26/9/26. Please respond here if you can help out.

19/09/2026

19/09/2026

Nothing is impossible - the word itself says "I'm possible!"
Menai Parkrun event #529

19/09/2026

This morning 290 locals and visitors from Kurri Kurri chose to get out of bed to walk, jog or run the 529th event at Menai parkrun.

We celebrated the 250th participation of Bernie, who is well known to all of us and a beloved member of the Menai parkrun community. Congratulations Bernie.

parkrun does not happen without volunteers and today we thank, Amy (who did her first volunteer - see it's not scary), Jenni, Trisha, Isla, Neva, Leanne, Evie, Gerhard, Kim, Kylie, Bill. Michelle, Lisa, Luciana, Linwood, Grahame and Mark.

As always we'd like to fill the future roster as early as we can, so thanks to those who added their names today for next and later weeks. If you'd like to volunteer next week please send us an email.

We'll remind you again during the week, but remember next week is Hammer Time ...... 80s dress up week, so get out your weapon of choice, KT26s or Dunlop Volleys coupled with your MC Hammer pants or leg warmers and come along for a tops and choice event! There is no AFL on the TV next Friday night, so maybe a viewing of Back to Future, ET or The Goonies will get you in the 80s mood .............. McFly!!!!!

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17/09/2026

Saturday, 26 September is Retro Run Day at Menai Parkrun! Dig out your neons, your mesh, leg warmers and tutus and let's go back in time.

17/09/2026

❤️ THE STORY BEHIND PARKRUN ❤️

This story about parkrun founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt is a powerful reminder that you never really know what someone has been through, or the impact one person can have on so many lives.

Paul experienced loneliness, bullying and incredible adversity growing up. Yet from that came a simple idea — people coming together for a run, a walk and a coffee.

That little idea became parkrun, bringing connection, friendship, belonging and joy to millions of people around the world.

And we see that impact every Saturday right here at Menai. 🥰

Different ages, different abilities, different stories — but one community.

How lucky are we to be a small part of something that has made such a huge difference to so many. ❤️

From one small gathering in a London park in 2004… to more than 3,000 parkrun events around the world today, including more than 550 across Australia, around 120 in New South Wales, 35 in Sydney & 2 in the Sutherland Shire.🌏❤️

And every single one exists because people come together to create community.

🎧 The full BBC story is well worth a listen.

16/09/2026

🎉 MENAI PARKRUN IS ALMOST HERE AGAIN! 🎉

Who’s ready for another fun Saturday morning with the Menai parkrun family? 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💙

We’re still looking for ONE marshal and at least ONE barcode scanner to help make this Saturday happen. 🙌

And while you’re thinking about volunteering, have a look at our upcoming roster — we’d LOVE to see it filling up over the next few weeks! 💕
👉 https://www.parkrun.com.au/menai/futureroster/

🎥 And because our awesome Lucy and Linwood are always capturing the fun, they’ve put together another fantastic video from last Saturday’s parkrun! 📸🎬

Have a look and get yourself excited for THIS SATURDAY! 😍

See you at the start line! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️
Menai parkrun ❤️

14/09/2026

Hi All

Getting the call for volunteers out early this week.

We need
- four marshals
- someone to hand out finish tokens
- one barcode scanner

All of these positions are mandatory allowing the event to go ahead.

If you want to break your volunteering duck, or haven't done it for a while, maybe grab a coffee on the way and support the event we all love.

Leave us a comment if you're keen.