Rose parkrun, Lenasia

Rose parkrun, Lenasia Rose parkrun, Lenasia is a free, weekly timed 5km event which takes place every Saturday at Rose Par

17/06/2026

Cold starts? No problem ❄️

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Wear it as a neck warmer, headband, beanie, or face cover. However the morning calls for it, the parkwrap adapts. Seamless, breathable, moisture-wicking, and quick-drying, it works as hard as you do, without the fuss.

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🏅 FROM ROSEPARK TO THE COMRADES MARATHON! 🏅​Huge, heartfelt congratulations to our incredible Rosepark parkrun regulars ...
15/06/2026

🏅 FROM ROSEPARK TO THE COMRADES MARATHON! 🏅
​Huge, heartfelt congratulations to our incredible Rosepark parkrun regulars who took on the ultimate human race—the 2026 Comrades Marathon!
​You swapped our weekly 5km for an epic, grueling journey, and you made the entire community incredibly proud. A massive shoutout to our incredible finishers who beat the clock:
• ​🏃‍♂️ Madimetsa David Mothapo – Crossed the line in an impressive 7h28!
• ​🏃‍♂️ Victor Motaung – Crossed the line in a phenomenal 10h00!
• 🏃‍♂️ Chris – Finished in an amazing 11h17!
• ​🏃‍♂️ Naresh – Conquered the distance in 11h49!
• ​🏃‍♂️ Joe – Brought it home in a fantastic 11h53!
• ​🏃‍♂️ Bilal – Dug deep to finish in 11h55!
​A Special Salute to Aunty Shireena:
Comrades is a race of immense highs and devastating challenges. A massive shoutout to Aunty Shireena, who battled severe cramps and struggled through the pain, yet showed the true spirit of a champion by refusing to give up and finishing the entire distance, even though she just missed the official cut-off time. You are an absolute inspiration, Aunty Shireena, and your grit embodies the true heart of our community! ❤️
​Whether it was a medal or an display of pure ultimate courage, your dedication and spirit are what parkrun is all about.
A massive shout-out and congratulations to one of our stellar regular volunteers, Siddika Coovadia, for her incredible efforts out on the field assisting the team.

​Drop your congratulatory messages and photos for our heroes in the comments below! 👇
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14/06/2026

We’ve done it 🤩

There have now been 1 million parkrun events!

Thanks a million to everyone who has been part of our journey 🙌

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Sun, Community, and Milestones: Rose parkrun Event #314​A crisp but beautifully warm winter morning greeted 163 energet...
13/06/2026

Sun, Community, and Milestones: Rose parkrun Event #314

​A crisp but beautifully warm winter morning greeted 163 energetic participants at Rose parkrun, Lenasia, for Event #314 on Saturday, 13 June 2026. The ideal weather set the perfect stage for a morning filled with camaraderie, personal achievements, and community spirit.
​Among the field was a fantastic mix of local regulars, enthusiastic newcomers scanning the barcode for the very first time, and visiting tourists. Embodying the true global spirit of parkrun, tourist Jacob Rocca not only joined the event but also generously stepped up to volunteer as today’s Tailwalker, ensuring every single participant made it home safely and with a smile.

​Part of Global History: 1 Million Events Worldwide
​What made this Saturday truly historic was that Rose parkrun was part of a massive global celebration. This weekend, the international parkrun community officially celebrated its 1 millionth event worldwide! From its humble beginnings with just 13 runners in a London park back in 2004, parkrun has grown into a global phenomenon, and the Lenasia community proudly added its energy to this incredible milestone.

​Special Milestones to Celebrate
​The heartbeat of Rose parkrun relies heavily on dedication, and this week, two incredible milestones took center stage:
• ​Yusuf Sarwan reached an extraordinary milestone, completing his 300th parkrun! Achieving 300 runs requires years of consistency and dedication, and the community is immensely proud of this massive achievement.
• ​The beloved "Uncle" Ismail Coovadia celebrated his 200th parkrun. Uncle Ismail is a cornerstone of the event, having dedicated many of those events to volunteering as a parkwalker, keeping others motivated and moving.

