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Welcome to another adventure with 5K Yarns on the Road to parkrunday with BILLO! This week, we’re heading to the beautiful NSW South Coast for Ulladulla parkrun, Event #23, held on Saturday 17 October 2026. Fishing boats, fascinating local history, spectacular coastal scenery and a parkrun course that feels more like a roller coaster than a relaxing Saturday morning 5K! 🎢 And trust me, Ulladulla certainly doesn’t believe in making things flat! 🏃 THE PARKRUN ADVENTURE After travelling from Wodonga and spending Friday night in nearby Mollymook, it’s time to discover what Ulladulla parkrun has to offer. For BILLO, this adventure marks: 🏃 324th parkrun 💜 154th volunteer credit 📸 Volunteer Photographer In this episode, we explore the course, discover the history of Ulladulla, meet the people behind the event and celebrate the volunteers who make parkrun possible. There’s plenty of local character, a few laughs and, of course, another story behind the barcode. 🎥 WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION ON YOUTUBE Want to see Ulladulla’s roller-coaster course, the harbour, local attractions and the people who make this event special? Watch the full video episode here: ▶️ https://youtu.be/zUocDhM-DfQ?si=nEz6ScsZIWgSf6qs 🔗 ULLADULLA PARKRUN Official event webpage: https://www.parkrun.com.au/ulladulla/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ulladullaparkrun/ ☕ POST-PARKRUN COFFEE & YARNS Because every great parkrun deserves a good coffee, something to eat and a chance to share a few stories! We also explore the local café scene and what makes Ulladulla and Mollymook worthwhile destinations for a parkrun weekend. 🌏 FIVE THINGS TO EXPLORE AROUND ULLADULLA 1️⃣ Ulladulla Harbour — A working fishing harbour with waterfront views and plenty of local character. 2️⃣ Warden Head Lighthouse — Coastal scenery, maritime history and seasonal whale watching. 3️⃣ Gondwana Coast Fossil Walk — Discover fossils dating back approximately 270 million years. 4️⃣ Mollymook Beach — Beautiful beaches, coastal walks and a great place to relax. 5️⃣ Lake Conjola — A picturesque coastal lake popular for boating, fishing, kayaking and enjoying the outdoors. For more information: https://www.visitnsw.com/ 🎵 MUSIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Music by Scott Buckley. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ All rights remain with the respective copyright holder. ⚠️ DISCLAIMER 5K Yarns on the Road to parkrunday with BILLO is an independently produced podcast and video series. The views, opinions, observations and experiences expressed are personal and do not represent official positions of parkrun Australia, parkrun Global, or any parkrun event or volunteer team. References to events, volunteers, participants and places are made in good faith for storytelling, commentary and community engagement. Information is researched with reasonable care but may change or contain unintentional inaccuracies. Please consult official sources for current event details. Photography and video are produced with consideration for participant privacy and parkrun safeguarding guidance. Anyone with concerns about identifiable footage is welcome to contact the creator for review. This production is not sponsored, endorsed or officially affiliated with parkrun. 🎙️ JOIN THE JOURNEY If you enjoy discovering new parkrun locations, meeting wonderful people, exploring local history and hearing the stories behind the barcodes, follow 5K Yarns on the Road to parkrunday with BILLO on Spotify, Podbean, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. ⭐ Follow the podcast 💬 Leave a rating or review 📤 Share this episode with your parkrun community 💚 UNTIL NEXT PARKRUNDAY… Be kind. Enjoy the journey. Thank a volunteer. Because every barcode has a story. Cheers, BILLO 🎙️ #5KYarns #UlladullaParkrun #ParkrunTourism #ParkrunAustralia #EveryBarcodeHasAStory

5K Yarns on the Road to parkrunday with BILLO 📍 Yarrawonga, Victoria 📅 Saturday 10 October 2026 🏃 Event #228 | Second visit | parkrun #323 🦺 Tail Walker Welcome back to 5K Yarns! This week, BILLO heads to the twin towns of Yarrawonga and Mulwala, where the Murray River meets Lake Mulwala. I’m returning to Frank Keenan Reserve parkrun as Tail Walker — making sure nobody finishes last! But there’s more to this adventure than 5km. Who was Frank Keenan? What was his connection to a proposed 1970s music festival? And how did Yarrawonga Weir transform this region into a popular Murray River holiday destination? We’ll explore local history, meet the parkrun community, celebrate volunteers and discover what makes this lakeside destination special. And no parkrun adventure is complete without coffee! Frankly… It’s a Ripper! ▶️ WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION See the scenery, historical images, parkrun course and everything beyond the barcode! 🏃 FRANKLY… IT’S A RIPPER! | Ep.26 https://youtu.be/xniUndLrDNA 🏃 FRANK KEENAN RESERVE PARKRUN Official website: https://www.parkrun.com.au/frankkeenanreserve/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/101813449217408/ ☕ POST-PARKRUN CAFÉ Quite Contrary Café 21 Enterprise Way, Yarrawonga VIC https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Quite+Contrary+Cafe+Yarrawonga 🗺️ EXPLORE YARRAWONGA & MULWALA 🌊 Lake Mulwala — Boating, fishing and lakeside scenery. https://www.yarrawongamulwala.com.au/ 🚶 Yarrawonga Foreshore — Lakeside walks and parklands. https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Yarrawonga+Foreshore ⛳ Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort — Golf, dining and accommodation. https://www.yarragolf.com.au/ 🎡 Tunzafun Mulwala — Mini-golf and family entertainment. https://www.yarrawongamulwala.com.au/ 🛍️ Twin towns — Shopping, cafés, markets and local attractions. https://www.yarrawongamulwala.com.au/ 🛏️ Accommodation and visitor information: https://www.yarrawongamulwala.com.au/ 🎵 MUSIC ACKNOWLEDGMENT Life Is — Scott Buckley Thanks to Scott Buckley for sharing his music with independent creators. Website: https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ScottBuckley Music library: https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/ Bandcamp: https://scottbuckley.bandcamp.com/ Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Original music rights remain with Scott Buckley. ⚖️ PRODUCTION & CONTENT DISCLAIMERS 🎙️ Independent Production: 5K Yarns is independently produced, not an official parkrun production. 