Roodepoort parkrun is off to a flying start in 2026 with two events already completed.

The New Year’s Day parkrun attracted 340 runners with eight first-timers taking part and a slew of milestones achieved on the day, including three people who completed their 10th races, three 25th milestones, two 50ths and three 100ths.

Munyaradzi Hluyo finished the New Year’s run in pole position in 21:20, more than a minute ahead of Jermaine Lee (22:27) in second, Reuben Swart (23:41) in third.

First-timer Mauritz Faling (24:42) and Ngoako Ramakgapola (24:46) rounded out the top five.

Juan Johnson was the first woman to cross the line, finishing her first parkrun in eighth position with a time of 25:05.

The usual Saturday parkrun on January 3 saw 445 runners take to the field in good spirits.

Sibusiso Sibiya took the top spot in a time of 22:10 ahead of Ian de Fouw (22:56).

Belabela Makoena took third place with 23:19, just a split second ahead of Charlie Strydom (23:22), a full minute ahead of parkrun first-timer and Run Zone AC runner Hendrik Cloete (24:23).

The women’s race was dominated by Phyllis de Fouw, who finished in sixth place in a time of 25:04.

The event saw an impressive 23 first-timers taking part, and nearly 20 runners improving on their personal best times.

There were also milestones aplenty with six runners completing their 10th races, five finishing their 25th, and one reaching 50.

The day also saw two runners completing their 100th races and two reaching their 150th races.