Ebotse parkrun in Benoni was the third parkrun to launch in South Africa, and recently celebrated its 7th anniversary. Event Director Carol Matthews tells us more: How did Ebotse parkrun come about? Our parkrun was set up on 15 June 2012. It was the 3rd parkrun in South Africa. Gary Jackson has been there…
Shongweni parkrun was one of the first parkruns in South Africa, launching in June 2013. Since then, the event has gone from strength to strength and recently celebrated it’s 300th run! Event Director, Jason Huntley, tells us more about the KZN event: How did Shongweni parkrun come about? It was initiated by Pete and…
George parkrun on the Garden Route has been running for over five years, with over 13,000 parkrunners visiting the course in that time. Event Director, Douglas Stanley tells us more: How did George parkrun come about? Our parkrun was started in 2014 through the enthusiastic vision of Chantell Liddell and Neville Myburgh, who saw…
Ashburton parkrun near Pietermaritzburg launched in June 2018, and since then has seen parkrunners complete more than 50,000km. More than enough to run from the parkun to the equator, round the world and back! Event Director Mark Mann tells us more: How did Ashburton parkrun come about? In September 2017, I was sitting having…
Since Port Alfred parkrun launched in December 2017, the course has been completed more than 13,000 times. Event Director Martin Neethling tells us more: “If you build it they will come!” It was true for Field of Dreams, and it certainly became true for the Port Alfred parkrun! All it took was a few social media…
Hogsback parkrun in the Amathole Mountains of the Eastern Cape launched in April 2016. This parkrun has a great community feel, with an average of 25 parkrunners completing the course each week. Event Director Vannessa Kruger tells us more. How did Hogsback parkrun come about? I did my first parkrun at Nahoon Point, which…
Halls parkrun in Nelspruit is one of the oldest in the country, having started in December 2014. Since then the course has been completed over 75,000 times. The core volunteer team tell us more. How did Halls parkrun come about? Tracey Both and Ilsa Tobias were the first Run Directors at Halls parkrun and they…
Upington parkrun launched on 29 March 2014 and was attended by 52 runners. With one of the furthest distances to a neighbouring parkrun in the country, this event at the heart of the Northern Cape is a real community parkrun, but visitors are always welcome. Event Director Raymond Du Plessis tells us more: Who was…
Franschhoek parkrun launched in March 2016. To celebrate their third birthday, they encouraged participants to dress up in French colours to celebrate the French Corner. Just over 110 people joined in the celebrations, and the local restaurant even prepared cupcakes for the occasion. Event Director Angela Frazer tells us more about the Cape Winelands parkrun. How…
Bronberrik parkrun in Centurion launched on 1 April 2017. But this parkrun is no April Fool! The event has seen over 10,000 parkrunners complete the course. Event Director Margaret Blount tells us more: How did Bronberrik parkrun come into being? With the imminent closure of Voortrekker Monument parkrun on 28th Jan 2017 it was…