🗣️ Views & Opinions: Views and experiences are those of the host and guests, not official parkrun statements or policies. 📸 Good-Faith Storytelling: References to events, volunteers, participants and locations are made in good faith for education, entertainment and community storytelling. 🛡️ Safeguarding: We respect parkrun photography and video policies, including crossed-arms opt-outs. Concerns or removal requests: [email protected] The person is more important than the photograph. 🤖 AI Disclosure: Some video visuals may be AI-generated, AI-assisted or altered. They are illustrative, not necessarily accurate depictions of people, places or history. AI assists. Humans decide. © Creative Commons: Only expressly identified material is covered by CC BY 4.0. Third-party content retains its own rights. ❤️ SUPPORT 5K YARNS Enjoyed the episode? Follow, rate, review and share with your parkrun community! Because parkrun is about more than 5km. It’s about the people, places, stories and everything beyond the barcode. See you on the road to the next parkrunday! BILLO 🎙️ #5KYarns #FrankKeenanReserveparkrun #Yarrawonga #Mulwala #parkrunTourism #BeyondTheBarcode

This week, 5K Yarns on the Road to parkrunday with BILLO heads to Goulburn, NSW — where parkrun meets pouring rain, Australian history, brunch and one seriously oversized sheep. The weather looked grim. Very grim. But just before 8:00am, the parkrun weather gods did their thing and the rain virtually stopped. What followed was another Saturday morning surrounded by volunteers, runners, walkers and committed parkrun addicts who weren’t going to let a bit of Goulburn weather spoil parkrunday. But this episode goes well beyond the barcode. We explore Goulburn’s history, discover how the city’s famous Big Merino came to be known as Rambo, and tell the remarkable story of how a roughly 97-tonne concrete sheep was moved when the Hume Highway bypass threatened his future. Along the way we also visit the Goulburn Historic Waterworks, Goulburn Rail Heritage Centre, Rocky Hill War Memorial & Museum and Belmore Park. And because no 5K Yarns road trip is complete without something to eat, we finish with brunch at The Roses Cafe. This is Goulburn. This is Rambo. And this is… 🐏 RAMBO and the BAAAAA…code. 🎬 WATCH THE FULL VIDEO VERSION ON YOUTUBE 🐏 RAMBO AND THE BAAAAA…CODE | GOULBURN PARKRUN | Ep.25 https://youtu.be/AxJsfSCEQTw 🏃 GOULBURN PARKRUN Official event page: https://www.parkrun.com.au/goulburn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goulburnparkrun/ ☕ THE ROSES CAFE http://www.therosescafe.com.au/ 🐏 THE BIG MERINO — RAMBO https://www.thebigmerino.com.au/ 💧 GOULBURN HISTORIC WATERWORKS https://www.goulburnwaterworks.com.au/ 🚂 GOULBURN RAIL HERITAGE CENTRE https://www.roundhouse.org.au/ 🎖️ ROCKY HILL WAR MEMORIAL & MUSEUM https://rockyhillwarmuseum.com.au/ 🌳 BELMORE PARK https://www.goulburn.nsw.gov.au/Facilities-Recreation/Parks-Gardens 🎵 MUSIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “Amberlight” — Scott Buckley Music by Scott Buckley, used under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licence (CC BY 4.0). https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/amberlight/ Scott Buckley Music Library: https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/ CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Attribution: “Amberlight” by Scott Buckley — released under CC BY 4.0. 🎥 PHOTO, VIDEO & AI DISCLOSURE 5K Yarns aims to film and photograph respectfully within the parkrun environment. Reasonable care is taken when selecting and editing footage, particularly where children and young people may be present. Some images and visual elements used in 5K Yarns may be AI-generated, AI-assisted, digitally altered or created for illustrative and graphical purposes and should not be interpreted as documentary photography or exact historical representations unless identified as such. If you appear in an episode and have a genuine concern about an image or footage, please contact: [email protected] ℹ️ DISCLAIMER 5K Yarns on the Road to parkrunday with BILLO is an independent production and is not produced by, endorsed by, sponsored by or officially affiliated with parkrun Global Limited or parkrun Australia. Experiences and opinions expressed are my own. Event, course, café, attraction and travel information may change, so always check with the relevant organisation before travelling. 🎙️ ABOUT 5K YARNS It isn’t just about running or walking 5 kilometres. It’s about the road trip, the town, the history, the people, the volunteers, the café afterwards — and all the weird, wonderful and unexpected things discovered along the way. Because… The barcode is just the beginning of the story. 🐏 See you somewhere else on the road to parkrunday. BILLO An ASLOTH PRODUCTIONS presentation. #5KYarns #parkrun #Goulburn #BigMerino #Rambo

