Aldinga Beach parkrun

VOLUNTEER - AUG 15, 2026
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START/FINISH LINE ROLES (Mandatory):
✅TIMEKEEPER
✅BARCODE SCANNING (x2)
✅PHOTOGRAPHER

DUAL CREDIT ROLES:
✅TAIL WALKER (x1)
✅parkwalker (x1)
✅On-course PHOTOGRAPHER

PACER (Next event - Sept. 5):
✅17min
✅18min
✅19min
✅24min
✅25min
✅26min
✅28min
✅29min

Please comment below (or email), if you would like to help... please remember that parkrun only happens thanks to YOU.

THIS POST WILL NOT BE UPDATED
So check to see what's already taken at:
parkrun.com.au/aldingabeach/futureroster/

🏅 Volunteers eligible for free coffee from Goodness Coffee Co., in Aldinga.
🏅 Other roles available - visit support.parkrun.com/hc/en-us/articles/999

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
The Volunteer Co-ordinator
[email protected]

Event number 437
8th August 2026
70 people braved the blustery, grey and chilly weather to run, jog and walk the course this morning. Atleast the rain was fairly kind with just a few showers.

16 were first timers and, despite the very average conditions, 6 recorded new Personal Bests. Well done! Congratulations to Mitchell Ryan, Ethan Ryan, Rob Johnson, Terence Cunningham, Christopher Symes and John Vales.

Representatives of 8 different clubs took part and a special shout-out to two of our regular volunteers - Peter Riddle & Terry Thompson - who both achieved the 250 Milestone. Well done, Peter & Terry - we love your work!

We had visitors from Sydney and Melbourne. Thank you for visiting us and hope to see you back here again!

The event was made possible by 12 wonderful volunteers, including our visitors from Melbourne - thank you Peter and Lyn for contributing in so many ways today. Our photographer from today took their duties very seriously, as you will see from the photos, making sure no recalcitrant raindrops spoiled the photo quality - much appreciated, John!

Thanks to:
Peter BLACK • Lyn BLACK • John MARKETIS • Prashanth BALASUBRAMANIAM • Robert EVANS • Veronica LEE • Ollie WIECZOREK • Kirsty ATKINSON • Fiona KOUTAS • Glenda LOGAN • Stewart GLASS • Dylan WILLIAMS

A special thanks also to our fabulous coffee sponsors, Goodness Coffee Co. who seemed to provide as much post-event hot chocolate as coffee today. Thank you team, very grateful for your support.

Today's full results and a complete event history can be found on the Aldinga Beach parkrun Results Page.

Event #436 - August 1, 2026

This week 110 people braved the cold morning and ran, jogged, rolled and walked the course. Amongst our participants were our regulars, local tourists, runners from Port Lincoln and even South Korea today.

David McIlwaine, Casey Gartland and Tamika Kew ran their first ever parkrun today. Welcome to the parkrun family. Hopefully this taste of parkrun will have you all enjoying many more.

Sixteen other participants visited our parkrun for the first time today. It was great to have you join us today Daniel Healey, Joel Handreck, Alex Delvaux, Birdie Handreck, Simon Lord, Roxane Logereau, Darren Rollings, Stephen Cockrum, Ishaan Suaan, Parmeet Sandhu, Arjan Suann, Sundeep Suaan, Rhiagh Brouwer, Vicki Bosisto, Sue Rollings and Ashleigh Semler.

Being the first of the month, we hosted our regular pacing event. With our 7 volunteer pacers, pacing finish times from 20 to 30 minutes, 11participants earnt new Personal Bests. Congratulations on your achievement today, Brodie Thurtell, Kate Brillo, Josh Rowlands, Alex Kirkham, Beth Midgley, Lyn Wilson, Jake Christison, Darren Semler, Isabelle Upitis, Leanne Barnes and Caitlin Moloney.

Congratulations go out to Sue Camac who completed her 200th parkrun today. Your commitment to parkrun is to be commended.
Representatives of 9 different clubs took part.

Sincere thanks to the 20 volunteers who made this week’s run including the pacing event possible: Dale GRIMMOND • John MARKETIS • Prashanth BALASUBRAMANIAM • Robert EVANS • Chris FLAHERTY • Kirsty ATKINSON • Andi DOERR • Ruth BATTERSBY • Michelle ELIN • Anan MCLEAN • Sue CAMAC • Nicole PERRY • Dev HASAN • Ciaran ALLMAN • Mikey HILL • Kiani GILBERT • Joshua CUFLEY • Chloe LAU • Ynys ONSMAN • Dion MOYSE

Thank you, Joshua for volunteering for the first time today. It is very much appreciated.

Volunteers are always welcomed and very much appreciated at Aldinga Beach parkrun. We are happy to support and provide training to anybody who would like to volunteer at future events. We will reward you will a free drink from Goodness Coffee Co. as thanks.

Our volunteer roster is available every Saturday if you would like to put your name down for future events.

Unfortunately finishing token 99 appears to have been mistakenly taken home by one of our participants today. If you find it in your pocket or the bottom of the washing machine, please reach out so it’s return can be co-ordinated.

Today's full results and a complete event history can be found on the Aldinga Beach parkrun Results Page.

