Where to find the best parkrun near you

Gold Coast parkrun participation reached 312 runners at the Kurrawa Park event on 4 July, marking the highest single-week turnout recorded for that course since 2023.

Wellness routines have shifted toward no-cost outdoor activities as residents balance work schedules with fitness goals in neighbourhoods from Broadbeach to the Hinterland foothills.

Key venues on the Coast

Kurrawa Park on Goodwin Terrace in Broadbeach hosts its 5k loop every Saturday at 7am, starting near the volleyball courts and following the foreshore path before looping back through open grass. The course stays flat and suits beginners while offering ocean views that draw regulars from the local Surf Life Saving clubs. A second option operates at Southport Broadwater Parklands on Marine Parade, where the route circles the waterfront lawns and finishes near the playground, attracting families from Labrador and Main Beach.

These two locations sit within a 15-minute drive of most central Gold Coast suburbs and connect to nearby trails that extend into Lamington National Park hikes for those wanting extra distance after the timed run.

Parkrun Australia data shows average weekly attendance across Gold Coast courses climbed from 180 in 2022 to 265 in 2025, with zero entry fees and results published online within 24 hours of each event. The Broadbeach course alone logged 48 events last year without cancellation due to weather.

Participants register once through the parkrun website and print a personal barcode for timing; first-timers receive a short briefing at the start line. Runners and walkers of all paces share the course, and the post-event coffee at nearby cafes on Goodwin Terrace has become a regular social stop. Anyone with an existing medical condition should check with a local doctor before starting any new exercise program.