5K Yarns on the Road to parkrunday with BILLO heads to historic Braidwood, New South Wales, for Episode 24. 📍 Braidwood Showground parkrun 📅 Saturday 19 September 2026 🏁 Event 225 Braidwood is a town shaped by colonial settlement, the gold-rush era and some colourful chapters of Australian bushranging history. We explore the road to Braidwood, the town’s history and bushranger connections before heading to the Showground for parkrunday. Then it’s onto the unusual multi-lap 5K — the course, terrain, elevation, results, volunteers and the people behind this small regional event. And once the barcode is scanned, we head beyond the finish line to discover a little more of Braidwood. Small town. Big stories. Same spirit. The barcode is just the beginning of the story. 🎬 WATCH EPISODE 24 https://youtu.be/alX_DuBk6Bk?si=eEfV71-aHQ1VBQOv 🏃 EVENT LINKS Official parkrun webpage: https://www.parkrun.com.au/braidwoodshowground/ Official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/braidwoodshowgroundparkrun/ Always check official event channels before travelling for the latest information, cancellations or course changes. 🎵 MUSIC “Wanderlust” — Scott Buckley Used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/wanderlust/ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ⚠️ DISCLAIMER 5K Yarns on the Road to parkrunday with BILLO is an independently produced travel, storytelling and parkrun-tourism series. It is not an official parkrun production and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by or produced on behalf of parkrun Global or parkrun Australia. Opinions, reviews and observations reflect the presenter’s experience during this visit. Course conditions, facilities, travel information and event arrangements may change. Check official sources before travelling. 📷 PHOTOGRAPHY & SAFEGUARDING The person is more important than the photograph. We aim to respect the privacy and preferences of everyone appearing in 5K Yarns content. A crossed-arms X means no photograph or filming. Requests for removal of imagery can be made through 5K Yarns. 🤖 AI DISCLOSURE Some images and visual elements used in 5K Yarns may be AI-generated, AI-assisted, digitally altered, or created for illustrative and graphical purposes. Such imagery should not be considered an accurate depiction of actual people, places, events, historical scenes, conditions, or circumstances. No claim of factual, historical, geographical, or visual accuracy is intended or implied. 🎧 LISTEN • FOLLOW • SHARE Listen on Spotify, Podbean and Apple Podcasts, or watch the complete visual episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/alX_DuBk6Bk?si=eEfV71-aHQ1VBQOv EPISODE 24 — BUSHRANGERS & BARCODES People. Places. Stories. The barcode is just the beginning of the story.

After years of travelling across Victoria, the final piece is in place. McIvor Creek Trail became my 127th of the 127 current Victorian parkrun locations—completing my Victorian Statesman journey for now. The day began with a 5:00 am departure from Wodonga and a two-and-a-half-hour drive to Heathcote. What followed was far more than another five kilometres. Friends were there to regain their own Statesman status, 14 volunteers delivered a warm country welcome, and I completed my 320th parkrun as Tail Walker. In this episode, I explore Heathcote’s story—from Taungurung Country and the McIvor gold rush to the railway, wine region and community of today. I also discuss previous visitor reviews, the two-lap creekside course, trail conditions, suitable footwear, the morning’s results, brunch at Gaffney’s Bakery and five nearby places worth exploring after parkrun. The course may not be my preferred style, but this became one of my most meaningful parkrundays. The location completed the map; the people completed the story. EVENT DETAILS McIvor Creek Trail parkrun Heathcote, Victoria Event 9 | Saturday 12 September 2026 Official event webpage: https://www.parkrun.com.au/mcivorcreektrailheathcote/ Official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mcivorcreektrailparkrunheathcote/ WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION YouTube: https://youtu.be/cO_8zcvYwCA?si=gKJ_WlJa_QHKp6iv If you enjoy 5K Yarns, please follow the podcast, leave a rating and share this episode—particularly with anyone planning to visit McIvor Creek Trail parkrun. Every barcode has a story. The barcode is just the beginning of the story. MUSIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND DISCLOSURE ‘Titan’ by Scott Buckley — released under CC BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au Track information: https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/titan/ Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ The music in this episode is used under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licence (CC BY 4.0). All credit goes to the original artist, Scott Buckley. This podcast is not endorsed by, directly affiliated with or sponsored by Scott Buckley. Great music. Great community. One incredible journey. 5K YARNS DISCLAIMER 5K Yarns on the Road to parkrunday with BILLO is an independently produced podcast and video series. Unless otherwise stated, all views, opinions, commentary, observations and experiences expressed are those of the host and participating guests. They should not be interpreted as official statements, policies or positions of parkrun Australia, parkrun Global or any individual parkrun event or volunteer team. References to parkrun events, volunteers, participants and locations are made in good faith for the purpose of storytelling, education, community engagement and entertainment. Some images and visual elements used in 5K Yarns may be AI-generated, AI-assisted, digitally altered, or created for illustrative and graphical purposes. Such imagery should not be considered an accurate depiction of actual people, places, events, historical scenes, conditions, or circumstances. No claim of factual, historical, geographical, or visual accuracy is intended or implied. Event details, course conditions, facilities and access arrangements may change. Always check the official event webpage and local event communications before travelling.

