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Parkrun
Altona Beach parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
Meeting point: -37.87524, 144.81191. The interactive map loads with JavaScript. Open the same point in OpenStreetMap.
Coordinates -37.87524, 144.81191.
The course
Course description
This is an out and back course starting and finishing at the Apex Park.
The course initially heads north east through the park before looping round and heading down on to the fore shore trail where you turn right and follow the path to until you reach the wooden bridge (1.4km) where you turn left over the bridge, at the other side you turn right (1.52 km), continue following the path to where you meet a split in the path (1.7km) follow the path to the left at 2.2 km you turn of the concrete path and follow the track to the top of the 100 steps which is the turning point (2.65km) then return following the outward route in reverse to the finish line.
With well landscaped grounds and many parks along the course the area is popular for families, walkers and cyclist.
Although the course has undulations along the full length there is a 20m rise over 5km.
On the course
The course is 5k long. The course is at Apex Park, Cnr Wilga Ave and Queen St, Altona. The course is run on a mixture of concrete paths, gravel paths and sand. Some sections of the course may accumulate mud, leaves and puddles after rain. Dependent on availability, marshals will be at key sections of the course, or signs will be in place.
Please remember that the parkrun uses shared paths. For the continued success of the event, please give way to other park users. This won't hurt your time, it won't stop you from getting a PB and it will make sure everyone continues to enjoy the event.
Please, wherever possible walk, jog, cycle or use public transport when attending the event. If you do have to drive, please consider car-sharing to reduce our impact on both the environment and other park users. Please also watch out for other park users when arriving and leaving. Parking may be limited so try to arrive early.
Facilities
Car Parking, BBQ Area, Toilets & Play Ground.
More details
Public transport
Bus: There is a bus stop located on Queen Street near the start at Apex Park for bus routes 411 & 412, for times see the PTV website.
Train: the nearest station is Altona, Railway St S, Altona, VIC 3018. For details see the PTV webiste.
On foot
If arriving by Train then walking the nearest station is Altona, Railway St S, Altona, VIC 3018. Bent St toward Blyth St, Turn right onto Blyth St, at roundabout, take 1st exit onto Pier St, at roundabout, take 1st exit onto Queen St pass historical homestead on the left and continue through 4 roundabouts, remaining on Queen St Arrive at near 270 Queen St, Altona, VIC 3018 on the left.
By road
From Geelong: On Princess Freeway heading towards Melbourne, at exit 13, take ramp left toward High Street, keep straight onto High St, at roundabout, take 2nd exit onto Railway Ave, at roundabout, take 2nd exit onto Merton St, pass through 2 roundabouts, remaining on Merton St, At roundabout, take 1st exit onto Queen St pass through 3 roundabouts, Arrive at near Apex Park, 270 Queen St, Altona, VIC 3018 on the right.
From Melbourne: On Princess Freeway heading to Geelong at exit 13, take ramp left and follow signs for Newland St. Bear left onto Newland St, turn right onto Merton St, at roundabout, take 2nd exit, at roundabout, take 1st exit onto Queen St, pass through 3 roundabouts, arrive at Apex Park, 270 Queen St, Altona, VIC 3018 on the right.
Coffee
Every week we grab a post-parkrun coffee: Pier 71, 71 Pier Street, Altona. Please come and join us!
We're friendly
Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee at Pier 71, 71 Pier Street, Altona - please come and join us!
Course safety
Altona Beach parkrun is a fun, free event organised by volunteers for the benefit of everyone. We wish to make the event as safe as possible, so participants, spectators and helpers are asked to take care about the following:
- Please be considerate to the park and other park users at all times.
- Children under the age of eleven must be accompanied (within arm's reach) throughout the event by a parent, guardian or appropriate adult of the parent's choice.
- Please arrive by foot, by pedal-power or by public transport if you can - your efforts help to reduce our impact on the park and the planet.
- We invite everyone to consider volunteering at parkrun. Your support helps your parkrun events remain sustainable and free for all in your community, and it’s also a wonderful way to improve your own health and happiness. Please visit the volunteer page for more information.
- Take care near roads and car parks – some vehicles drive very quickly. Please congregate away from the cars and be careful in particular if you have children. If you’re driving to the event, please drive carefully.
- Take care on uneven surfaces – whether on grass or on tarmac. Watch out for cyclists, other participants, pedestrians, children, dogs, wildlife, park animals, vehicles, park maintenance work, falling branches, bollards, posts and other obstacles around the course.
- Please ensure that you are fit enough to walk, jog, run 5k (3.1 miles) with us.
- If you see someone with a serious problem, please stop to help them out and get help as soon as possible.
- If you’re watching, keep clear of participants on the course, and look after any children and dogs you may have with you.
- It is not permitted to run with a pushchair and a dog at the same time.
- You are welcome to take part with one dog by your side, within reach at all times, on a short, handheld, non-extendable lead. The use of waist harnesses is prohibited. Please also see this Support Site entry for further details about parkrunning with dogs.
- parkrunners pushing buggies are welcome, but please take care of others around you and do your best to start at an appropriate place in the field for your pace.
We hope these tips help to ensure that Altona Beach parkrun is fun and safe for everyone.
Age grading
All parkrun events use Age Grading to help parkrunners compare results.
parkrun events use Age Grading to help parkrunners see progress and compare results.
For more information, please see our Support page.
Volunteering
All parkrun events are organised by volunteers - email altonabeach@parkrun.com to help.
Safeguarding
parkrun is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For our full safeguarding processes and policies please see our Safeguarding Hub.
To report a safeguarding concern please email safeguarding@parkrun.com.
Event stats
- 538
- Events
- 9,906
- Finishers
- 62,906
- Finishes
- 756
- Volunteers
- 9,184
- Personal bests
- 438
- Groups
- 00:32:26
- Average finish time
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Challenges this parkrun helps with
- Alphabeteer Challenge Starts with A
- Periodic Table Matches symbols: Al, Ar, Au, At, Ac
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