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Cottesloe 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: -32.00648, 115.75182. The interactive map loads with JavaScript. Open the same point in OpenStreetMap.

Coordinates -32.00648, 115.75182.

The course

Course description

From the start head 1.2km north on the coastal path to the turn around point. You then return along the same path, past the start/finish area, until you reach the path (mainly sand) near the Vlamingh obelisk and head down to the beach. Once on the beach head north for approximately 400m to the turnaround flag and return approximately 350m to the beach exit path. This path is made from wood and is quite steep. At the top of the path turn left and head towards the finish. The turns will be well marked, signed and marshalled when sufficient volunteers are available.

On the course

The course is 5k long. The course is at Marine Parade, Cottesloe. The course is run on a mixture of concrete paths and the beach. 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

  • The closest public toilets are approximately 1.2 kilometres from the start/finish location. They are located at the Indiana Cottesloe Beach Restaurant on Marine Parade, Cottesloe.
  • There is a drink fountain at the start/finish location and a few along the course.
  • There are a few shaded areas at the start/finish location, however, there are limited covered areas that are protected from the rain and wind.
  • There is also a small playground at the start/finish location.
  • The start/finish location is a short stroll to the dog beach.

More details

Public transport

By bus: Take the bus number 950 from Elizabeth Quay Bus Station to Mounts Bay Rd before Winthrop Avenue. Walk 150 m to Stirling Highway, UWA bus stop to catch bus number 999 to Stirling Highway before Stuart St. Walk 750 m to Cottesloe parkrun on Marine Parade, Cottesloe.
By train: Take the Fremantle line train from Perth Station to Mosman Park station. Walk 600 m to Cottesloe parkrun on Marine Parade, Cottesloe.

On foot

From the iconic Indiana Cottesloe Beach Restaurant, walk 1.2 kilometres south along the footpath by the ocean until you reach the grass area between Princes St and Beach St along Marine Parade.

By road

Parking is available along Marine Parade. There is also plenty of parking on Princes Street, Salvado Street and Beach Street.

Coffee

Every week we grab a post-parkrun coffee: The Orange Box (Vlamingh Parklands, 14 Leighton Beach Blvd, North Fremantle, WA 6159). Please come and join us!

We're friendly

Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee at The Orange Box (Vlamingh Parklands, 14 Leighton Beach Blvd, North Fremantle, WA 6159) - please come and join us!

Course safety

Cottesloe 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.
  • 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.
  • Runners pushing buggies are also welcome, but as the course includes about 800m on the beach, it is not well suited to buggies. If possible start at the back because the path is crowded at the beginning and please take care of other path users by keeping left and maintaining a wide safety margin.

We hope these tips help to ensure that Cottesloe parkrun is fun and safe for everyone.

Age grading

All parkrun events use Age Grading to help parkrunners compare results.

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For more information, please see our Support page.

Volunteering

All parkrun events are organised by volunteers - email cottesloe@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

558
Events
12,880
Finishers
49,551
Finishes
930
Volunteers
5,916
Personal bests
788
Groups
00:30:37
Average finish time

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