This week, 5K Yarns heads into the beautiful Bega Valley on the NSW South Coast for Bega parkrun — but as I quickly discovered, there is Moo..re to Bega than cheese. The road to parkrunday takes me across the Snowy Mountains, through Jindabyne and the high country, before descending Brown Mountain into one of Australia’s best-known dairy regions. But the barcode is only the beginning of the story. We explore Bega’s history — from the Traditional Owners and the landscape that existed long before European settlement, through early exploration and pastoral settlement, the development of timber and agriculture, and the establishment of the Bega Co-operative Creamery in 1899. Then, of course, it’s time for Bega parkrun Event #497. ▶️ WATCH & LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE 🎥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/rXaMArHkun8?si=B5SiPbrm7Ax-JclO 🏃 THE PARKRUN Bega parkrun is an out-and-back course using predominantly gravel and concrete paths, with approximately 26 metres of elevation gain. The paths are generally wide, providing plenty of room for runners and walkers, while much of the course offers welcome shade. There are some areas that could hold water following rain, so while road shoes should be suitable in dry conditions, I’d lean towards a hybrid shoe after wet weather. And as always, the event itself is only part of the story. We meet the people behind the barcode, hear a few stories along the way and find out what makes Bega parkrun part of its local community. ☕ THE POST-PARKRUN FEED After parkrun, it’s into Bega for breakfast at Cafe Evolve. My order: 🍳 Scrambled eggs on sourdough with extra bacon and mushrooms — 8/10 ☕ Dirty Chai — 7/10 Very enjoyable, with quick service despite the café being extremely busy. 🔗 BEGA PARKRUN Official Bega parkrun webpage: https://www.parkrun.com.au/bega/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/begaparkrun/ ☕ CAFE EVOLVE — BEGA 210 Carp Street, Bega NSW 2550 Website: https://cafeevolve.com.au/ 🎵 MUSIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Music featured in this episode: “Beautiful Oblivion” — Scott Buckley A meditative neoclassical work by composer Scott Buckley, used under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licence (CC BY 4.0). Official track/download page: https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/beautiful-oblivion/ Scott Buckley — Official Website: https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music attribution: “Beautiful Oblivion” by Scott Buckley Released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). Music remains the property of its respective creator. Use in this production does not imply endorsement of 5K Yarns, BILLO or ASLOTH Productions by Scott Buckley. ⚠️ DISCLAIMER 5K Yarns on the Road to parkrunday with BILLO is an independent production created for entertainment, storytelling and community purposes. This production is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by or officially associated with parkrun Global Limited, parkrun Australia or Bega parkrun. Any opinions, ratings, reviews and commentary expressed are my own and are based on my personal experience at the time of filming. Event information may change, so always check the official parkrun event page before travelling. 🎙️ 5K YARNS ON THE ROAD TO PARKRUNDAY WITH BILLO Every place has a story. Every parkrun has a community. And every barcode has a story behind it. The barcode is just the beginning of the story. An ASLOTH PRODUCTIONS production. #5KYarns #Bega #parkrun #BILLO #MooReThanCheese

THE TAIL WALKING LEGENDS — EPISODE 3 | PART 1 OF 2 THE UNWRITTEN RULES OF PARKRUN We told you it was too big for one episode… BILLO, Sir KOPPO, Tyson “The Mayor of Tuggeranong” Flynn and Paul “The Viking” Whelan are back to finish Episode 3 of The Tail Walking Legends. In Part 2 of 2, we continue our discussion about the unwritten rules of parkrun, the traditions and quirks that make Saturday mornings what they are — plus plenty of stories, opinions and laughs from four parkrun tragics. And then we ask the important question nobody knew needed answering… 🃏 WHAT IF PARKRUN WAS UNO? Skip. Reverse. Draw Four. Change colour. Welcome to PARKRUNDAY UNO — our completely unofficial and slightly ridiculous attempt to combine parkrun with the classic card game. Between the four Legends: 🏃 1,425 parkruns @ 759 locations 🦺 799 volunteer credits @ 413 locations 🏃 PARKRUNS MENTIONED Dolls Point https://www.parkrun.com.au/dollspoint/ https://www.facebook.com/dollspointparkrun/ Reddall Reserve https://www.parkrun.com.au/reddallreserve/ https://www.facebook.com/reddallreserveparkrun/ Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan https://www.parkrun.com.au/aubotanicgardenmountannan/ https://www.facebook.com/aubotanicgardenmountannanparkrun/ East Richmond https://www.parkrun.com.au/eastrichmond/ https://www.facebook.com/eastrichmondparkrun/ Nepean River https://www.parkrun.com.au/nepeanriver/ https://www.facebook.com/nepeanriverparkrun/ Curl Curl https://www.parkrun.com.au/curlcurl/ https://www.facebook.com/curlcurlparkrun/ Auburn Botanic Gardens https://www.parkrun.com.au/auburnbotanicgardens/ https://www.facebook.com/auburnbotanicgardensparkrun/ Rooty Hill https://www.parkrun.com.au/rootyhill/ https://www.facebook.com/rootyhillparkrun/ Elara Riparian Parklands https://www.parkrun.com.au/elarariparianparklands/ https://www.facebook.com/elarariparianparkrun/ Wagga https://www.parkrun.com.au/wagga/ https://www.facebook.com/waggaparkrun/ Karoola Park https://www.parkrun.com.au/karoolapark/ https://www.facebook.com/karoolaparkparkrun/ Tuggeranong https://www.parkrun.com.au/tuggeranong/ https://www.facebook.com/tuggeranongparkrun/ Cameron Park, Wellington https://www.parkrun.com.au/cameronparkwellington/ https://www.facebook.com/cameronparkwellingtonparkrun/ Werribee Park Mansion https://www.parkrun.com.au/werribeeparkmansion/ https://www.facebook.com/werribeeparkmansionparkrun/ Cruickshank Park https://www.parkrun.com.au/cruickshankpark/ https://www.facebook.com/cruickshankparkparkrun/ Prince of Wales https://www.parkrun.com.au/princeofwales/ https://www.facebook.com/princeofwalesparkrun/ Warringal Parklands https://www.parkrun.com.au/warringalparklands/ https://www.facebook.com/warringalparklandsparkrun/ 💚 JUNIOR PARKRUN FUNDRAISER Help establish another junior parkrun for children aged 4–14. Donate: https://asf.org.au/campaigns/parkrun/junior-parkrun ⚔️ THE VIKING — 42KM DUSK TO DAWN On 21 November 2026, Paul “The Viking” Whelan takes on UNICEF Australia’s 42km Dusk to Dawn — Sydney’s Longest Night Walk. Support The Viking: https://dusktodawn.unicef.org.au/fundraisers/vikingwhelan/dusk-to-dawn-2026 42km. One warrior. One mission. 