Event #435 - July 25, 2026

This week 91 people ran, jogged and walked the course of possible the most beautiful park run in the world (😃), of whom 18 were first timers and 6 recorded new Personal Bests. Representatives of 7 different clubs took part.

We were pleased to welcome friends visiting from - Mawson Lakes and Port Lincoln. Wonderful to celebrate milestones from visitor from Mawson Lakes parkrun.

The event was made possible by 15 volunteers:

Dale GRIMMOND • Jo THOMAS • John MARKETIS • Terry THOMPSON • Prashanth BALASUBRAMANIAM • Robert EVANS • Kirsty ATKINSON • Ruth BATTERSBY • Mark TURNER • Matthew BALL • Nigel CAMAC • Nicole PERRY • Ciaran ALLMAN • Glenda LOGAN • Jane ELLERY

Today's full results and a complete event history can be found on the Aldinga Beach parkrun Results Page.

Another Cold Morning...
Another Warm Community!

Winter certainly reminded us who's in charge this morning, greeting us with a decidedly brisk 6.3°C. It's probably the least welcoming "Welcome!" we could offer our visitor from Darwin... although we're guessing our tourist from Port Lincoln simply shrugged and thought, "This? This is nothing!"

Speaking of visitors, if ever you travel from another parkrun to join us, please let us know! We genuinely love hearing where you've come from, and we're always delighted that you've chosen what we proudly believe is **South Australia's most beautiful parkrun course.

The weather may have been chilly, but the atmosphere certainly wasn't. A fantastic 113 walkers, joggers and runners enjoyed one of Aldinga Beach's rarest natural phenomena... a non-windy Saturday morning! Some days really are worth framing.

**PERSONAL BESTS**
Congratulations to the 11 participants who succeeded in setting new PBs:

Charlie Trewartha (21:27) Nelli Penzes (21:49) Justin Hill (22:31)
Max O'Grady (28:17) Natasha Biggins (31:24) Alexandra Van Onselen (32:25)
Jess Frost (33:59) Steven Smith (34:10) Jake Christison (34:19)
Lee Keogh (35:24)and Sheila Wrathmall (43:02)
**Outstanding running by every one of you!**

Representatives from five different clubs also joined us today, adding even more colour to our growing parkrun family.

**ABSOLUTE FIRST TIMERS**
There's something special about seeing people discover parkrun for the very first time. A huge Aldinga Beach welcome to our Absolute First Timers:

Scott Maxwell, Michelle Turner, Heather Kitto and Leanne Barnes
You've officially scratched the parkrun itch! Don't be surprised if Saturday mornings are never quite the same again!

We also welcomed 13 visitors who experienced the Aldinga Beach course for the very first time. We hope the clifftop views, fresh sea air and friendly community have convinced you to visit us again soon.

**MILESTONES**
Congratulations to Dion Moyse, who completed his first-ever volunteer role today!
parkrun only happens because people step forward to help.
Thank you for becoming part of the team!

Ciaran Allman quietly slipped into the 100 Run Club with very little fanfare! Thankfully, we're more than happy to make a bit of noise on your behalf!
**Congratulations, both of you, on these achievements!**

**OUR AMAZING VOLUNTEERS** (Sample below...):
Today's event was made possible by these wonderful people:
• Dale Grimmond • John Marketis • Terry Thompson • Prashanth Balasubramaniam
• Robert Evans • Peter Riddle • Kirsty Atkinson • Dean Rowe • Nigel Camac
• Nicole Perry • Emmie Delchau • Ciaran Allman • Kiani Gilbert • Bryce Smith
• Dion Moyse • Glenda Logan

Whether they were scanning barcodes, timing finishers, setting up the course, cheering you home or making sure everyone finished safely, they made your parkrun possible.

If you've been thinking about volunteering, we'd love to have you join us. It's fun, it's easy, and it's one of the best ways to become part of our wonderful community. Please email aldingabeach .com
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**The ULTIMATE Finish Line...**
Once the last barcode had been scanned and the equipment packed away, many of us continued our favourite Aldinga Beach tradition by gathering at Goodness Coffee Co. On a morning like this, the aroma of fresh coffee, warm drinks and friendly conversation was exactly what everyone needed.

We're incredibly grateful that Goodness generously provides **complimentary refreshments for every volunteer** each week. Their ongoing support means so much to our event and our volunteers, and we sincerely thank them for being such an important part of the Aldinga Beach parkrun family.

If you haven't already, have a look at our featured article (https://www.parkrun.com.au/aldingabeach/news/2026/07/18/volunteer-highlight-goodness-coffee-co/) about Goodness Coffee Co. and discover why they're one of our favourite local businesses.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us this weekend... whether you walked, jogged, ran, volunteered, spectated or simply cheered someone across the finish line.

We'll do it all again next Saturday... hopefully with just as little wind... and perhaps just a couple (dozen!) more degrees! 😎

BIG NEWS 🎉

We have brand-new junior parkrun milestones! You asked, we listened and have introduced more moments to celebrate 🚀

Our free milestone wristbands have had an upgrade and now include volunteer milestone wristbands for children.

We’ve also launched an exciting new range of junior parkrun milestone T-shirts available to buy on the parkrun Shop 🤩

Read more 👉 parkrun.me/vb7iy