{"id":901057,"date":"2026-09-22T08:00:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T08:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/901057\/"},"modified":"2026-09-22T08:00:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T08:00:12","slug":"window-shopping-and-personal-bests-canberra-outlet-to-host-citys-newest-fun-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/901057\/","title":{"rendered":"Window shopping and personal bests: Canberra Outlet to host city’s newest fun run"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Runners<\/p>\n

Eager runners will take to the Canberra Outlet for one of the city\u2019s most unique fun run experiences. Photo: DK Society.<\/p>\n

Navigating a large shopping centre can sometimes feel like running a marathon, so it would make sense if the Canberra Outlet became the location for a fun run, right?<\/p>\n

The concept, dreamed up by Karla Parisotto, the organiser of running group DK Society, will soon become a reality, with the popular shopping centre set to host a 5 km fun run next weekend.<\/p>\n

The Canberra Outlet fun run will consist of five runs beginning at 7:30 am on Saturday 26 September.<\/p>\n

Each of the runs will be held for different skill levels, including elite-level runners (under 20 minutes), sub-25-minute runners, sub-30-minute runners, a social run and a 1 km junior dash for kids between five and 12.<\/p>\n

Ms Parisotto said the idea for the fun run came to her one morning a few months ago, while she was chatting with her partner.<\/p>\n

Determined to see if the event was possible, she reached out to the shopping centre, which immediately jumped on board.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was trying to think of a cool running experience that Canberra had never experienced before,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was thinking, why not the Canberra Outlet? I\u2019m always shopping there, so why not see if it\u2019s possible to run there?<\/p>\n

\u201cI contacted the centre and spoke to the marketing manager, Cassandra, who thought it was a great idea and has supported the event all the way through.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey agreed to move the couches and decorations along the route we will be running, and they have collaborated with us every step of the way.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Canberra<\/p>\n

DK Society hosts regular runs around Canberra. Photo: DK Society.<\/p>\n

The mapped route will be 500 metres and each runner will complete 10 laps of the centre.<\/p>\n

Ms Parisotto said the idea of running past store windows such as Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein was unique and she hoped it would create long-lasting memories.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen mapping the route, we really had those stores in mind. We call it the premium wall,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re also going to have a Red Bull stall as well as recovery stalls for runners. We\u2019ve tried to have as many activations as possible for participants to really enjoy.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re really trying to ensure that experienced runners are able to push for PBs and really go for it, while others who are looking for a fun time can also have a great experience too.\u201d<\/p>\n

With the fun run just around the corner, Ms Parisotto said she would love to see runners of all skill levels participate.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe whole idea first was to make it a family event,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s no pressure in having to run it. We just want people to have fun, try something different, meet people, and just enjoy themselves.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt really is about creating a new, fun, unique event for Canberra. We\u2019re just so thankful for the Canberra Outlet for collaborating with us and agreeing to host it.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Canberra Outlet fun run begins at 7:30 am on Saturday 26 September.<\/p>\n

Registrations for the fun run events will soon be available via DK Society\u2019s Instagram.<\/a><\/p>\n

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