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Cleland parkrun

Australia

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

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Meeting point: -34.96419, 138.69860. The interactive map loads with JavaScript. Open the same point in OpenStreetMap.

Coordinates -34.96419, 138.69860.

The course

Course description

An out-and back course, following the well-defined dirt/stony trail along the ridge line below Mt Lofty, flanked with Eucalypts, to the lookout above Adelaide and the St Vincent Gulf. From the lookout, retrace your steps back to the start. The start/finish is a short walk (~1min) along the track from the carpark.

NOTE: Due to the variable nature of the trail surface and inclines on the trail, parts of the course may not be suitable for wheelchair and pram use - please contact the team in advance for further information.

NOTE: Dogs are not permitted within Cleland Conservation Park.

To assist in combating Phytophthora and other introduced plants, soils and seeds, parkrun participants are required to remain on all marked trails and are strongly encouraged to clean all footwear prior to entering the park, particularly after rainfall.

On the course

The course is 5k long. The course is at Cleland Conservation Park, Crafers. The course is run entirely on trail paths. 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

Toilets, BBQs and seating are available within the carparking area.

More details

Public transport

Unfortunately, Adelaide Metro services are unavailable at a suitable time for parkrun.

On foot

Cleland has a large trail network, with a variety of options to get to the starting point. Please check the Parks SA website for trail map availability if you wish to explore these options. Starting point is on Long Ridge Track, close to the Wildlife Park carparking area.

By road

From the SE Freeway: use the Crafers exit, and follow the signage for Cleland Wildlife park along Mt Lofty Summit Road. The signposted entry gates will be on your left. Look for the parkrun flag.

From Greenhill Road: Turn onto Mt Lofty Summit Road, following the signage for Cleland Wildlife park. The signposted entry gates will be on your right. Look for the parkrun flag.

From park gates: Follow the road through the gates and down to the wildlife park. Please take care and observe the speed limit ? native animals such as kangaroos are not an uncommon encounter in the early morning. Follow the road to the furthest, Northern corner of the carpark.

Coffee

Every week we grab a post-parkrun coffee: the Uraidla Republic Café, Uraidla. Please come and join us!

We're friendly

Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee at the Uraidla Republic Café, Uraidla - please come and join us!

Course safety

Cleland 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.
  • Unfortunately dogs are not allowed at this event.
    The only exception to this rule is when accompanied by an assistance dog.
  • Due to the variable nature of the trail surface, and inclines on the trail, wheelchair and pram use is not recommended.

We hope these tips help to ensure that Cleland 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 cleland@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

425
Events
4,991
Finishers
15,993
Finishes
371
Volunteers
2,125
Personal bests
270
Groups
00:37:57
Average finish time

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