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Parkrun
Dunedin parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
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New Zealand
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Otago
- 5 kilometres
- Dunedin Botanic Garden
Meeting point: -45.85709, 170.51923. The interactive map loads with JavaScript. Open the same point in OpenStreetMap.
Coordinates -45.85709, 170.51923.
The course
Course description
The course begins near the Water Garden (at the lower car park end of the Gardens), comprises two loops of the flat lower gardens before completing two loops of a winding path through lush greenery, offering runners a tranquil yet challenging experience. Finishing on the grassy area in from of the Bank Rotunda.
It is a wonderful course and we are privileged to be using it. Please be mindful of other park users, giving right of way to pedestrians and sticking to the set route.
Please Note that the course contains steps and we suggest wheelchair and buggies users please contact the team before hand to discuss the course. Dogs are not permitted in the Botanic Gardens.
On the course
The course is 5k long. The course is in Dunedin Botanic Garden, Dunedin. The course is run on a mixture of tarmac paths, gravel paths and grass. 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
Parking: There is limited parking in the carpark which is free. There is ample free street parking along Great King Street, Opoho Road and in the Castle Street area.
Toilets: there are two public toilets in front of the New World carpark. There are toilets in the Botanic Garden below the Croque-O-Dile Café.
The park is a fantastic place for families with a great play area just near the start/finish and the cafe Croque-O-Dile welcomes little ones.
Dunedin Botanic Garden has a multitude of different areas and collections, the Rhododendron Dell, the Knot Garden and Aviary to name a few. A walk around would be a great way to cool down whilst viewing the beautiful array of flora and fauna.
More details
Public transport
Bus: Orbus routes 5,6,8,10,11,15 all stop at the Botanic Garden. See the Otago regional council website for details.
On foot
The starting point is in the lower garden just near the cafe, toilets, glass house and information shop. From any entrance of the lower garden, head straight to the buildings in the middle.
By road
From the centre of town follow State Highway 1 Northwards. Stay in the right hand lane, turning right at the stop sign onto Cumberland street. The Botanic Garden car park is on your left.
From the State Highway 1 Southwards, on driving into Dunedin, down the hill, the Botanic Garden carpark is on your left after a left turn to Northeast Valley. Alternatively there is street parking along the Northeast Valley turn, Great King street.
Coffee
Every week we grab a post-parkrun coffee: the Aster Cafe. Please come and join us!
We're friendly
Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee at the Aster Cafe - please come and join us!
Course safety
Dunedin 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. - The course contains steps and we suggest wheelchair and buggies users please contact the team before hand to discuss the course.
We hope these tips help to ensure that Dunedin 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 dunedin@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
- 618
- Events
- 11,681
- Finishers
- 99,186
- Finishes
- 881
- Volunteers
- 12,884
- Personal bests
- 657
- Groups
- 00:33:54
- Average finish time
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