Marriott Waters parkrun

29/07/2026

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Please don’t let this be the first time everyone gets the finish time of 59:59 at Marriott Waters parkrun.

We need a timekeeper for this Saturday. Can you help?

26/07/2026

Massive congratulations to Brett on his 250th parkrun! 🥳🎉👏
And congratulations as well to Rachel on her 50th parkrun! 🥳🎉👏

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26/07/2026

Marriott Waters parkrun simply doesn't happen without the amazing crew who volunteered this week so the rest of us could have a run/walk — please send them lots of cheers! 👏👏👏👏👏

Alisa HECK * Christine HALE * Joanne BRENNER * Josie BAUTISTA * Karyn BENNETT * Katrina MCGOWAN * Michael ARNOTT * Michael BROOKES

It was a delight to have a visitor volunteer today, welcome and thank you to: Philip HOWARD!

Since Marriott Waters began, a total of 466 wonderful volunteers has contributed their time, talents and love to our parkrun. If you’d like to be the 467th, please check out our future roster page at https://www.parkrun.com.au/marriottwaters/futureroster/ . All of our roles are easy to learn, and we will provide training and support. We would love to have you join us.

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26/07/2026

Thank you to the 130 finishers who joined us this weekend for another fantastic morning of community spirit, personal achievements, and fresh air.

We had such an immaculate weather timing... the clouds had kindly waited until everyone crossed the finish line, packed up the course and got their caffeine fix!!! 😊👍

🚩 Milestones 🚩
Here at Marriott Waters, each milestone is worth a celebration!!!

Three cheers to the 1 parkrunner who joined a new parkrun milestone club this weekend:
🟣 Adele SUTTON joined the 25 club
🔴 Rachael ANDREWS joined the 50 club
🟢 Brett MCGOWAN joined the 250 club.

🐣👽 First Timers & Visitors 👽🐣
Let's roll out the red carpet for the 12 new parkrunners on the course: Angie MEYER, Arif SAFDARI, Bec FITZGERALD, Fiona NIVEN, Glenn LANDRY-STEWART, Lachlan MOSS, Maria MENA, Mark DAVIS, Mya POTROZ, Nicholas JOHNSON, Sammie JOHNSON and Shannon JOHNSON. Well done! You have officially taken the first step into the world of awesomeness!

A warm welcome to the 24 parkrunners visiting Marriott Waters for the first time: Aden CLARKE, Andrew BREWSTER, Anika BAHETI, Belinda BOO, Caitlin BEER, Chris BRISTOW, Darren DE VRIES, Destiny GRECH, Jasmine GONZALEZ, Jonathan CANNIZZARO, Kane NICHOLSON, Leigh PARSONS, Liam BILSON, Linsey PAGUIO, Luke PALMER, Matthew WINES, Melissa PARSONS, Miah NOBLE, Peter BERRY, Priscilla KOAY TAN, Scott CLARKE, Stuart BROWN, Sue BOYLE and Trish CARSE.

⚡ Personal Bests ⚡
Marriott Waters is not a race, but it is a great way to challenge yourself. Congratulations to the 14 parkrunners who set a new PB this week: Abhishek GUPTA (41:28), Arunkarthik MANNARSAMY (23:58), Belinda MAIR (45:25), Fitri EZWAN (29:39), Holly MAYERS (25:04), Jonathon MASOM (32:04), Karen HAIDAMOUS (50:27), Michael SMITH (26:59), Michelle ELLUL (30:45), Nada NAIM (56:22), Peter HAIDAMOUS (50:27), Renee MAYERS (36:07), Ryan HAIDAMOUS (44:41) and Thuy NGUYEN (39:15).

👟 Groups & Clubs 👟
We were pleased to see 9 walking and running groups represented at this event: Australian Chinese Running Group, Beersheba Chargers, Casey Cardinia Masters Athletics, Oakleigh AC, Run Port Mac, Running Mums Australia, Sale and District Runners, TXR Runners and Wonthaggi Road Runners.

⏱️ Results ⏱️
You can find the full results for Marriott Waters parkrun event #385 at https://www.parkrun.com.au/marriottwaters/results/385/ .

📌 Important Notes 📌
Please don't forget to bring a scannable copy of your barcode with you to Marriott Waters parkrun if you'd like to have your time recorded. That little piece of paper is your passport to free, fun, and friendly weekly events all over the world and also carry contact details in case of an emergency. parkrun barcode wristbands also have medical information, which you can take with you wherever you work out.

A reminder that at all 5km parkrun events, children under the age of 11 must be within arm's reach of a parent, guardian or designated adult at all times. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring the safety of all participants. For more information, please see parkrun's policy on children participating: https://support.parkrun.com/hc/articles/20038963108754.

🦆 Marriott Waters Parkrun 🦆
Since Marriott Waters parkrun started 5,147 brilliant parkrunners have had their barcodes scanned, and a grand total of 31,426 finishers have covered a total distance of 157,130 km, while celebrating 4,718 personal bests.

We'll be back next week for another free, fun, and friendly weekly 5km community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you.

