Ballina Coast parkrun

Ballina Coast parkrun
Event number 416
5th September 2026
This week 221 people ran, jogged and walked the course, of whom 46 were first timers and 22 recorded new Personal Bests. Representatives of 14 different clubs took part.

Well, Ballina Coast... what an absolute cracker of a morning!

Huge congratulations to all of our incredible parkrunners who took on the Sydney Marathon! You carried the Ballina Coast spirit all the way to the finish line, and we are so proud of every single one of you! 👟🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

We also had a huge milestone to celebrate right here at home: our very own Teddi achieved her 250th volunteer milestone! 💜🙌

Reaching 250 volunteer credits takes an incredible amount of time, dedication, and early Saturday mornings. Thank you, Teddi, for everything you do to keep our parkrun family moving week after week!

A massive thank you to all our brilliant volunteers who made today run like clockwork, and to everyone who came out to walk, jog, run, cheer, or soak up the vibes.

Another Saturday morning well spent with beautiful people on the coast! ☀️✨

See you all next Saturday!

The event was made possible by 17 volunteers:

Richard GREENHILL • Joel ORGAN • Kiri ROSSON • April HESSE • Tim O'REILLY • David HESSE • Teddi RUSSELL • Craig COWAN • Jason VAN RYSBERGEN • Rex ANDERSON • Tony FITZWATER • Jane SPROULE • John BRICE • Julie-Ann PAREDES • Kerrilyn GOODE • Doug TRELOAR • Chris CHARDON

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

Ballina Coast parkrun started on 27th May 2017. Since then 10,944 participants have completed 60,028 parkruns covering a total distance of 300,140 km, including 8,119 new Personal Bests. A total of 530 individuals have volunteered 5,721 times.

Hey Ballina Coast parkrunners!

Teddi here, stepping up as your Run Director for this Saturday!

Before we lace up for tomorrow morning, I wanted to share a quick shoutout to a few of our local crew. Recently, Shane, CVR, Matt, Kelly, along with JVR (one of my fellow Event Directors) and myself, took on the ultimate 42.2 km challenge at the Sydney Marathon! Crossing that iconic finish line was an incredible experience and a great reminder of where those weekly 5k steps can lead. If you see any of the marathon crew around this weekend, be sure to give us a high-five!

Reminders
⏰ Visitors, please note we start at 7am AEDT.
🗣️ First timers briefing at 6:45am.
📢 General briefing at 6:50am.
🏁 Ready to run at 7am.
✍️ We will have the volunteer board at the start/finish line. Add your name - you’ll love it!
😁 Minimise your contact with others.
🪪 Don’t forget your barcode. Printed, on phones or watches are all OK.
👨‍👧‍👦 Under 11’s must be with a known adult.
🐾 Dogs are welcome on a short lead. Please keep control of your dog for the safety of all. One puppy per parkrunner.
🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ We run on a shared path so please KEEP LEFT, particularly at the start.
☀️ Don’t forget your water.
💦 There’s bubblers at the skatepark & Shaws Bay and toilets by the Coast Guard Tower.

🏃‍♀️🧡 LOCAL EVENT ALERT, BALLINA COAST! 🧡🏃‍♂️

Looking for your next challenge after parkrun? We reckon this one is worth a look! 👀

The Alstonville Wollongbar Fun Run is happening Sunday 13 September, and it’s all about more hills, more scenery and MORE FUN! 🙌

With run, walk and community relay options, there’s something for everyone — whether you’re chasing a challenge, enjoying a scenic wander, or just keen for a fun morning with your running buddies.

🌳 Stunning local scenery
⛰️ A few hills to keep things interesting 😉
❤️ 100% not-for-profit — supporting 3 local public schools
👟 Run, walk or relay — everyone’s welcome!

So grab your crew, lace up and get registered! 🧡

One event. Big impact. Great local vibes.

📅 Sunday 13 September 2026
📍 Alstonville High School

👉 Register now and support a fantastic local event!
https://alstonvillewollongbarfunrun.com.au/

🌞 Well, Ballina Coast… you absolutely delivered today! 🌞

Beautiful conditions ✔️
Happy parkrunners ✔️
Happy volunteers ✔️
Plenty of smiles ✔️
Another Saturday morning well spent ✔️

A huge congratulations to Sean on smashing out his 100th parkrun! 💯 What an awesome milestone!

But wait… sneaky Sean also managed to slip his birthday past us! 👀😂 100 parkruns + another trip around the sun = double the cake-worthy celebrations! 🎂🥳

Happy birthday AND happy 100th, Sean! 💯🎈

A massive thank you to our brilliant volunteers, our regulars, our first-timers and everyone who rocked up ready to walk, jog, run, volunteer, cheer or simply soak up the Ballina Coast parkrun vibes.

Beautiful morning. Beautiful people. Beautiful parkrun. 💛

See you all next Saturday! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🌴
The event was made possible by 19 volunteer Superstars 🌟
Neil TREWARTHA • Katrina TREWARTHA • Michelle EDWARDS • Richard GREENHILL • Wendy SKINNER • Dylan WILSON • Kiri ROSSON • Tim O'REILLY • David HESSE • Raymond KEARNS • Jason VAN RYSBERGEN • Rex ANDERSON • Andrew HUNTER • Faye JOHNSTON • Julie-Ann PAREDES • Shay EDWARDS • Kerrilyn GOODE • Rebecca BRADY • Kira MCKee

Ballina Coast parkrun
Event number 415
29th August 2026
This week 173 people ran, jogged and walked the course, of whom 24 were first timers and 22 recorded new Personal Bests. Representatives of 13 different clubs took part.
Today's full results and a complete event history can be found on the Ballina Coast parkrun Results Page.

Ballina Coast parkrun started on 27th May 2017. Since then 10,898 participants have completed 59,807 parkruns covering a total distance of 299,035 km, including 8,097 new Personal Bests. A total of 527 individuals have volunteered 5,704 times.

Happy Friday, Ballina Coast parkrunners! 🌊✨

Your Run Director taking the reins tomorrow morning is the fantastic Michelle! While she’s holding down the fort and keeping the home fires burning, the rest of the "Power Trio" (JVR & Teddi) are currently down in Sydney, getting ready to tackle the Sydney Marathon this weekend! Send them all the good vibes, fast legs, and high fives from afar—we know Michelle will keep you all in tip-top shape back home! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Reminders
⏰ Visitors, please note we start at 7am AEDT.
🗣️ First timers briefing at 6:45am.
📢 General briefing at 6:50am.
🏁 Ready to run at 7am.
✍️ We will have the volunteer board at the start/finish line. Add your name - you’ll love it!
😁 Minimise your contact with others.
🪪 Don’t forget your barcode. Printed, on phones or watches are all OK.
👨‍👧‍👦 Under 11’s must be with a known adult.
🐾 Dogs are welcome on a short lead. Please keep control of your dog for the safety of all. One puppy per parkrunner.
🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ We run on a shared path so please KEEP LEFT, particularly at the start.
☀️ Don’t forget your water.
💦 There’s bubblers at the skatepark & Shaws Bay and toilets by the Coast Guard Tower.

Calling all Ballina Coast parkrunners! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Looking for a fun local event to add to your spring calendar?

Run Casino is coming up on September 20, 2026, and they've got a distance for every fitness level:

2KM

5KM

10KM

NEW in 2026: 21.1KM Half Marathon! 🏅

Even better, they have provided a special discount just for the parkrun community. Make sure to use the code PARKRUN20 when you register to save on your entry.

https://casinofunrun.com/