17/08/2026
🏃♀️🚶♂️ HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN HARRISMITH PARKRUN! 🌳
Have you ever wondered how to get started with parkrun? It’s easy! 🎉
parkrun is FREE, EVERY SATURDAY, and open to everyone — whether you want to walk, jog, run or volunteer. You don’t have to be fast or super-fit. Just come along and enjoy being active in the outdoors! 💪🌿
1️⃣ REGISTER ONLINE
Register once and receive your personal parkrun barcode.
👉 www.parkrun.co.za/register
• Complete the registration and choose your home parkrun.
• Remember to opt in for volunteering — volunteers are what keep parkrun going! 🙌
• Download your personal barcode from your confirmation email/profile.
• Print it or save a scannable version on your phone or smartwatch.
2️⃣ FIND YOUR LOCAL PARKRUN 📍
Check the parkrun SA website for events near you:
👉 www.parkrun.co.za
For Harrismith parkrun, visit:
👉 www.parkrun.co.za/harrismith
📅 Every Saturday morning
⏰ Typically 8:00 AM
Check the event page before you come for the latest information about the start time, parking and course.
3️⃣ ON EVENT DAY 🏃♂️
Arrive about 15 minutes early so you can attend the First Timers Welcome.
Then simply complete the 5 km course at your own pace. Walk, jog, run — whatever works for you! 😊
👧 Children aged 4–11 are welcome but must stay within arm’s reach of an adult.
🐕 Dogs are not permitted at Harrismith parkrun.
👶 Prams can complete the course, but the dirt track route can be difficult with a pram.
4️⃣ GETTING YOUR RESULTS 📱
Once you finish:
🏁 Cross the finish line and continue through the finish funnel.
🎟️ Collect your finishing position token.
📱 Take your personal barcode and finish token to a scanning volunteer.
♻️ Hand the plastic finish token back so it can be reused next week.
📧 Keep an eye on your email for your official timed result!
🙋♀️ DON'T WANT TO RUN OR WALK?
VOLUNTEER! ❤️
You can still be part of parkrun by volunteering. Contact your local team through the event page, or arrive early on Saturday and speak to the Event Director.
Volunteer roles include:
⏱️ Timekeeping
📍 Course marshalling
🚶 Tail walking
📱 Barcode scanning
…and many more!
Come join us at Harrismith parkrun! 🌳🏃♀️🚶♂️
Bring a friend, bring the family, get outside and enjoy 5 km of community, fresh air and fun! ❤️
