Parkrun

Highest parkrun in Australia

Highest parkrun in Australia

If your New Year’s resolutions include getting some exercise, meeting new people, saving money or doing a bit of volunteering, parkrun might be just the thing. Started in the UK in 2004 by a small group of friends, parkrun has grown into a global movement. It is now an international charity operating in 23 countries at more than 2,000 locations, with millions of registered participants. Its aim is simple: “parkrun exists to empower people to come together, to be active, social and outdoors.” Glen Innes parkrun, established three years ago, is held at the Australian Standing Stones — making it…
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Fun and Free Fitness Options in Glen

Fun and Free Fitness Options in Glen

Wanting to get fit?  Needing to get fit?  Advised to get fit?  Where do you start?  There’s always the gym, but some people don’t feel comfortable in a gym and some people can’t afford to pay the fees. Luckily, Glen Innes has a couple of free options for getting fit.  Every Saturday at 8am up at the Standing Stones, Parkrun enthusiasts run a 5k track entirely on trail paths.  This course is the highest elevation course in Australia at between 1200-1160m above sea level and the views are spectacular.  Every week, this fun free event is organised and monitored by…
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