parkrun is a global movement that began in the UK 20 years ago. Every Saturday at 09:00 a free, timed 5 km takes place across Europe and the world – in our case Stadpark Graz. It is NOT a race! Participants can run, jog, or walk at their own pace. It is a chance to get active, work towards personal goals, and meet friendly, like-minded people in the community. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age or fitness level, and there is no cut-off time. A volunteer “tail walker” always stays at the back, meaning nobody finishes last.

We warmly invite the entire GIBS community — students, parents, friends, and family members — to come along and experience parkrun for themselves. If 5km seems like a bit much it is also of course possible to offer to volunteer and help with the event or indeed to do one or two loops for which we have certificates (but not an official time on the website).

Event Details

• Date: 13 June
• Start Time: 09:00
• Location: Stadtpark Graz (Verkehrserziehungsschule)
• Course information: https://www.parkrun.co.at/stadtparkgraz/course/

Registration
To receive an official time and have your participation recorded online, you can register in advance and bring your personal barcode (screenshot is fine)

Once registered, you can also join the “GIBS (park)runners” club on your parkrun profile.

More Information

• Graz parkrun page: https://www.parkrun.co.at/stadtparkgraz/
• All parkrun events in Austria and worldwide
• Article on the mental health benefits of parkrun

There is also a parkrun app where participants can store their barcode, track completed events, and take part in variousoptional challenges:

Hope to see some of you there

Balint Kohegyi, Tejas Kiran