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Locals brave rain for Rooi Point Parkrun

Rain fails to stop locals from completing the 5km Rooi Point Farm Parkrun, as runners enjoy festive spirit and community fun.

December 22, 2025

Anika Sanders 1 minute read

Runners of all ages take part in Rooi Point Farm Parkrun. — Rain fails to stop locals from completing the 5km Rooi Point Farm Parkrun, as runners enjoy festive spirit and community fun. Photo: Newcastle Advertiser / Anika Sanders

The threat of rain did not deter locals from tackling the 5km route at the Rooi Point Farm Parkrun on Saturday, December 13.

This weekly event, that got underway at 8am, brought with it laughter and good spirits; hinting at the already-in-full-swing festive season.

Parkrun will continue during the holiday season; as well as on public holidays.

For more information, visit their Facebook page at Rooi Point Farm Parkun.

Six people are standing in a group. THey are wearing pink reflective vests. They are outside, and the background is filled with a farmy/mountainous background. The sky is cloudy. — Volunteers: Pat Biljon, Shanee Charters, Mariette Nortjé, Rob Charters, Hennie Nortjé, Keith Haskins.
Photo: Newcastle Advertiser / Anika Sanders.

A man running with a Belgian Mellinois on a leash. The man is wearing a maroon shirt with black pants. He is running on gravel with grass on both sides. — Dr Jason Blick acheiving a new personal best.
Photo: Newcastle Advertiser / Anika Sanders

A man and a woman is walking down a dirt road. THe woman is wearing a pink reflective vest; the man is wearing a blue reflective vest. The man has a stick in his right hand. The woman is carrying a water bottle in her right hand. THere are mountains in the background. — Lenie and Johan Harmse.
Photo: Newcastle Advertiser / Anika Sanders

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