Ladysmith parkrun

01/11/2026

🏃‍♀️☀️ Ladysmith parkrun – Event 424! 🎉

It was a hot one this morning, but that didn’t stop our amazing 127 runners, joggers and walkers from getting out of bed and joining us for another parkrun! 🌞👏

A warm welcome to all our visitors and first-timers. We hope you enjoyed the morning, despite the heat, and that we’ll see you back again next week. Remember, the more, the merrier! 😊

A special shout-out to our very own Flippie Fourie, who celebrated a fantastic milestone today by completing his 100th parkrun! 💯🥳 It was lovely to see him surrounded by friends and family cheering him on. Well done, Flippie! Here’s to many more Saturday mornings!

🎈 SAVE THE DATE! 🎈

Ladysmith parkrun is turning 10 YEARS OLD next week Saturday the first Saturday in November! 🎂🎉

Come and celebrate this special milestone with us. Dig out your party outfits, bring a balloon or two, and let’s make it a morning to remember!

Ten years of steps, smiles, friendships and Saturday morning memories – and we’re just getting started! ❤️

See you all next week. Remember, parkrun is for everyone, and nobody ever regrets getting up for a Saturday morning parkrun! 😉

25/10/2026

🏃‍♀️🌞 Ladysmith parkrun – Event 423! 🌞🏃‍♂️

With a number of sporting activities taking place in and around town this morning, including the Cancer Walk, we were still delighted to welcome 77 runners, joggers and walkers to Ladysmith parkrun! 🎉

A warm welcome to all our first-timers and visitors from Gauteng and England 🇿🇦🇬🇧. Our visitors from England described the course as “tough” – and with the warm conditions we’re experiencing during this heatwave, we can certainly understand why! 🥵☀️

💧 A little reminder to everyone: Please stay hydrated, especially on these hot days, and don’t forget to bring your water bottle along to parkrun.

🎈👕 And don’t forget to start planning your party clothes and balloons for our parkrun birthday celebration on the first Saturday of November! 🎉🥳

And finally, a very special Happy Birthday to our wonderful parkrun report writer, Romola Naidoo, who lives all the way over in New Zealand! 🇳🇿🎂

We wish you a fantastic birthday and everything of the very best for another trip around the sun! 🌍☀️🎉

From all of us at Ladysmith parkrun — have a wonderful weekend! ❤️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

17/10/2026

🌞🏃‍♀️ Greetings from all of us at Ladysmith parkrun! 🏃‍♂️🌞

🔥 What a scorcher! We’re currently experiencing a heatwave, with temperatures reaching a sizzling 29°C by 9:00am! 🥵☀️ But that certainly didn’t stop our dedicated runners, joggers and walkers from lining up for parkrun #422! 🙌

👟 141 parkrunners joined us today, including lots of visitors and first-timers — it was wonderful to see so many new faces!

🌍 A special welcome to our visitors:
🏃‍♂️ Rodney & Jane Cook from Ballito, both experienced parkrunners with 350+ milestone events each! 👏👏
🏃‍♂️ Luiz de Andrade from Welkom in the Free State, with an amazing 260+ milestone runs and 70+ tourist events! 🌎
🇲🇺 And a big Mauritian welcome to the lovely ladies who joined us today!
🇿🇦 Yongama Madyibi from Bela-Bela also joined us, bringing along his beautiful Afrikaans accent! 😄

It’s fantastic to see our faithful parkrunners bringing their friends and visitors along to experience the joy of parkrun. ❤️

💧 HEATWAVE REMINDER!
Please bring plenty of water and stay hydrated on warm days like today. And don’t forget our four-legged parkrunners 🐶 — make sure your pets have access to water along the route too always on a leash! 💦🐾

🎈🎉 SAVE THE DATE! 🎉🎈
Our parkrun birthday celebration will take place on the first Saturday of November! 🥳 Start getting your party gear, balloons and festive spirit ready! 🎊🎈👒

🙏 A very special THANK YOU to our amazing volunteers!
Your time, energy and support are what help make each parkrun a success. We truly appreciate every one of you! ❤️👏

Until next Saturday… keep moving, keep smiling and keep spreading the parkrun love! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💙

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11/10/2026

🏃‍♀️🌞 LADYSMITH PARKRUN REPORT – EVENT #421! 🎉🎈

What a fantastic morning at Ladysmith parkrun! 💚💛

A wonderful 140 runners, joggers and walkers joined us for Event #421! 🙌 We managed to cross the finish line just before the morning’s low clouds began to disappear. The weather was heating up, so those clouds were a very welcome sight! ☁️😎

💧 A little reminder: As the temperatures rise, remember to bring your water bottle along and stay hydrated. Let’s keep those smiles shining and those feet moving! 🥤👟

🌍 A warm Ladysmith welcome! A big hello to all our first-timers and visitors from Nieu-Zeeland (New Zealand)! 🇳🇿👏 We hope you enjoyed our beautiful course and the wonderful parkrun spirit. We can’t wait to see you all again!

