Love in every stride at Bryanston parkrun
Runners, walkers, families and even four-legged friends filled Riverside Park in Bryanston in celebration of love, fitness and community spirit on Valentine’s Day.
Hundreds of people gathered at Riverside Park on Valentine’s Day morning, transforming the green space into a vineyard celebration of fitness, community and love.
The Bryanston Parkrun saw participants of all ages, some running personal bests, some enjoying a relaxed walk with their dogs and some families pushing strollers as they crossed the finish line together.
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Smiles were everywhere, with volunteers cheering. Commenting on the run turnout, Bryanston Parkrun director Justine Brass said, “Today was a great turnout. I had hopefully over 1 000 runners today, and I feel absolutely chuffed being an organiser today. Today is a special day dedicated to men and women, and what better way to celebrate than together at the park?”
Brass also praised his team for making the event a success.
“My volunteers did a fantastic job. And I would like to say thanks to my run director for the day, Felicity Cook.”
Run director for the day, Felicity Cook, described the morning as fun.
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“Today was fun, okay, just fun. The community members brought us chocolate. So as the guys came over the finish line, they got some Jungle Oats bars. It was a good community spirit to see everybody out together having fun.”
She added that the park’s manicured flower beds and open spaces provided a romantic backdrop.
@caxtonjoburgnorth Runners, walkers, families and even four-legged friends filled Riverside Park in Bryanston in celebration of love, fitness and community spirit on Valentine’s Day. The event director Justin Brass and the run director for the day Felicity Cook reflect on the event’s turnout. #Sandton #Parkrun ♬ original sound – Caxton Joburg North
“There’s nothing more romantic than a walk in the park with a beautifully done flower bed. Just spend time with your loved one.”
Among the participants was a 78-year-old Vino Naidoo, who completed her 100th parkrun.
“I just completed my 100th parkrun on Valentine’s Day, and I’m so happy. I’m 78 years old and fit.”
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