The Phar Lap Track parkrun

Access via public transport is limited and requires some walking or a taxi or uber ride.

From Dandenong Station catch the 828 Bus towards Hampton, travel for 14mins disembarking at the Stop ID 3316 just before the corner of Springvale Road. Walk 2km west down Lower Dandenong Road.

Another alternative is catching a train to either Mordialloc Station (Frankston Line) or Dandenong Station (Pakenham and Cranbourne Line) then a taxi or uber ride to Braeside Park approximately 15 mins.

Braeside Park can be accessed from various entry points on the perimeter once inside the park follow the paths and signage to the Red Gum Trail where it intersects the Heathland Trail just after the pedestrian cross located between car parks six (Robin) and seven (Magpie).

The main entrance of Braeside Park is off Lower Dandenong Road (State Route 10), Braeside. Once in the park, continue along Federation Picnic Area Road and park in one of the recommended car parks, then follow the road on foot to the start finish area located on the Red Gum Trail between car parks six (Robin) and seven (Magpie).

Parking within the park is free with multiple carparks located within the park. parkrun participants are requested to utilise carpark numbers two (Kestrel), three (Goshawk), four (Pelican), seven (Magpie) and eight (Kookaburra). Adhere to the speed limit within the park and allow time to walk to the start finish area located between carparks six (Robin) and seven (Magpie).

Every week we grab a post-parkrun coffee: one of the many local cafes. Please come and join us!

Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee at one of the many local cafes - please come and join us!

The Phar Lap Track 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.
• 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 The Phar Lap Track parkrun is fun and safe for everyone.

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.

All parkrun events are organised by volunteers - email thepharlaptrack@parkrun.com to help.

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.