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Locals encouraged to attend Atholl Park run every Saturday at Winston Ridge Park

The weekly event is organised by volunteers and takes place every Saturday morning in Winston Ridge Park at 8:00.

On an overcast, chilly April 14 morning, 218 participants and 17 volunteers eagerly awaited the start of another Atholl parkrun.

David Elvin. Photo: Asanda Matlhare

The weekly event, over 5kms is organised by volunteers and takes place every Saturday morning in Winston Ridge Park.

Nerina Visser celebrates her 50th Parkrun. Photo: Asanda Matlhare

Parkrun is usually attended by runners, walkers and joggers. There were 15 first-timers and 24 recorded personal bests.

Brandon ver Maak. Photo: Asanda Matlhare
Tapiwa Masinyane. Photo: Asanda Matlhare

Nerina Visser, a regular participant completed her 50th parkrun milestone to cheers and congratulations.

Nhlawuleko Shibiri. Photo: Asanda Matlhare

Visser reflects on her parkrun journey, “My first parkrun was November 2019 after I had bariatric surgery and I began walking and building up stamina.”

Richard Jansen. Photo: Asanda Matlhare
Tsaukani Masilela. Photo: Asanda Matlhare

She added that she was elated to have completed her 50th parkrun.

Thulani Babeli. Photo: Asanda Matlhare
Henry Makane. Photo: Asanda Matlhare

For more information about Atholl parkrun locals can visit the website.

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