Kennington Reservoir parkrun

Kennington Reservoir parkrun Kennington Reservoir parkrun is a free, timed, 5km run/walk put on by the community at 8am, Kennington Reservoir every Saturday morning in Bendigo, Victoria.

parkrun is not a race against other runners, but a 5km timed run, jog or walk. It can really be whatever you want it to be, whether that's for fun or as part of a training plan. Bendigo parkrun offers an opportunity for all members of our local community, male or female, young or old, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy the beautiful Kennington Reservoir and get physically active in the p

rocess. We want to encourage people to walk, jog or run together irrespective of their ability – this event is truly open to all and best of all it really is FREE! Taking part is easy – just register in advance by 6pm on the Friday before your first ever parkrun event. The great thing is that you only ever need to do this once! Then just set your alarm for Saturday morning and get yourself there!

High fives for our unofficial non parkrunning motivational support crew on the home straight.
20/06/2026

High fives for our unofficial non parkrunning motivational support crew on the home straight.

The rain cleared for perfect running conditions at Kenny Res.
20/06/2026

The rain cleared for perfect running conditions at Kenny Res.

19/06/2026

That’s a wrap for event #516 with 130 participants enjoying the course and winter vibes at Kennington Reservoir.
Thank you volunteers Aida ESCALL, Maree PLATT, Mick GARRETT, Michelle POTTER, Andrea SMITH, Kaylene MCKAY, Jan WALKER, Sue TAYLOR, Belinda WHELAN, Lou BRAY, Tricia KING and Sonya WALKER.
We need volunteers for next week so check the available roles here
https://www.parkrun.com.au/kenningtonreservoir/futureroster/
Have a great weekend. See you next week!

See you tomorrow morning for event #516 at Kennington Reservoir parkrun, 7.50am for the briefing before the 8am start 😍
19/06/2026

See you tomorrow morning for event #516 at Kennington Reservoir parkrun, 7.50am for the briefing before the 8am start 😍

Five degrees and it’s still dark, alarm goes off, I cave right in,not to sleep, but to the Parkrun call.The path is wet....
18/06/2026

Five degrees and it’s still dark, alarm goes off, I cave right in,not to sleep, but to the Parkrun call.
The path is wet. The air has teeth.
The marshals are in place , in hi-vis vests with their cheer.
We start. My legs remember why they’re here, my lungs stop whinging, engines clear.
So if you’re warm beneath the covers
just know..Parkrun in winter is all you need!

What a great morning to be at Kennington Reservoir parkrun! We had 123 participants, 11 first timers, and 13 PBs!Congrat...
13/06/2026

What a great morning to be at Kennington Reservoir parkrun! We had 123 participants, 11 first timers, and 13 PBs!

Congratulations to the following champions who achieved official and unofficial milestones today;

Maya - 25
Sarah - 150
Trinity - 200

A huge thanks, as always, to our amazing vollie team, who kept everything running smoothly.

Let's do it all again next week!

Can you believe that this weekend parkrun will host its one millionth event?! What an amazing worldwide health and wellb...
12/06/2026

Can you believe that this weekend parkrun will host its one millionth event?! What an amazing worldwide health and wellbeing movement!

Come along to Kennington Reservoir for your physical, social, and mental health boost and start your weekend off the best way possible.

Briefing at 7.50am, event start 8am.

See you tomorrow for a one in a million event!

🏃‍♂️ Formally entering Kennington Reservoir into the "Best Parkrun" chat! 🌳No shade to the gorgeous Botanical Gardens—we...
10/06/2026

🏃‍♂️ Formally entering Kennington Reservoir into the "Best Parkrun" chat! 🌳

No shade to the gorgeous Botanical Gardens—we love a good scenic lap! But if we are talking about the absolute crown jewel of Bendigo parkruns, Kennington Reservoir takes the cake every single Saturday.

Here is why Kennington holds the title:

The Vibe: Running or walking alongside the water with the morning mist rising?

Unmatched. It’s pure tranquility (until you start sprinting for that PB, of course).

The Wildlife: You get a built-in cheer squad of local ducks, swans, and a glimpse of a turtle if you're lucky.

The Perfect Loop: It’s a beautifully varied, community-driven course that keeps you engaged from start to finish.

Post-Run Coffee: We have some of the best cafe spots literally a stone's throw away for that well-earned post-parkrun debrief.
Botanical is beautiful, but Kennington has our hearts. ❤️

Drop your votes below! Are you Team Botanical Gardens or Team Kennington Reservoir? 👇

We have a pair of glasses and an Everlast size XS jumper in our lost property tub at the moment. Please send us a messag...
08/06/2026

We have a pair of glasses and an Everlast size XS jumper in our lost property tub at the moment. Please send us a message if you know where they belong, so we can have them returned to their owner.

A cool but fine morning greeted the roughly 180 people that turned out for this morning’s Keni Res parkrun. Evelyn the ...
06/06/2026

A cool but fine morning greeted the roughly 180 people that turned out for this morning’s Keni Res parkrun. Evelyn the “Queen of the Cones” set up an awesome display at the finish line, that brought smiles to many faces.

Thank you to all who volunteered today: Evelyn White, Brad Ellis, Diana Waston, Attila Barsitas, Connor Cunningham, Alex Dullard, Joseph Oppendisano, Elizbaeth Williams, Britanny White, Adrian Sbrugnera and Mick Garrett. The roster for the next two weeks is currently full, but there are lots of spots free for late June and July. Please get in touch with us if you can help out.

Until next week – stay warm.

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Kennington Reservoir, First Car Park On Reservoir Road
Bendigo, VIC
3550

Opening Hours

8am - 9am

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