Page 7 - 07 November 2025

THE REPORTER 7 NOVEMBER 2025 · PAGE 7

Barkly East parkrun

Launches with Community Spirit

and Scenic Views Register at: https://www.parkrun.co.za

Parkrun is a collection of 5-kilometre events for runners,
The Barkly East Golf Club came alive on Saturday East London, and Johan- well as all the supporters. walkers and volunteers that take place every Saturday
morning as the town proudly hosted its inaugural nesburg. Their participation With its stunning route and morning at more than 2,000 locations in 23 countries
brought a festive, cross-
parkrun, drawing 54 enthusiastic participants to its strong community support,
regional spirit to the launch across five continents. Parkrun was founded by Paul
picturesque 5-kilometre course. Runners, joggers, and showcased the unifying Barkly East parkrun is set to Sinton-Hewitt on 2 October 2004 at Bushy Park in
and walkers alike embraced the fresh mountain air power of parkrun. become a cherished weekly London, England.
tradition. Whether chasing a
and rolling fairways, marking a joyful beginning to The event was made time or enjoying a stroll, Source: Wikipedia
what promises to be a weekly celebration of health, possible by the dedication everyone is welcome.
community, and nature. and vision of new event Parkrun Barkly East takes
director Julianna Meyer, place every Saturday at
Of the 54 finishers, an attended the launch, offering whose leadership and 08:00 AM at the Barkly East
impressive 52 were first-time encouragement and cele- passion for community Golf Club. Registration is
Parkrunners, reflecting the brating the growth of the wellness turned the dream of free and open to all.
event's strong local appeal parkrun movement in the a Barkly East parkrun into Remember to register and
and welcoming spirit. While Eastern Cape. Their pre- reality. Volunteers and get your parkrun Barcode.
no new Personal Bests were sence was a highlight for supporters praised the Remember to bring your
recorded this week, the many participants and smooth organization and Barcode everytime you
energy and camaraderie volunteers, underscoring the warm atmosphere. Thank come to walk or run,
were unmistakable. significance of the event. you to all the volunteers who otherwise no results can be
Adding to the excitement, Runners represented five made the event possible as recorded.
legendary parkrun ambas- different clubs from across
sador Bruce Fordyce and Gill South Africa, with visitors
Fordyce (the Territory travelling from Stilbaai,
Manager of parkrun global) Bloemfontein, Aliwal North,

A couple from Stilbaai enjoyes parkrun so much,
their goal is to attend and take part in as many
parkruns around the country as possible.

How to get involved
In advance: If you know in advance that you would
like to volunteer (either the next weekend or a future
date) please email barklyeastgolfclub@parkrun.com
and we will be in touch – we’d love to hear from you!
Please include your full name and, if you know it,
your parkrun ID found on your barcode.

On the day: If you’re not sure of your weekend plans
and don’t want to commit in advance, just turn up
and talk to the volunteers when you arrive – we can
never have too many volunteers!