Victoria Velton
February 18, 2026

Soggy Shoes At Parkrun

By Victoria Velton

Both Cardwell and Palm Creek had rain aplenty on Saturday morning. With Cardwell enjoying the cool change from the hot and muggy, and Palm Creek practically swimming from one lap to the next around the course.

There wasn’t a dry sock or shoe in sight as overflow was tackled with plenty of splashing. Some even sported umbrellas as they walked, and it was a classic tropical north Queensland Saturday morning as Singing in the Rain.

Parkrun Results: 14th February 2026


Palm Creek #112 – 17 participants
Fastest time: Joe Jackson (20:22)
Final finisher: Sophie Shipard (52:48)
PBs: Bernard Di Bartolo (38:44)
Volunteers: Sandra Coco, Bridgette Duffy, Matteo Mancuso, Joshua Shipard, Robyn Shipard, Sophie Shipard, Amanda Towner, Steven Veltmeyer

Cardwell #374 – 13 participants
Fastest time: Jake Ball (22:28)
Final finisher: Anita Davina (42:13)
PBs: Kay Rowe (41:01)
Volunteers: Kellie Ball, Terry Curtin, Jan Ferguson, Graeme Lake, Kerry Snell, Luke Tamblyn