Pakenham parkrun Event Number 117 - 17th December 2016
We had 13 first timers this week, which included some tourists from the local parkrun Berwick Springs along with tourists from Stones Corner and Devonport. Thanks for visiting us at Pakenham parkrun!
Our next event is on Christmas Eve, so if you are feeling festive, then please feel free to dress up in a Christmas themed attire. I hear that 'Santa' may be visiting us!
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Upcoming Events:
December 24 - Christmas themed event. Feel free to dress up as much, or as little as you like.
January 1 - New Year's Day event. This falls on a Sunday this year and is an additional parkrun. This is the only day where you can run at 2 events in the one day if you like. Our event is at 8am with Berwick Springs parkrun starting at 9:30am, for those that would like to give it a go.
January 28 - Kids Event. This is where our parkrun kids run the show and fill all the volunteer positions. Roster is already full!!
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Thank you to our amazing volunteers! So that everyone can have an opportunity to run, we ask that runners volunteer around 3 times a year. Volunteering provides enjoyment, satisfaction and allows people to give back to their community, and without volunteers, parkrun would not be possible.
In order for parkrun to run every week we need volunteers.
If you would like to assist, you can email us at pakenhamhelpers@parkrun.com, fill in the roster at the shelter or talk to your Run Director at the event.
Please check the future roster at: www.parkrun.com.au/pakenham/futureroster
Due to insurance purposes, we require all our volunteers to also be registered with parkrun, so please ensure that you are registered so we can add you to the roster!
We would like to thank the Cardinia Shire Council and the Pakenham Racing Club for their support in getting us up and running.
PLEASE NOTE: All our photos of the event are uploaded to our facebook page - Pakenham parkrun.
- MICHELLE
Now to the all important statistics:
Male placings:
Shane WHEELER (SM30-34) of TXR Runners, was first over the line in 18:46 - 10th time in 30 appearances.
Damian TALBOT (SM25-29) (Unattached) was second over the line in 19:18.
Nigel FOX (VM40-44) of Lysterfield Trail Runners, was third over the line in 19:41.
Female placings:
Emilie BARKLEY (SW25-29) of TXR Runners, was first (13th overall) over the line in 22:34 - 35th time in 47 appearances.
Kylie HOGHTON (VW45-49) (Unattached) was second (19th overall) over the line in 23:28.
Tammy BRACE (VW45-49) of Pakenham Road Runners, was third (20th overall) over the line in 23:53 - has been first to finish on 28 previous occasions.
The following runners recorded the best Age Grade scores:
Anne KIDMAN (VW60-64) was graded 79.08% for the time 24:32 (25th overall).
Mark CALDECOURT (VM45-49) was graded 72.91% for the time 19:45 (4th overall).
Nigel FOX (VM40-44) was graded 70.36% for the time 19:41 (third overall).
This week there were 104 runners, of whom 13 were first timers and 14 recorded new Personal Bests. Representatives of 8 different athletics clubs took part.
Pakenham parkrun started on 20th September 2014, and since then 1,253 different runners, including participants from 64 athletics clubs, have completed 8,844 runs covering a total distance of 44,220 km, and there have been 1,736 new Personal Bests.
The female record is held by Jaimee-Lee CODE who ran in a time of 00:18:55 on 17th October 2015 (event number 56).
The male record is held by Klarie MCINTYRE who ran in a time of 00:15:40 on 20th February 2016 (event number 74).
The Age Grade course record is held by Bronwen G CARDY who recorded a 95.63% run (20:35) on 15th November 2014 (event number 9).
Today's full results and a complete event history can be found on the Pakenham parkrun Results Page.