The markers are on the pathway at one kilometre spacing to assist Parkrunners know what distance they have covered. Parkrun is a free event held every Saturday morning in most parts of the world and run by volunteers. The local event attracts up to 200 people each Saturday and often includes visitors from other parts of Australia and the world.
Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor Dinny Adem said “Council is pleased to work with local community events such as Parkrun to ensure residents get the full benefit of exercising around the lake’’.
”Parkrun organisers approached Council in October last year to ask about the possibility of permanent markers being placed on the footpath. It is great to see Council has been able to work with the local community event to make the event easier to run. The lake is a great venue for people who want to get out for a bit of exercise, socialise with others and enjoy the beautiful surrounds of the lake,’’ said Cr Adem.
“The permanent markers will not only be used by Parkrun, but anyone that would like to track their distance whether walking or running,” said Cr Adem.
Parkrun Event Director Allan Connolly said “The new markers will be a great benefit for the community, individual people exercising and sporting clubs. When they are exercising around the lake they know the distances and this is a huge benefit,” said Mr Connolly.
“Parkrun will also benefit because the course will be mapped out perfectly and Parkrun participants can run during the week or other Parkrun guests visiting Shepparton can use the course and be guided better by the markers.”
“The new markers will make life much easier,” said Mr Connolly.
If you have any questions please contact Greater Shepparton City Council on (03) 5832 9700.
