Birthday bash for parkrun

Toolern Creek parkrun directors Mel Fischer and Tracey Donald has a party planned for the run's 10th anniversary. (Supplied) 455333_01

Don your favourite Hawaiian shirts on Saturday, February 1 for Toolern Creek parkrun’s 10th birthday.

Run director Tracey Donald said it will be a big celebration with a beach party theme.

“We’re asking everyone to dress up, and just come down,” she said.

“A lot of runners, especially those who were there in the first event, we’re trying to get them all back, and celebrate that we’ve been going for 10 years.”

The parkrun’s 10th birthday is jam-packed with an expected 150 guests joining the run.

“We also have the Medibank truck coming down which will give you free health checks, and they’ll have giveaways,” Ms Donald said.

“It’s going to be a big party vibe, so it’ll be really, really fun.”

Since the Toolern Creek parkrun began in 2025, more than 4000 people have attended, including at least 400 volunteers.

“It is a great community where everyone is welcome, and over the years some great friendships have been made, and we have seen babies grow into kids who are taking part themselves now.”

Toolern Creek parkrun’s birthday bash will be on Saturday, February 1 at 7:45am at Bridge Road, Strathtulloh.