🎧 WATCH / LISTEN PART 1: [ADD URL] YouTube: [ADD URL] Spotify: [ADD URL] Apple Podcasts: [ADD URL] Podbean: [ADD URL] 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION What’s an unwritten rule of parkrun everyone should know? Should parkrun have more traditions, or should every event remain unique? And what’s the funniest thing you’ve ever seen at parkrun? Tell us what you think. ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The Tail Walking Legends is independently produced and is not endorsed by or affiliated with parkrun, UNICEF Australia, the Australian Sports Foundation or individual parkrun events. Opinions are those of the presenters. “Unwritten rules” and “parkrunday UNO” are for entertainment and discussion and are not official parkrun rules. The Tail Walking Legends — An ASLOTH Production #TheTailWalkingLegends #Episode3 #Part2 #parkrun #parkrunAustralia #parkrunPodcast #parkrunTourism #parkrunday #ParkrunUNO #5KYarns #BILLO #TheViking #JuniorParkrun #UNICEF

THE TAIL WALKING LEGENDS — EPISODE 3 | PART 2 OF 2 THE UNWRITTEN RULES OF PARKRUN It was just too big… so we split it in two! BILLO, Sir KOPPO, Tyson “The Mayor of Tuggeranong” Flynn and Paul “The Viking” Whelan are back for Episode 3 of The Tail Walking Legends. In Part 1 of 2, the Legends catch up on where they’ve been, talk parkrun adventures and tackle the unwritten rules of parkrun — etiquette, traditions and those little things you learn after enough Saturday mornings. Should parkrun have more traditions, or should every event remain completely unique? What should every parkrunner know without needing to be told? Between the four Legends: 🏃 1,425 parkruns @ 759 locations 🦺 799 volunteer credits @ 413 locations And this is only Part 1… 🏃 PARKRUNS MENTIONED Dolls Point https://www.parkrun.com.au/dollspoint/ https://www.facebook.com/dollspointparkrun/ Reddall Reserve https://www.parkrun.com.au/reddallreserve/ https://www.facebook.com/reddallreserveparkrun/ Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan https://www.parkrun.com.au/aubotanicgardenmountannan/ https://www.facebook.com/aubotanicgardenmountannanparkrun/ East Richmond https://www.parkrun.com.au/eastrichmond/ https://www.facebook.com/eastrichmondparkrun/ Nepean River https://www.parkrun.com.au/nepeanriver/ https://www.facebook.com/nepeanriverparkrun/ Curl Curl https://www.parkrun.com.au/curlcurl/ https://www.facebook.com/curlcurlparkrun/ Auburn Botanic Gardens https://www.parkrun.com.au/auburnbotanicgardens/ https://www.facebook.com/auburnbotanicgardensparkrun/ Rooty Hill https://www.parkrun.com.au/rootyhill/ https://www.facebook.com/rootyhillparkrun/ Elara Riparian Parklands https://www.parkrun.com.au/elarariparianparklands/ https://www.facebook.com/elarariparianparkrun/ Wagga https://www.parkrun.com.au/wagga/ https://www.facebook.com/waggaparkrun/ Karoola Park https://www.parkrun.com.au/karoolapark/ https://www.facebook.com/karoolaparkparkrun/ Tuggeranong https://www.parkrun.com.au/tuggeranong/ https://www.facebook.com/tuggeranongparkrun/ Cameron Park, Wellington https://www.parkrun.com.au/cameronparkwellington/ https://www.facebook.com/cameronparkwellingtonparkrun/ Werribee Park Mansion https://www.parkrun.com.au/werribeeparkmansion/ https://www.facebook.com/werribeeparkmansionparkrun/ Cruickshank Park https://www.parkrun.com.au/cruickshankpark/ https://www.facebook.com/cruickshankparkparkrun/ Prince of Wales https://www.parkrun.com.au/princeofwales/ https://www.facebook.com/princeofwalesparkrun/ Warringal Parklands https://www.parkrun.com.au/warringalparklands/ https://www.facebook.com/warringalparklandsparkrun/ 💚 JUNIOR PARKRUN FUNDRAISER Help establish another junior parkrun for children aged 4–14. Donate: https://asf.org.au/campaigns/parkrun/junior-parkrun ⚔️ THE VIKING — 42KM DUSK TO DAWN On 21 November 2026, Paul “The Viking” Whelan takes on UNICEF Australia’s 42km Dusk to Dawn — Sydney’s Longest Night Walk. Support The Viking: https://dusktodawn.unicef.org.au/fundraisers/vikingwhelan/dusk-to-dawn-2026 42km. One warrior. One mission. 🎧 WATCH / LISTEN PART 2: [ADD URL] YouTube: [ADD URL] Spotify: [ADD URL] Apple Podcasts: [ADD URL] Podbean: [ADD URL] ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The Tail Walking Legends is independently produced and is not endorsed by or affiliated with parkrun, UNICEF Australia, the Australian Sports Foundation or individual parkrun events. Opinions are those of the presenters. References to “unwritten rules” are for entertainment and discussion and are not official parkrun rules. The Tail Walking Legends — An ASLOTH Production #TheTailWalkingLegends #Episode3 #Part1 #parkrun #parkrunAustralia #parkrunPodcast #parkrunTourism #parkrunday #5KYarns #BILLO #TheViking #JuniorParkrun #UNICEF

