What is Albert parkrun, Melbourne?

Albert parkrun, Melbourne is a free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. You can walk, jog, run, volunteer, or spectate.

When and where does Albert parkrun, Melbourne take place?

It takes place every Saturday at 8:00am at Albert Park, Melbourne. Please see the course page for more details.

Do I need to register, and what should I bring?

Registration is free, but please register before you first come along. Bring a scannable copy of your barcode so you can get a time if you forget it.

Albert parkrun | Running in Melbourne

The course is 5000m (5K) long. The course is in Albert Park, Melbourne. The course is run on a mixture of concrete paths, gravel paths and sand.

Some sections of the course may accumulate mud, leaves, and puddles after rain. Dependent on availability, marshals will be at key sections of the course, or signs will be in place.

Please remember that the parkrun uses shared paths. For the continued success of the event, please give way to other park users. This won't hurt your time, it won't stop you from getting a PB, and it will make sure everyone continues to enjoy the event.

Please, wherever possible walk, jog, cycle or use public transport when attending the event. If you do have to drive, please consider car-sharing to reduce our impact on both the environment and other park users. Please also watch out for other park users when arriving and leaving.

Parking may be limited so try to arrive early.