New parkrun will take place on a farm
Fitness fiends from Benoni and surrounding areas now have another nearby parkrun available when the new Bapsfontein parkrun launches on the morning of September 2, at 8am.
Running legend and co-founder of the parkrun concept in South Africa, Bruce Fordyce, will be a guest runner on the morning.
“We really hope to attract many runners, joggers and walkers from Benoni and surrounds as Bapsfontein and the farm are close to Benoni,” said Troskie Neethling, event director of the Bapsfontein parkrun.
“Many youngsters don’t know that Bapsfontein was the social destination many years ago – with dances held at the Bapsfontein Hotel every Friday and Saturday,” he added.
The organisers are striving to put the neighbouring agricultural area back on the map with this new event.
“We believe that the Bapsfontein parkrun is unique as it will be held on a farm that is home to sheep, chickens, turkeys and one rabbit.
“Participants will be able to stay on for breakfast or a cup of coffee or just relax in an old, old farm environment.
“Some parkruns allow participants to walk their dogs and this will also be allowed at the Bapsfontein parkrun.”
The Bapsfontein parkrun will be be held on the farm “Doringdraad” (formerly known as Bapsfontein Blues Event Plaas) some 3km outside of Bapsfontein, just off the R50 towards Pretoria.
GPS co-ordinates to Doringdraad are S25.58.44.0 E28.23.44.6.
Runners coming on the R25 from Bronkhorstpruit direction must turn right at Bapsfontein’s only four-way stop, then proceed through Bapsfontein’s only three-way stop and then turn right into the first gravel road on the right.
Runners coming on the R51 from Benoni must turn left at Bapsfontein’s only four-way-stop, then proceed through Bapsfontein’s only three-way stop and then turn right into the 1st gravel road on the right.
Runners coming on the R50 from Delmas direction must pass straight through Bapsfontein’s only four-waystop, then proceed through Bapsfontein’s only three-way stop and then turn right into the first gravel road on the right.
Runners coming on the R25 from Kempton Park direction must turn left at Bapsfontein’s only three-way stop and then turn right into the first gravel road on the right.
• Parkrun volunteers organise free, weekly, 5km, timed runs around the world.
They are open to everyone. Entry is free. They are safe and easy to take part in.
To sign up, visit www.parkrun.co.za
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