07/11/2026
Spring time is running time and this morning 192 participants and 16 volunteers were greeted by near perfect conditions for BBG event #281.
Along with our first time Run Director, Charli (who did a fabulous job), it was terrific to welcome nine first timers to the parkrun family, with Beau, Ewan, Dean, Myles the Flying Mullet, Georgia, Nicolle, Stephen, Rhapsody and Krystal getting their barcodes scanned for the first time. We hope that you had a great morning with us and that this was the first of many.
It was also fabulous to welcome 15 tourists, with visitors from many exotic locations including England, Ecco Ripley (Qld), Bargara (Qld), Wishart (Qld), Leeton (NSW), Picton (NSW), Pakapakanthi (SA), Breen Avenue Walking Track, Balyang Sanctuary, Wangaratta, Ovens River Trail, Dorset Recreation Reserve and faraway Kenny Rez. Thanks for sharing the morning with us and we hope that you enjoyed your run/walk.
It was an incredible morning for milestones, with the following achievements to celebrate:
* 25 - Jack, Claire, Christopher and Larissa
* 50 - Ben, Aliya and Bridget
* 50 at BBG - Aaron and Joshua
* 150 - Lauren, Brendan and Leanne
* 250 - Wayne, which includes 152 runs and 63 volunteer credits at BBG
Despite the headwind, which I was using as an excuse for not quite getting a PB, we had an astonishing 40 participants get their best times at BBG, which is a phenomenal effort. Well done all.
Of course, we couldn't do this without our amazing team of volunteers. A massive thanks to Charli, Peter, Wendy, Sue, Kirrily, Angela, Rachael, Yvette, Tim (with his brilliant signs), Sharon, Leanne, Wayne, Dianne, Tony and Andrew.
Great work everyone. I hope that you all have a fabulous weekend and we look forward to seeing you all next Saturday. Don't forget your barcode!
