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.