🎨 EPISODE 21 — WARRINGAL PARKLANDS PARKRUN | THE HEIDELBERG MASTERS Every barcode has a story. This week, 5K Yarns on the Road to parkrunday with BILLO heads to Warringal Parklands parkrun in Heidelberg, Victoria — my penultimate step towards completing every current Victorian parkrun location. But this barcode leads to a much bigger yarn. 🎨 THE HEIDELBERG MASTERS Before Heidelberg became suburban Melbourne, this was countryside — river flats, eucalypts, open paddocks, dry summer grass and changing Australian light. During the late 1880s, artists headed into this landscape to paint outdoors and capture Australia in a new way. We explore the Heidelberg School — the Australian Impressionists — focusing on three giants of Australian art: 🎨 Tom Roberts 🎨 Arthur Streeton 🎨 Frederick McCubbin Along the way we also meet Charles Conder, Jane Sutherland, Clara Southern, Jane Price, Louis Abrahams and others connected with this remarkable period of Australian art. 🏃 THE BARCODE We visit Warringal Parklands parkrun, discover the course, meet the community and find out what makes this Heidelberg event worth adding to your parkrun tourism list. Official event page: https://www.parkrun.com.au/warringalparklands/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warringalparklandsparkrun/ ☕ POST-PARKRUN After parkrun we head to Cafe Scintilla in Heidelberg for breakfast, coffee and the traditional post-parkrun yarn. Website: https://www.cafescintilla.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cafescintilla/ 🏠 BEYOND THE BARCODE This episode also becomes personal. My journey takes me back to West Heidelberg, where my first home was on Liberty Parade in one of the original Olympic Village houses. My parents emigrated from the UK to Australia in 1968 as Ten Pound Poms, and I spent my Prep year at Olympic Village Primary School. Returning decades later gave me an unexpected opportunity to reflect on where my own story began. When Lila asked: “Do you want a photo in front of your old school?” My answer was: “No, because who knows? One day I will be back to reflect once again.” Sometimes you don’t need to close the circle. Sometimes it’s okay to leave a little of the story unfinished. 🎨 DISCOVER THE HEIDELBERG MASTERS Australian Impressionism — NGV https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/school_resource/australian-impressionism/ Tom Roberts — National Gallery of Australia https://digital.nga.gov.au/archive/exhibition/roberts/ Arthur Streeton — National Gallery of Australia https://nga.gov.au/exhibitions/arthur-streeton-selected-works/ Frederick McCubbin — NGV https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/custom/screens/josephbrown/index.php?artistid=3545&chapter=2 🎵 MUSIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “Horizons” — Scott Buckley Released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/horizons/ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 🎙️ ABOUT 5K YARNS 5K Yarns isn’t simply about another 5K. It’s about the journey, the location, the history, the people and the stories sitting behind every barcode. The barcode is just the beginning of the story. ⚠️ DISCLAIMER 5K Yarns on the Road to parkrunday with BILLO is an independent production and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by or produced by parkrun Global Limited, parkrun Australia or any individual parkrun event. Views and opinions are those of the presenter/contributors. Event, venue, café, attraction and historical information was considered accurate at the time of production but may change. parkrun is a registered trademark of parkrun Global Limited.

5K Yarns — Prince of Wales parkrun | Ballarat’s Gold Rush Barcode Welcome to another episode of 5K Yarns on the Road to parkrunday with BILLO — an ASLOTH Production. This week, we’re heading to Ballarat, Victoria, and Prince of Wales parkrun for an adventure shaped by the Victorian Gold Rush. We experience the course, volunteers and community behind this barcode before heading Beyond the Barcode to explore Ballarat’s history — from Eureka and Sovereign Hill to Lake Wendouree. We also return to Kryal Castle, revisiting a childhood experience from the 1970s, before finishing with the essential post-parkrun feed at IneXterior Cafe. It’s parkrun, road trips, history, tourism and a few yarns along the way. The barcode is just the beginning of the story. ⸻ 🎥 WATCH THE VIDEO 📺 YouTube: https://youtu.be/PKbixgToDTA?si=_e0Wgauv4RIIpVmH ⸻ 🏃 PRINCE OF WALES PARKRUN Official event page: https://www.parkrun.com.au/princeofwales/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/princeofwalesparkrun/ ⸻ 🏰 KRYAL CASTLE Website: https://www.kryalcastle.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kryalcastle/ ⸻ ☕ INEXTERIOR CAFE Website: https://www.inexteriorballarat.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inexteriorballarat/ ⸻ ⛏️ EXPLORE BALLARAT Sovereign Hill https://www.sovereignhill.com.au/ Eureka Centre Ballarat https://eurekacentreballarat.com.au/ Lake Wendouree https://www.visitballarat.com.au/explore/lake-wendouree/ ⸻ 🎵 MUSIC “Call To Adventure” — Scott Buckley ‘Call To Adventure’ by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au Track: https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/call-to-adventure/ Music Library: https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/ CC BY 4.0 Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ⸻ ⚠️ 5K YARNS DISCLAIMER 5K Yarns on the Road to parkrunday with BILLO is an independent production and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by or produced by parkrun Global Limited or parkrun Australia. Opinions and reviews are those of BILLO and/or contributors and reflect our experiences at the time of visiting. Event, course, café, accommodation, attraction, price and travel information may change. Always confirm current details directly with the relevant event or provider. Third-party trademarks and business names remain the property of their respective owners. Their inclusion does not imply sponsorship or endorsement. parkrun is a registered trademark of parkrun Global Limited. ⸻ 🎙️ 5K YARNS We travel to parkrun locations, meet the people behind the barcode and discover the history, communities and stories that make each destination different. Every barcode has a story. The barcode is just the beginning of the story. An ASLOTH Production #5KYarns #parkrun #PrinceOfWalesparkrun #Ballarat #parkrunAustralia #parkrunTourism #BILLO #VictorianGoldRush #EurekaStockade #SovereignHill #KryalCastle #LakeWendouree #VisitBallarat #parkrunPodcast #ASLOTHProductions