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23/07/2026

**** We are still in need of a Tailwalker***
***We can’t operate without a full list of volunteers ***

All vollie positions are filled for this week with the exception of tailwalker…….any takers out there

18/07/2026

Front page of this morning's Sunday Age

if you know, you know.

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18/07/2026

Congratulations to Cooper on his double milestones: 50th parkrun and 50th run at the Marriott Waters parkrun course! 🥳🎉👏

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18/07/2026

Marriott Waters parkrun simply doesn't happen without the amazing crew who volunteered this week so the rest of us could have a run/walk — please send them lots of cheers! 👏👏👏👏👏

Alisa HECK * Christine HALE * Flynn MCGOWAN * Gary EDWARDS * Jayden SINGH * Josie BAUTISTA * Karyn BENNETT * Katrina MCGOWAN * Melissa MAIR * Suzanne ARNOTT * Wendy EDWARDS

It was a delight to have a visitor volunteer today, welcome and thank you to: Laura FULLARD!

Since Marriott Waters began, a total of 465 wonderful volunteers has contributed their time, talents and love to our parkrun. If you’d like to be the 466th, please check out our future roster page at https://www.parkrun.com.au/marriottwaters/futureroster/ . All of our roles are easy to learn, and we will provide training and support. We would love to have you join us.

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18/07/2026

Thank you to the 100 finishers who joined us this weekend for another fantastic morning of community spirit, personal achievements, and fresh air.

It was another glorious sun-drenched winter morning on the course. That was definitely a hefty dose of Vitamin D powering everyone across the finish line! And despite the clear skies, we had a massive downpour of visitors and personal bests today!!! 😊👍

🚩 Milestones 🚩
Here at Marriott Waters, each milestone is worth a celebration!!!

Three cheers to the 1 parkrunner who joined a new parkrun milestone club this weekend:
🔴 Cooper MCGOWAN joined the 50 club.

Extra cheers to the 1 parkrunner who reached an unofficial parkrun milestone:
🤍 Jayden SINGH joined the Volunteer 10 club

🐣👽 First Timers & Visitors 👽🐣
Let's roll out the red carpet for the 1 new parkrunner on the course: Renee MAYERS. Well done! You have officially taken the first step into the world of awesomeness!

A warm welcome to the 24 parkrunners visiting Marriott Waters for the first time: Alexandra HEALEY, Cj SANTOS, Clare WALDRON, Colin HEALEY, Craig SANKEY, Debra HAYES, Grace AYRES, Holly MAYERS, Jennifer HEALEY, Kay MCKINNA, Kylie LEE, Lachlan FREEMAN, Laura HOLLANDS, Lisa FOSTERNALLY, Lukas DE BOER, Mark FELLOWS, Michael SMITH, Nola SARAH, Robert MILLS, Sam DANIEL, Sean BRYANT, Tara DANIEL, Thomas GOODE and Tina THOMAS.

⚡ Personal Bests ⚡
Marriott Waters is not a race, but it is a great way to challenge yourself. Congratulations to the 18 parkrunners who set a new PB this week: Alia BINTI ABD HALIM (42:46), Amanda JOCELYN (35:52), Andrew KINROSS (17:58), Arunkarthik MANNARSAMY (24:23), Drew THOMSON (17:39), Ethan SALT (27:03), James WASHFOLD (21:56), Jenny SMITH (35:35), Jodie HARLAND (36:11), Kay VAN NAMEN (33:24), Melda RASOOL (36:08), Michelle ELLUL (31:27), Nicole BUTERA (34:08), Rob MILLER (26:16), Sailaja SUNDARAVEL (48:20), Stuart TREGIDGA (26:49), Sundaravel ARUNACHALAM (48:21) and Thuy NGUYEN (44:05).

👟 Groups & Clubs 👟
We were pleased to see 6 walking and running groups represented at this event: Casey Cardinia Masters Athletics, Casey Leisure Run Club, Raring2Run, Shepparton Runners Club, The Adventurers and TXR Runners.

⏱️ Results ⏱️
You can find the full results for Marriott Waters parkrun event #384 at https://www.parkrun.com.au/marriottwaters/results/384/ .

📌 Important Notes 📌
Please don't forget to bring a scannable copy of your barcode with you to Marriott Waters parkrun if you'd like to have your time recorded. That little piece of paper is your passport to free, fun, and friendly weekly events all over the world and also carry contact details in case of an emergency. parkrun barcode wristbands also have medical information, which you can take with you wherever you work out.

A reminder that at all 5km parkrun events, children under the age of 11 must be within arm's reach of a parent, guardian or designated adult at all times. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring the safety of all participants. For more information, please see parkrun's policy on children participating: https://support.parkrun.com/hc/articles/20038963108754.

🦆 Marriott Waters Parkrun 🦆
Since Marriott Waters parkrun started 5,111 brilliant parkrunners have had their barcodes scanned, and a grand total of 31,296 finishers have covered a total distance of 156,480 km, while celebrating 4,704 personal bests.

We'll be back next week for another free, fun, and friendly weekly 5km community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you.

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18/07/2026