Ballina Coast parkrun

15/09/2026

Our 1st Marshal unfortunately cannot make it on Saturday (Sept 19th) anymore. Can someone jump in and take the slot?

12/09/2026

11/09/2026

Ballina Coast parkrun
Event number 417
12th September 2026
This week 220 people ran, jogged and walked the course, of whom 37 were first timers and 25 recorded new Personal Bests. Representatives of 15 different clubs took part.

Milestone Alert!

A huge congratulations to Sebastian on reaching his 25th parkrun today!

25 runs is 125 kilometers of pure dedication, persistence, and community spirit. Wearing that purple milestone shirt with pride is well earned!

The event was made possible by 15 volunteers:

Michelle EDWARDS • Michelle EYRE • Richard GREENHILL • Kristie TALBOT • April HESSE • David HESSE • Craig COWAN • Jason VAN RYSBERGEN • Rex ANDERSON • Stephen CALLISTER • Faye JOHNSTON • Jim JOHNSTON • John BRICE • Julie-Ann PAREDES • Ian GAMMON

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 10,981 participants have completed 60,248 parkruns covering a total distance of 301,240 km, including 8,144 new Personal Bests. A total of 530 individuals have volunteered 5,736 times.

10/09/2026

✈️ Ballina Coast parkrun – Requesting Clearance for Takeoff! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Fasten your seatbelts! Tomorrow morning, Captain JVR is back in the cockpit as your Run Director, ready to navigate us through another fantastic morning at Ballina Coast parkrun. 🛫✨

Whether you are pushing the throttle for a new PB or banking on a scenic, steady cruise along the coast, JVR and our ground crew are ready to guide you to a smooth landing.

🚨 Flight Plan & Safety Briefing
⏰ Departure Schedule: First Timers Briefing at 6:45 AM | Main Flight Briefing at 6:50 AM | 7:00 AM sharp wheels-up!
📱 Boarding Pass (Barcode): No barcode, no time! Have your printed or phone barcode ready at the gate.
🐾 Co-Pilots (Dogs): One dog per person on a short, non-extendable lead.
👶 Junior Aviators (Under 11s): Must fly in close formation, within arm's reach of a responsible adult.
🛣️ Air Traffic Control: Keep to the left of the path to allow a clear flight lane for returning runners and members of the public.
🚰 Refueling: Hydration points and amenities are available on the course.

🙌 Join the Crew!
Our flights only take off thanks to our legend volunteers. If you can jump on the ground crew for an upcoming week, drop a comment below or check out our Future Roster Page!

See you on the tarmac at 6:45 AM tomorrow! 🌤️👟

05/09/2026

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.