Parkrun in Standerton marks milestones

Tharina Maree celebrated her 250th parkrun.

October 23, 2025

Arisja Misselhorn 1 minute read

woman runs with two men holding up a with a number 250. — Tharina Maree completes her 250th parkrun, with Theo Schönfeldt and Eugene Viljoen holding up the milestone banner. Photo: Facebook

The 320th Riverpark parkrun was a morning of milestones and celebrations on Saturday. Veteran Tharina Maree, who runs in the 75-79 age group, celebrated her 250th parkrun, which she completed in 55:57.

Volunteers also had fun dressing up groom-to-be Theo Schönfeldt, who is getting married this weekend. Ten parkrunners achieved personal best times. They were Bongane Mpokane (17:15), also the first finisher of the 5km; Mphikeleli Aaron Steven Makhubo (28:16), Simon Ntuli (28:23), Kamogelo Sephiri (40:27), Xerchius van der Merwe (40:48), Charmain Kleynhans (40:50), JP Kleynhans (40:52), Judith Magdalena Kruger (43:54), Kitso Sephiri (46:48) and Busi Maseko (48:26).

Riverpark also welcomed nine first-timers and visitors, including Robert-Jan Stutterheim from parkrun World Tourists and Martin Gouws from Magnolia RR.

The volunteers who made the event possible were Andre Eagar, Martin Gouws, Lizette Jansen van Rensburg, Séan Jansen van Rensburg, Danie Laufs, Susan Laufs, Richard Mabaso, Lydia Roets, Zeldine Strydom, Robert-Jan Stutterheim, Marjorie Uys, Johannes Vosloo and Daniel Wright.

Man in a blue shirt runs with his dog on leash. — Frans Vermaak and Luca are regulars at the Riverpark parkrun. Photo: Facebook

Two women in pink volunteer bibs hold up yellow signs. — Zeldine Strydom and Lydia Roets promote being volunteers at the parkrun. Photo: Facebook

Man in black shirt and shorts holds up his hands. — Juandre du Plessis heads to the finish line. Photo: Facebook

Teenage boy wearing a white vest running. — Bongane Mpokane improves his personal best. Photo: Facebook

Man in athletic clothes made up with veil and bouquet — Groom-to-be Theo Schönfeldt is dressed up accordingly. Photo: Facebook

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October 23, 2025

Arisja Misselhorn 1 minute read

Arisja Misselhorn

I have been a journalist for more than 30 years. I worked for Caxton and Beeld and also for my own publication. I returned to Ridge Times in 2018. I became editor for Ridge Times, Standerton Advertiser and Streeknuus in 2023. I completed numerous courses throughout the years, and I have won several awards.