Gordon Spratt Reserve parkrun

03/06/2026

Only 3 sleeps to go until parkrunday — and our roster is officially FULL.
Huge thanks to every legend who put their hand up.

Now all that’s left is the fun part:
showing up, moving your body, and enjoying our all‑inclusive, everyone‑welcome community.

And if you’ve ever wondered why our course is shaped like an H…
Some say it looks like a chromosome — which makes sense, because parkrun is in our DNA.

Walkers, runners, prams, pups, kids, grandparents, you’re all invited.

See you Saturday.

30/05/2026

An amazing achievement in the parkrun world… what’s fabulous about this is that Darren still epitomises the parkrun values of community and connection. With over 400 volunteer credits under his belt too, Darren is testimony to parkrun being about celebrating the effort of participation for all.

Congratulations to Darren Wood, the first parkrunner to reach the 1,000 walk/run milestone 💛

🌳

30/05/2026

Thanks to Jaya Singh for these photos from this morning.

29/05/2026

Gordon Spratt Reserve parkrun
Event number 149
30th May 2026

The rain held off 😅 and the temperature was mild this morning. We were mostly locals today with a few Auckland visitors down for the weekend. This week 173 people ran, jogged and walked the course, of whom 39 were first timers and 36 recorded new Personal Bests. Representatives of 1 different clubs took part.

The event was made possible by 15 volunteers:

Michael LUDBROOK • Annalie VILJOEN • Melissa CALKIN • Donna OFFICER • Robyn STREET • Wendy DUMÉE • Margaret CAMPBELL • Marijan TRIM • Gillian HAYWARD • Hayley CROSSMAN • David MARIS • Sarsha HEALEY • Sarah LANCASTER • Karina HEDGES • Jaya SINGH

Today's full results and a complete event history can be found on the Gordon Spratt Reserve parkrun Results Page.

Gordon Spratt Reserve parkrun started on 8th July 2023. Since then 4,019 participants have completed 16,252 parkruns covering a total distance of 81,260 km, including 2,659 new Personal Bests. A total of 281 individuals have volunteered 2,162 times.

26/05/2026

Finish Tokens Volunteer Needed

We are looking for a volunteer this coming Saturday 30 May to hand out the finish tokens at GSR Parkrun. 1st time volunteers are welcome. Please message here or email gordonsprattreserve@parkrun if you would be available. Thanks!

23/05/2026

23/05/2026

Event #148
23 May 2026

Gordon Spratt Reserve parkrun Report: Cool, Damp, and Full of Milestones - run report brought to you by Hayley Crossman.

A cool, overcast morning with a little bit of drizzle welcomed 141 finishers to Gordon Spratt Reserve today – perfect conditions for anyone who likes their parkrun with a side of atmospheric drama. The puddles sparkled, the air was fresh and the course was just slippery enough to make everyone feel like an action hero without requiring stunt insurance.

Despite the light weather, spirits were high, shoes were damp, and at least three people claimed they “run better in the rain” while quietly hoping no one asked for proof.

Volunteers: The Hi‑Viz Heroes
A huge thank you to our 16 volunteers who braved the drizzle and early morning alarm clocks like absolute champions. They clapped, scanned, timed and pointed at corners with the confidence of seasoned air traffic controllers - and they did it all with smiles that said, “We’re waterproof… probably.”

And a gentle reminder - you can volunteer any time!
Every role comes with full training, zero pressure and maximum appreciation. Without volunteers, Parkrun simply doesn’t happen. So if you’ve been thinking about giving it a go, this is your sign.

Visitors, Tourists & Challenge Collectors
We had a brilliant mix of visitors today, including runners/walkers from Christchurch, Orewa, Hamilton and Cambridge (the UK one, not the Waikato one – though we love both equally!)

Many were here hunting down the elusive “G” for the BeeGees Challenge, staying alive in their quest to complete the alphabet, because nothing says Saturday morning like ticking off letters in honour of a 70s disco group. Others were ticking off their position / stopwatch bingos, their Fibonacci sequences or continuing a tourist streak.

Whatever brought you here — welcome, and may your parkrun stats be forever satisfying.

Personal Bests
A stack of PBs were achieved today, proving once again that nothing motivates a runner quite like cool air, light rain and the desire to get back to the car before the drizzle becomes “proper rain”, Congratulations to everyone who powered through the puddles faster than ever.

Milestones & Celebrations
A bumper crop of milestones today:

Danny Abbott — 100 parkruns
Triple digits unlocked. Danny’s commitment and consistency has paid off!
Rich Aveyard — 200 parkruns
Two. Hundred. Parkruns.
That’s dedication, persistence and a deep emotional bond with Saturday mornings.
Jess Zeller — 50 volunteer credits
A huge achievement. Without volunteers like Jess, parkrun would just be a bunch of confused people running vaguely in the same direction.
Sheryll Pearce — 50 parkruns.
Fifty Saturday mornings of alarms, effort, fresh air and finish lines - an incredible achievement. Well done!
Chloe Trim — 25 parkruns
A quarter‑century of parkrun joy. Badge earned, bragging rights activated.

Final Thoughts
Parkrun is one of those rare, brilliant ideas that’s both simple and life‑changing. Every Saturday morning, at the same time, in thousands of locations all over the world, people gather to walk, jog, run, volunteer, cheer, or just be part of something positive.

It’s free.
It’s for everyone.
It’s community at its best.

Whether you’re chasing a PB, chasing a letter challenge, or just chasing the feeling of doing something good for yourself, parkrun is always there — rain or shine. Thank you for joining us at Gordon Spratt Reserve today.

Same time next week — hopefully with less drizzle!

First timers briefing: 7.45am
Full Pre-walk/run briefing:7.55am
Walk / Run start: 8am

22/05/2026

19/05/2026

Happy hump day! We’re looking for two marshals for Saturday. Please get in touch if you’re keen to join - a briefing is provided. We promise it’s easy and a great way to start the day 🙂

16/05/2026

A beautiful morning at Gordon Spratt Reserve this morning where 165 of you completed our H-shaped course and we welcomed visitors from Christchurch and Perth, Western Australia!

Congratulations to:
⭐ Sun Hye Lime for completing her 25th parkrun
⭐ Someone also completed their 50th parkrun (but sadly hasn't shown up in our stats), congratulations on your 50th!
⭐9 first timers, welcome!
⭐27 personal bests

We'll be back again next week for more of the same.

Gordon Spratt Reserve parkrun started on 8th July 2023. Since then 3,962 participants have completed 15,938 parkruns covering a total distance of 79,690 km, including 2,603 new Personal Bests. A total of 280 individuals have volunteered 2,131 times. Average number of participants across all events: 108