Macquarie University parkrun
Join us for a community parkrun to celebrate climate action and care for people and planet. The United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) SDG 15 Hub (chaired by Macquarie University) is headlining MQ parkrun!
This special event is in partnership with Macquarie University Sport and supported by Macquarie University parkrun
When - 8am, Wednesday 11 March 2026
Arrive at 7.30am for the parkrun briefing
Where - Outside 18 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University
EVENT DETAILS
The UNAI SDG 15 Hub is headlining the Macquarie University parkrun as part of Climate Action Week Sydney. Participation in parkrun is free and open to everyone. Whether you run, jog, walk, volunteer or cheer from the sidelines, you are welcome to join in.
This event is conducted in partnership with Macquarie University Sport and supported by Macquarie University parkrun.
TEAM BLUE OR TEAM GREEN?
For this special Climate Action Week parkrun we’re inviting participants to wear blue or green to represent the Earth we’re moving for.
Choose one, or wear both! Because caring for climate means caring for the whole Earth. We’ll start as two colours and finish as one community.
ON THE DAY
What to wear - In addition to sturdy footwear for running or walking, help us celebrate Climate Action Week by coming in blue or green, or adding a touch of colour to your usual running attire. Don’t forget to slip, slop, slap (put on sunscreen, wear a hat and slip on a shirt).
Arrival time - Please arrive early so you can connect with others and enjoy some climate-themed activities before we start. The briefing for new participants is at 7.30am. We encourage participants to arrive with plenty of time to spare for parking or walking to the gathering point. The event will start right on 8am. Location and parking - The gathering point is outside 18 Wally’s Walk – about 400 metres from the West 5 car park. Free parking is provided to participants in the West 5 car park, on Gymnasium Road, off Culloden Road.
After the run - After parkrun, join us for a casual community catch-up and conversations about climate action on campus and beyond. Everyone is welcome.
ABOUT MQ PARKRUN
What is parkrun?
parkrun is a free weekly community event that takes place where participants walk, jog or run 5km, or volunteer or spectate. parkrun is positive, welcoming and inclusive. There is no time limit, no one finishes last and everyone is welcome to come along.
parkrun is volunteer run and relies upon community members to set up the course, record timings and generally make the event happen each week.
There are more than 2,500 parkrun locations across the world, taking place in 22 countries across five continents. There are over 500 locations in Australia and 35 in Sydney. MQ is one of a number of Australian universities that support parkrun.
The course
MQ parkrun is a 2 lap undulating course on internal walkways around the Macquarie University Wallumattagal campus, starting and finishing near 18 Wally’s Walk.
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