

parkrun is a free, friendly, weekly 5km community event open to everyone. Whether you prefer to walk, jog, run, volunteer, or simply cheer from the sidelines, all are welcome.
How It Works
The event starts every Saturday at 8:00am. To record an official time, register once before your first run and bring a scannable barcode each week.
Who It’s For
parkrun welcomes all ages and abilities — from first-timers to regular runners — making it a supportive, social way to start the weekend.
| Parkrun Name | Parkrun Location | When |
| Hagley parkrun | Christchurch (Hagley Park) (Single big loop around Hagley Park North) | Every Saturday at 8:00am |
| Broad Park parkrun | Christchurch (Parklands) (Mix of trail and hardpack through Bottle Lake Forest and along Waimairi Beach dunes) | Every Saturday at 8:00am |
| Halswell Quarry parkrun | Christchurch (Halswell) (A hilly two-lap course in Halswell Quarry Park) | Every Saturday at 8:00am |
| Scarborough parkrun | Christchurch (Sumner) (Out-and-back along the Sumner beachfront at Scarborough Park) | Every Saturday at 8:00am |