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Parkrun
Gardiners Creek parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
Meeting point: -37.84534, 145.11479. The interactive map loads with JavaScript. Open the same point in OpenStreetMap.
Coordinates -37.84534, 145.11479.
The course
Course description
The start and finish area is in front of the BBQ shelter across from the Deakin University carpark number 6, on Holland Avenue, Burwood. The course is a loop of about 1km that returns to the starting line, followed by an out-and-back section that goes along both sides of the creek. The course follows a well-formed gravel path. The whole park is an “off leash” dog area, so please be aware of dogs at all times. Note that all dogs attending with parkrunners and volunteers must remain on a lead for the duration of the event.
On the course
The course is 5k long. The course is at Gardiners Creek Reserve, Burwood. The course is run on a mixture of gravel paths and 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: Toilet and changing facilities are available nearby in Deakin University.
Water: There is a water fountain and dog drinking dish at the start/finish area. This can get busy on hot days, so consider bringing a refillable bottle.
More details
Public transport
The nearest tram stop is stop 63 on route 75. Walk north along Holland Avenue or follow the East side of Gardiners Creek.
On foot
From the junction of Burwood Highway and Holland Avenue, walk north along Holland Avenue or follow the path in Gardiners Creek reserve staying on the East side of the Creek.
By road
From Burwood Highway, turn north into Holland Avenue.
Closest parking is at the Deakin University Multideck Car Park 6, Holland Avenue, of Burwood Highway where parking is free Saturdays.
Please note that while dogs are welcome at parkrun, they are not permitted on the Deakin campus.
Coffee
Every week we grab a post-parkrun coffee: a local cafe. Please come and join us!
We're friendly
Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee at a local cafe - please come and join us!
Course safety
Gardiners Creek 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 Gardiners Creek 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 gardinerscreek@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.
Getting there on bicycle
Ride to the start on the Gardiners Creek Trail.
Event stats
- 389
- Events
- 18,290
- Finishers
- 131,039
- Finishes
- 1,340
- Volunteers
- 19,621
- Personal bests
- 552
- Groups
- 00:32:27
- Average finish time
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Challenges this parkrun helps with
- Alphabeteer Challenge Starts with G
- Stayin' Alive Starts with G (needed for Stayin' Alive)
- Periodic Table Matches symbols: Ga, Ge, Gd
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