​Chasing the Ultimate Up-Run: Comrades 2026
​With the ultimate human race just around the corner, there was an undeniable buzz of athletic excitement in the air.

​Rose parkrun paused to extend its warmest wishes and a massive "good luck" to all the local athletes heading to KwaZulu-Natal. The entire community is rallying behind the runners from the Lenasia Athletic Club (LAC), as well as the dedicated Rose parkrun regulars who are taking on the grueling Comrades Marathon 2026.

​"Whether you are chasing a medal or simply aiming to conquer the distance, the spirit of Lenasia is running right there with you!"

​Thank you to all the phenomenal volunteers who made Event #314 possible. See you all next Saturday, same time, same place—bring a friend along!

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Your invitation has arrived ✉️Join us this weekend for the biggest parkrun celebration yet: one million events delivered...
11/06/2026

Your invitation has arrived ✉️

Join us this weekend for the biggest parkrun celebration yet: one million events delivered 🎊

Who are you bringing along? Tag them below 👇

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10/06/2026

How did we get to 1 million parkrun events? 🤔

It didn’t happen overnight.

Here are some of the key moments reached along the journey.

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09/06/2026

Before 1 million events… there was Event 1 🧡

But what was it really like?

Let’s go back to 2004 and take a look at the key details.

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The Comrades Marathon is just 18 parkruns back-to-back.Every runner knows the mental trick of breaking a long run down. ...
09/06/2026

The Comrades Marathon is just 18 parkruns back-to-back.

Every runner knows the mental trick of breaking a long run down. You do not think about the finish line 80+ kilometres away. You think about the next tree, the next water station, or the next hill.

If you have ever completed a Saturday morning 5km, you already know exactly what it takes to finish a fraction of the Ultimate Human Race. When the distance feels overwhelming, stop looking at the massive total on your watch. Just focus on banking the 5km right in front of you, dust yourself off, and start the next one.

How do you mentally tackle your long runs? Let us know your favourite mind games in the comments!



Lenasia Athletic Club

parkrun is where future Comrades Marathon runners often discover their love for endurance sport. 🏃‍♂️✨ Every legend star...
08/06/2026

parkrun is where future Comrades Marathon runners often discover their love for endurance sport. 🏃‍♂️✨

Every legend starts somewhere. For many, that ultimate 85.77km journey from Durban to Pietermaritzburg begins with a simple, friendly 5km on a Saturday morning.
Whether you are chasing a personal best or just enjoying the community spirit, parkrun builds the consistency, grit, and passion needed to tackle The Ultimate Human Race.

Best of luck to our Lenasia Athletic Club and parkrunners who will be at this year's Comrades Marathon.

Frosty Mornings and Warm Hearts: Rose parkrun’s Winter Beanie Run Draws a Crowd​The winter chill was no match for the co...
06/06/2026

Frosty Mornings and Warm Hearts: Rose parkrun’s Winter Beanie Run Draws a Crowd

​The winter chill was no match for the community spirit in Lenasia this Saturday morning. Despite a cold and frosty start, a vibrant crowd of 103 participants laced up their running shoes and gathered at Rose parkrun for a special Winter Beanie Run.

​The course was ablaze with color as parkrunners and walkers donned their favorite, coziest beanies to brave the elements, bringing plenty of warmth and good cheer to the chilly morning.

​Welcoming New Faces
​The crisp weather didn't deter newcomers or visitors. The Rose parkrun family was delighted to welcome several first-timers stepping out for their very first parkrun, alongside a fantastic group of tourists who traveled to experience Lenasia’s famous hospitality.

​Celebrating Our Volunteering Heroes
​The true heartbeat of parkrun is its volunteers, and this week featured two incredible milestones. A massive round of applause and congratulations go to:

​Jaysheel Rathod, who celebrated his 25th volunteer milestone, consistently bringing dedication and energy to the team.

​Farrah Adams, who reached her remarkable 50th volunteer milestone. Farrah is a familiar and reassuring face on the course, frequently ensuring everyone makes it home safely in her role as the Tail Walker.

​A huge thank you to all the volunteers who braved the frost to make this event possible, and to every participant who brought their energy (and their beanies!) to the park.

​See you next Saturday—don't forget your barcode!

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