Event #28 | Saturday 15 August 2026 | Yarraville, Victoria This week, 5K Yarns on the Road to parkrunday with BILLO heads into Melbourne’s inner west for Cruickshank Park parkrun. The journey begins with another 4:00am departure from Wodonga and a drive of approximately 330 kilometres in search of another barcode—and another story. Before arriving, I expected Cruickshank Park to carry the obvious scars of Yarraville’s industrial past. Instead, I discovered a surprisingly green and peaceful corridor following Stony Creek, surrounded by established trees, open parkland, local birdlife and an incredibly welcoming community. Volunteering as Tail Walker gave me the opportunity to experience the complete three-lap course, including its combination of concrete paths, compact gravel and grass, multiple bridge crossings and one short two-way section. In this episode: 🏭 We uncover the industrial and bluestone history of Yarraville 🚙 Explore the journey from Wodonga and parking around Cruickshank Park 🏃 Break down the three-lap course and what visitors should expect 🙌 Celebrate the volunteers behind Event #28 🏅 Review the results from 105 finishers and 12 volunteers ☕ Visit Masak Masak for post-parkrun coffee and Singapore chilli eggs 🏨 Introduce accommodation guidance for visiting parkrun tourists 🗺️ Explore other things to see around Yarraville and Melbourne’s inner west 💭 Reflect on why arriving without expectations can sometimes deliver the best experiences A huge thank you to the Cruickshank Park parkrun volunteer team for making me feel welcome and allowing me to help bring the field home. The barcode is just the beginning of the story. 🎥 WATCH THE FULL YOUTUBE VERSION https://youtu.be/-c4KhB1bYqs?si=w_b0sW6jGmP6NJJU 🔗 OFFICIAL EVENT LINKS Cruickshank Park parkrun official webpage: https://www.parkrun.com.au/cruickshankpark/ Cruickshank Park parkrun official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/cruickshankparkparkrun/ 🎵 MUSIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “Signal to Noise” — Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/signal-to-noise/ Music by Scott Buckley, released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ⚠️ DISCLAIMER 5K Yarns on the Road to parkrunday with BILLO is independently produced by ASLOTH PRODUCTIONS. It is not produced by, endorsed by, sponsored by or officially affiliated with parkrun Global Limited, parkrun Australia or Cruickshank Park parkrun. All opinions, observations and experiences expressed are my own and reflect my visit on 15 August 2026. Event details, course conditions, access arrangements and facilities may change, so always consult the official event channels before visiting. 🎙️ 5K Yarns on the Road to parkrunday with BILLO 🏃‍♂️ BILLO The barcode is just the beginning of the story.

🏰 Werribee Park Mansion parkrun | Event #28 | Saturday 8 August 2026 This week, 5K Yarns on the Road to parkrunday with BILLO takes us somewhere I’ve wanted to experience for a very long time — Werribee Park Mansion parkrun. I knew about this event before it paused in 2022 following damage to the bridge. I’d heard the stories, seen the photos and had plenty of FOMO about never making it there. Then the event disappeared from the parkrun calendar and, for a while, it looked like this might be one Victorian parkrun I’d simply missed. But in July 2026, Werribee Park Mansion parkrun returned. So it was a 4:00am departure from Wodonga, around 345km on the road and another location waiting to be ticked off on my journey towards becoming a Victorian parkrun Statesman. And this is certainly no ordinary parkrun location. The 5K begins near the magnificent Werribee Park Mansion before taking us through the estate gardens, along mixed gravel trails and towards the Werribee River. There’s around 40 metres of elevation gain, a climb onto the ridge, a timber boardwalk descent and another climb towards the rear of the estate. But this episode goes well beyond the course. 📖 We’re Running Through History. I explore the story of Werribee Park Mansion and the two brothers whose names are forever connected with the estate — Thomas Chirnside and Andrew Spencer Chirnside — and discover some of the history surrounding the remarkable place we get to run, jog and walk through on a Saturday morning. 🙌 EVENT #28 There were 101 participants this week, along with two milestones worth celebrating. 💯 Event Director David Aquilina reached 100 volunteer credits — a particularly fitting achievement for someone who has played such an important role in bringing Werribee Park Mansion parkrun back. 4️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ Robert Mills celebrated his enormous 400th parkrun, alongside an incredible 253 volunteer credits — and added another volunteer credit on the day. Then, after the barcode has been scanned, there’s still one important part of the adventure remaining. ☕ Post-parkrun breakfast and coffee! This week we head to Wyndham Cache before I wrap things up with my review and thoughts on a parkrun that was absolutely worth the wait. 🔗 Episode Links Werribee Park Mansion parkrun https://www.parkrun.com.au/werribeeparkmansion/ Werribee Park Mansion parkrun — Facebook https://www.facebook.com/werribeeparkmansionparkrun/ Werribee Park Mansion — Parks Victoria https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/werribee-park/things-to-do/werribee-park-mansion Parks Victoria — Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ParksVictoria/ Wyndham Cache https://www.wyndhamcache.com.au/ Wyndham Cache — Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wyndhamcache/ 🎵 Music Acknowledgement “Ascension” — Scott Buckley Music by Scott Buckley, released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ⚠️ Disclaimer 5K Yarns on the Road to parkrunday with BILLO is independently produced by ASLOTH PRODUCTIONS and is not produced by, endorsed by, sponsored by or officially affiliated with parkrun Global Limited, parkrun Australia, Parks Victoria, Werribee Park Mansion or Wyndham Cache. All opinions and experiences expressed are my own and reflect my visit on the day. Event details, course conditions, access arrangements and facilities may change, so always check official sources before visiting. 🎙️ 5K Yarns on the Road to parkrunday with BILLO 🏃‍♂️ BILLO The barcode is just the beginning of the story.

