21/05/2026
Ditto to this.
(Credit to parkrun for this articulate and respectful post).
This message is relevant to parkruns everywhere, including Claisebrook Cove parkrun.
Please have a read and understand why it is we want to share this message.
Thank you.
Hi everyone,
Due to some feedback after this morning's event, unfortunately I need to make this request again, which is to please keep as quiet as possible when our Run Directors are giving their all important run brief. I get it, that after 10/25/50/100/250/500 events that the brief can sound like it is the same message over and over, but again I ask that you show some respect for the R.D (and other volunteers) and place your week in review with your friends on hold for just a few short minutes while it is being delivered.
This is the point in the event where we can kind of wrangle everyone fairly closely into a single location to convey important safety messages, milestones, celebrations and other relevant event information before you go barrelling down the footpath chasing that elusive P.B or to walk and chat about all manner of things. While you may have heard a variation on the brief for many years, for some attendees it is their very first time hearing it and if they can't hear it properly, it may be the difference between them (and even you) having a great or negative experience out on course.
Ultimately, the R.D and all of the other volunteers are there to deliver the event that you all love, but they are also responsible for your safety and wellbeing and so I ask again, please, put the conversation on hold and listen for just a short period of time. After that, you can chat as much as you want, and to be honest, I will actively encourage you to do so.
Thank you.
Brendan - Event Director