parkrun - Altona Beach

The course initially heads north east through the park before looping round and heading down on to the fore shore trail where you turn right and follow the path to until you reach the wooden bridge (1.4km) where you turn left over the bridge, at the other side you turn right (1.52 km), continue following the path to where you meet a split in the path (1.7km) follow the path to the left at 2.2 km you turn of the concrete path and follow the track to the top of the 100 steps which is the turning point (2.65km) then return following the outward route in reverse to the finish line. With well landscaped grounds and many parks along the course the area is popular for families, walkers and cyclist. Although the course has undulations along the full length there is a 20m rise over 5km. Facilities Car Parking, BBQ Area, Toilets & Play Ground. Getting There Location of startThe run starts at the Apex Park. Getting there by public transportBus: There is a bus stop located on Queen Street near the start at Apex Park for bus routes 411 & 412, for times see the PTV website. Train: the nearest station is Altona, Railway St S, Altona, VIC 3018. For details see the PTV webiste. Getting there on footIf arriving by Train then walking the nearest station is Altona, Railway St S, Altona, VIC 3018. Bent St toward Blyth St, Turn right onto Blyth St, at roundabout, take 1st exit onto Pier St, at roundabout, take 1st exit onto Queen St pass historical homestead on the left and continue through 4 roundabouts, remaining on Queen St Arrive at near 270 Queen St, Altona, VIC 3018 on the left. Getting there by roadFrom Geelong: On Princess Freeway heading towards Melbourne, at exit 13, take ramp left toward High Street, keep straight onto High St, at roundabout, take 2nd exit onto Railway Ave, at roundabout, take 2nd exit onto Merton St, pass through 2 roundabouts, remaining on Merton St, At roundabout, take 1st exit onto Queen St pass through 3 roundabouts, Arrive at near Apex Park, 270 Queen St, Altona, VIC 3018 on the right. From Melbourne: On Princess Freeway heading to Geelong at exit 13, take ramp left and follow signs for Newland St. Bear left onto Newland St, turn right onto Merton St, at roundabout, take 2nd exit, at roundabout, take 1st exit onto Queen St, pass through 3 roundabouts, arrive at Apex Park, 270 Queen St, Altona, VIC 3018 on the right. Post Run Coffee Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee at Runkle Dell Rouge, 80 Pier Street Altona, Victoria, 3018. They have kindly offered 10% discount to all parkrunners after the event - please come and join us!