Mernda parkrun - Mernda (VIC)

5 /5 S Nair: The park buzzed with excitement on Saturday morning, with friendly smiles and a welcoming vibe making me feel at ease. The scenic 5K route featured diverse terrain, with clear markings and encouraging marshals. The varied paths and views kept the run engaging. The sense of community was inspiring, with participants of all levels cheering each other on. Crossing the finish line felt triumphant. Volunteers efficiently managed the finish, and the event ended with a social gathering at a nearby café. My first park run was a well-organized, inclusive, and positive experience. It balances competition with community spirit, making it perfect for all fitness levels. Highly recommended!

5 /5 Mandy Radovic: This parkrun has a great community feel, lots of friendly faces and encouragement. The course is varied and pretty, running or walking around the lake and up into the nature reserve. The surface is a mixture of paved footpath, gravel path and wooden bridges. Definitely put it on your list of must do parkruns.

4 /5 Tony Messenger: What’s not to like about a free weekly timed 5km fun run? Course a little all over the place but as always friendly race directors and volunteers - get parkrunning

5 /5 Faith Hoyos: Lovely scenic course, a couple of hills, mixture of gravel and concrete, 2 laps around pretty lake. Great organizers. Nice playground for after for kids. Only downside is no toilets or water fountains.

5 /5 Andrew Turner: Great 2 lap run, with a variety of surfaces.