Despite wet and overcast conditions, Vryheid parkrun delivered another memorable Saturday morning marked by strong performances, milestones and visible enjoyment among the participants.

Sibiya leads the field in testing weather

Tyson Sibiya finished first overall, unfazed by the inclement weather. He crossed the line barely 10 seconds off his personal best time and then went on to complete a second lap, drawing praise from fellow runners and spectators.

Strong showing from women and juniors

The first female finisher was Prudence Nkosi, who recorded a solid run on the rain-soaked course. She was joined by her daughter, Alwande, who completed her third parkrun and achieved a personal best time, making it a stand-out morning for the pair.

Despite the challenging conditions, Sonja, Kowie and Alwande each managed to record personal best times, proving that the wet weather did little to dampen their determination.

First-timers and visitors add to the occasion

Two first-timers also featured prominently. Local runner Suhail Dhooma completed his first official parkrun and finished as the first junior, taking second place overall. The organisers described his performance as an impressive start to his parkrun journey.

Visiting runner Stuart Fourie from Durban North parkrun made his first appearance at Vryheid parkrun and volunteered as parkwalker on the day. With 331 parkruns completed, Fourie is on a personal mission to run every parkrun in KwaZulu-Natal, with only two venues remaining.

Milestone celebration closes a memorable morning

Another highlight of the morning was a milestone achievement by Cameron Boock, who completed his 50th parkrun, smiling through the rain as he celebrated the occasion.

The organisers say the turnout and positive atmosphere once again reflected the strong sense of community that defines Vryheid parkrun, regardless of weather conditions.

The news provided to you in this link comes to you from the editorial staff of the Vryheid Herald, a sold newspaper distributed in the Vryheid area.