🎙️ 5K Yarns on the Road to parkrunday with BILLO This week, Lila and I headed north from Wodonga to one of Australia’s newest parkrun communities – Elara Riparian Parklands parkrun in Marsden Park, Western Sydney. It was a 1,100km round trip for just one barcode… and we’d happily do it all again. In this episode we uncover the fascinating story behind the name Elara Riparian Parklands, discover why Lake Melonba sounds suspiciously like 🌊🍈🐑, explore this unique double-loop course, meet one of the warmest volunteer teams we’ve encountered, and finish the morning with a fantastic brunch at Leaf Café & Co. In this episode * 🏃 The 554km Friday road trip from Wodonga * 🌙 The story behind Elara – one of Jupiter’s moons * 🌿 What “Riparian” actually means * 🗺️ Course overview, elevation, facilities and navigation * ☕ Our post-parkrun café review * 🏨 BILLO’s Motel Review – Windsor River View * 🙋 Why volunteers remain the true heart of every parkrun Most importantly, this episode celebrates what makes parkrun so special. Wherever you travel, you’ll find communities of volunteers who give up their Saturday mornings simply to help complete strangers enjoy theirs. A huge thank you to everyone at Elara Riparian Parklands parkrun for making us feel like locals from the moment we arrived. ⸻ 🎧 Listen on * Spotify * Apple Podcasts * Podbean ⸻ Useful Links Official Elara Riparian Parklands parkrun webpage https://www.parkrun.com.au/elarariparianparklands/ Official Elara Riparian Parklands parkrun Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/elarariparianparkrun Leaf Café & Co – Marsden Park https://www.elaravillage.com.au/store/leaf-cafe/ If you enjoy the episode, please consider following the podcast, leaving a rating or review, and sharing it with another parkrunner. Because every barcode has a story… and the barcode is just the beginning of the story. ⸻ Tags #5KYarns #OnTheRoadToParkrunday #BILLO #Parkrun #ParkrunAustralia #ParkrunTourism #ParkrunTourist #BarcodeCommunity #LoveParkrun #WalkJogRun #Volunteer #ParkrunVolunteers #ElaraRiparianParklands #ElaraRiparianParklandsParkrun #MarsdenPark #WesternSydney #LakeMelonba #Riparian #JupitersMoon #NSWParkrun #SydneyParkrun #LeafCafeAndCo #CoffeeAfterParkrun #RunningCommunity #WalkingCommunity #SaturdayMorning #EveryBarcodeHasAStory #TheBarcodeIsJustTheBeginningOfTheStory

Some people travel to Torquay searching for the perfect wave… I travelled 412 kilometres searching for another great parkrun story. In Episode 16 of 5K Yarns on the Road to parkrunday with BILLO, I head to Victoria’s spectacular Surf Coast to experience Torquay parkrun – Event 392. This journey is about much more than another 5-kilometre parkrun. It’s a story of one of Australia’s most iconic coastal towns, home to Bells Beach, the birthplace of Rip Curl, the Australian home of Quiksilver, and the gateway to the world-famous Great Ocean Road. Volunteering as one of the Tail Walkers gave me the opportunity to experience Torquay parkrun from a unique perspective while bringing the field home alongside a welcoming community of walkers and runners. Along the way, I share my thoughts on the course, the stunning coastal scenery, the incredible volunteer team, and why this event deserves a place on every parkrun tourist’s bucket list. After parkrun, I enjoy brunch overlooking the Southern Ocean at the Salty Dog Café, visit the legendary Bells Beach, and finish the day with a drive along part of the Great Ocean Road while exploring the remarkable story behind its construction by returned First World War servicemen. Whether you’re a passionate parkrunner, a parkrun tourist, a lover of Australian history, or simply someone who enjoys discovering remarkable places, I hope this episode inspires you to add Torquay to your own adventure list. A huge thank you to the Torquay parkrun volunteer team for making Event 392 such a welcoming and memorable experience. Because, as always… Every barcode has a story.

The Tailwalking Legends – Episode 2 Volunteering, Rebranding & Barcode Nonsense Welcome back to The Tailwalking Legends, the monthly podcast from 5K Yarns, where four passionate parkrun enthusiasts come together to chat about everything parkrunday. Join BILLO, Sir Koppo, The Mayor of Tuggeranong (Tyson Flynn) and The Viking (Paul Whelan) as they share stories from their latest parkrun tourism adventures, reflect on volunteering, and tackle some of the biggest talking points in the parkrun community. In Episode 2, the legends discuss: * Their latest parkrun tourism experiences from across Australia. * The volunteer roles they love… and one role each of them would rather leave to someone else. * Whether parkrun needs a rebrand and how the community continues to evolve. * Funny stories, memorable moments and plenty of good-natured banter. The episode also highlights Paul “The Viking” Whelan’s UNICEF Australia Dusk to Dawn Challenge, where he’ll be walking 42 kilometres overnight through Sydney to raise funds for vulnerable children around the world. Whether you’re a seasoned parkrun tourist, a first-time participant, a volunteer, or simply someone who enjoys hearing great community stories, The Tailwalking Legends offers a relaxed, honest and entertaining conversation about the people who make parkrun special. So grab a coffee, lace up your shoes—or simply sit back and enjoy another episode filled with stories, laughs and plenty of barcode nonsense. Because every barcode has a story. ⸻ About The Tailwalking Legends The Tailwalking Legends is an independently produced podcast from 5K Yarns celebrating the people, places and stories that make the parkrun community unique. Each month the panel shares experiences from around Australia, discusses current topics, interviews members of the community and reminds us that parkrun is about far more than simply crossing the finish line. Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, the views, opinions and experiences expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and should not be interpreted as official statements, policies or positions of parkrun Australia, parkrun Global or any individual parkrun event or volunteer team. References to parkrun events, volunteers, participants and locations are made in good faith for the purposes of storytelling, education, community engagement and entertainment.