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24/06/2026

Why do you parkrun and parkrun goals and

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23/06/2026

Five reasons young people thrive as parkrun volunteers 🎉

This Youth Month, it’s a great time to reflect on the role young people play in shaping strong, connected communities. For high school learners, volunteering at parkrun offers more than just a way to complete community service hours, it’s an opportunity to learn, grow, and be part of something meaningful.

Whether it’s helping at the finish line, supporting participants on the course as a marshal, or simply showing up for others, volunteering at parkrun is a powerful way for young people to make every Saturday count👇

This Youth Month, it’s a great time to reflect on the role young people play in shaping strong, connected communities. For high school learners, volunteering at parkrun offers more than just a way to complete community service hours, it’s an opportunity to learn, grow, and be part of something m...

22/06/2026

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Winter may be settling in across South Africa, but our parkrunners continue to shine brighter than the morning frost! Whether you're braving icy starts, chasing personal goals, or simply enjoying time with friends, every parkrun journey is worth celebrating.

This week, we're warming things up by congratulating these incredible milestone achievers:

🌟 500 Milestone
Jeff White – Bosmont Stadium parkrun

🌟 250 Milestone
Irna Zara – Kimberley parkrun
Patrick Golden – Edenvale parkrun (and an impressive 150 volunteer credits!)
Judith Ancer – Atholl parkrun
Dhes Pillay – Richards Bay parkrun

🌟 100 Milestone
Andrew Kutama – Victoria Lake parkrun

🌟 50 Milestone
Boitumelo Ntshwana – Golden Harvest parkrun

Congratulations to each of you! From chilly winter mornings to sunny Saturday adventures, your dedication, determination and community spirit have brought you to these remarkable milestones.

Have you recently earned a milestone wristband, volunteer t-shirt, or reached a personal parkrun achievement? We'd love to celebrate with you too! Share your milestone in the comments below and tell us where your parkrun journey has taken you. 👇

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22/06/2026

❄️ ❄️

Winter may be settling in across South Africa, but our parkrunners continue to shine brighter than the morning frost! Whether you're braving icy starts, chasing personal goals, or simply enjoying time with friends, every parkrun journey is worth celebrating.

This week, we're warming things up by congratulating these incredible milestone achievers:

🌟 **500 Milestone**
Jeff White – Bosmont Stadium parkrun

🌟 **250 Milestone**
Irna Zara – Kimberley parkrun
Patrick Golden – Edenvale parkrun (and an impressive 150 volunteer credits!)
Judith Ancer – Atholl parkrun
Dhes Pillay – Richards Bay parkrun

🌟 **100 Milestone**
Andrew Kutama – Victoria Lake parkrun

🌟 **50 Milestone**
Boitumelo Ntshwana – Golden Harvest parkrun

Congratulations to each of you! From chilly winter mornings to sunny Saturday adventures, your dedication, determination and community spirit have brought you to these remarkable milestones.

Have you recently earned a milestone wristband, volunteer t-shirt, or reached a personal parkrun achievement? We'd love to celebrate with you too! Share your milestone in the comments below and tell us where your parkrun journey has taken you. 👇

21/06/2026

Happy Father's Day to all the fathers and father figures in our parkrun community! 💙

Many parkrunners discovered their love for movement because a dad, grandfather, uncle, coach, mentor, or father figure encouraged them to take that first step, jog, walk, or run.

Today, we celebrate the people who wake up early, cheer from the sidelines, volunteer when needed, share the journey, and inspire us to keep moving forward.

Whether you're walking, jogging, running, volunteering, or simply supporting others, thank you for the positive impact you make in the lives of those around you.

From all of us at parkrun South Africa, we wish you a wonderful Father's Day filled with family, friendship, and plenty of parkrun memories. 🌳🏃‍♂️💚

20/06/2026

Did anyone else take their Dad out for a parkrun today?

Let us know where you celebrated parkrunday!!

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19/06/2026

Have you ever heard people talking about the parkrun newsletter and wondered why it never lands in your inbox?

You could be missing out on inspiring stories, community highlights, milestone celebrations, volunteer spotlights, and all the latest parkrun news from around South Africa.

Simply follow these steps to update your profile, and you’ll be ready to receive our weekly newsletter every Friday. Trust us — it’s the best way to start your parkrun weekend! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️📧✨

19/06/2026

👨‍👧‍👦 A Father's Day "Did you know"?

Many young parkrunners discovered their love for movement because a dad, grandfather, or father figure brought them along to parkrun one Saturday morning.
What may have started as a simple walk, jog, volunteer role, or family outing often became something much bigger — a lifelong love of being active, spending time outdoors, and being part of a community.

On Father's Day, this Sunday, we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, uncles, mentors, and role models who lace up their shoes, lead by example, and inspire the next generation to take that first step.

Sometimes the greatest gift a father figure can give isn't advice — it's simply showing up.

💚 Happy Father's Day to all the father figures who have helped create parkrun memories, one Saturday at a time.

18/06/2026

Walking in my father’s shoes: From parkrun to Comrades 👟

For many parkrunners, the journey starts with one simple Saturday morning 5k. For Comrades Marathon hopeful Lindokuhle Mashabane from Mapetla parkrun, it started with inspiration from the community around him.

Watching everyday parkrunners who had conquered Comrades made him realise that the dream was possible for him too. From his first parkrun in 2023 to completing his first Comrades in 2025, Lindokuhle shares how community spirit, volunteers, tired legs and Saturday morning consistency helped shape his running journey👇

For many parkrunners, the journey starts with one simple Saturday morning 5k. For Comrades Marathon hopeful Lindokuhle Mashabane from Mapetla parkrun, it started with inspiration from the community around him. Watching everyday parkrunners who had conquered Comrades made him realise that the dream w...