🎂🎉 SAVE THE DATE – 7 NOVEMBER! 🎉🎂

Something VERY special is coming! 🥳 Ladysmith parkrun will be celebrating its 10TH ANNIVERSARY! 🥂🎈 Ten years of running, walking, jogging, friendships, laughter and amazing memories! ❤️

Let’s start getting ready for the big celebration! 🎊
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring your family and friends along.
🎉 Dress up in your favourite party clothes.
🎈 Bring your balloons and festive spirit.
📸 Let’s make it a morning to remember!

Whether you run like the wind, jog at your own pace or walk with a friend, there’s a place for YOU at Ladysmith parkrun! 💚👟

Spread the word, bring the party vibes and let’s make our 10th birthday celebration AMAZING! 🥳🎂🎈

💚🏃‍♀️🎉

03/10/2026

03/10/2026

🎉🏃‍♀️ Ladysmith parkrun – Event #420 🏃‍♂️☀️
🎂 Celebrating 22 Years of parkrun! 🎂

What a glorious sunny October morning for another fantastic parkrun! ☀️🌿

Our 120 parkrunners made the most of Event #420, and it was wonderful to welcome so many first-timers to the parkrun family. 👋😊 We hope you enjoyed the morning and look forward to seeing you all again next week!

A huge THANK YOU 🙌 to our dedicated volunteers who generously give their time, energy and support to make parkrun possible every week. You are the heart of our event! ❤️

📱 Barcode reminder:
Please have your parkrun barcode ready before you reach the barcode scanners. This helps keep the scanning process moving smoothly and avoids delays.

If your barcode is saved on your cellphone, please make sure it is easily accessible before reaching the scanners. 📲✅

And as we celebrate 22 wonderful years of parkrun, let’s keep walking, jogging, running and volunteering together! 🎉🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

See you next Saturday! 👋😊

30/09/2026

https://blog.parkrun.com/nz/2026/09/29/celebrate-22together-22-years-of-parkrun/

As we step into our 22nd year, join us on a journey down memory lane through 22 amazing years of parkrun!
It all started on Saturday 2 October 2004, when 13 runners and five volunteers turned up to Bushy Park in Teddington, London, for a free, timed, 5k run — though it was then known as the Bushy Park Time Trial.

Now, 22 years later, we take a look back at all of the moments that have shaped parkrun as we know it today. 🥳

As we step into our 22nd year, join us on a journey down memory lane through 22 amazing years of parkrun! Bushy Park Time Trial It all started on Saturday 2 October 2004, when 13 runners and five volunteers turned up to Bushy Park in Teddington, London, for a free, timed, 5k run — though...

26/09/2026

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26/09/2026

Ladysmith Parkrun Heritage day celebrations

26/09/2026

🌞🏃‍♀️ Ladysmith parkrun – What a beautiful spring morning 🌸🌿Happy SA Heritage to everyone 🇿🇦 #419

What a glorious sunny morning it was at Ladysmith! ☀️💚 After all the rain we’ve had over the past week, the course was a little muddy with some casual water 💦👟 — but the golf course is starting to show off its beautiful green spring colours again! 🌱⛳️

A big WELCOME to all our first-timers! 👋🥳 And an extra-special welcome to our parkrun visitors from Johannesburg, Wits parkrun, Standerton, Umtata and Shongweni! 🌍🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ We hope you had a fantastic time with us and enjoyed your Ladysmith experience! ❤️

👏 A HUGE thank you to our amazing volunteers! Your time, smiles and encouragement help make parkrun happen every Saturday. 🙌💛

We would love to see more of our parkrun family getting involved! 🥰 We especially need marshals along the route to help guide our visitors and first-timers. If you’d like to volunteer, please come and chat to us on Saturday morning! 📣

⛳️ Thank you once again to the Ladysmith Golf Club for giving us the privilege of running, walking and enjoying this beautiful course every week. 💚

📲 Not registered yet? No problem! Check the link in our bio to register before your first parkrun. And remember to bring your barcode with you next Saturday! 🧾🏃‍♀️✨

Have a fantastic weekend, parkrun family! 🌸☀️
We can’t wait to see you all again next Saturday! 🥳❤️

Lace up 👟 | Show up 🙌 | Have fun 🎉 | parkrun! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️Remember to Fist bump or greet our special volunteers around the course 🤙🏽