Roodepoort parkrun

Park run is well organized, here at Len Rutter Park. And lots of fun, and challenges you. Also it help you physically and mentally. I encourage everyone to join. Make new friends. And live a little. Also you can take your Furry friend with 🐕‍🦺

I decided to switch up my usual parkrun this weekend and tried the Roodepoort parkrun. I had just as much fun as always! The route is a two-lap course with a mix of inclines and dips, adding a nice challenge. The volunteers were friendly, and my Maltese seemed to enjoy it just as much as I did!

Fairly hilly and uneven course with some bottle necks on the route but still enjoyable. Elevation gained 47,3 meter. This parkrun has very basic toilet facilities.

Enthusiasm lifted the spirits. Our first parkrun at Len Rutter Park was met with a number of runners in pajamas - what an enthusiastic bunch, more so the many volunteers. This Parkrun #327 had 693 runners - in July, on an overcast day ! Parking is plentiful. The run does two laps around the park, is varied with climbs and downhills but it doesn’t seem to bore, with the changing scenery of grassland and trees which follow the river line which ends in Florida Lake, much further on. You’ll pass the displays of the Rand Society of Model Engineers club after a short section along Louis Botha Drive. Marshall’s are there to guide. One section is rocky and a lady fell but was helped along by two gentlemen who willingly set aside their Park best for the day. The odd litter dumps and state of the river do dampen what could be a well kept park. Well done Roodepoort for turning a cold, overcast day into a memorable occasion with your enthusiasm.

Lovely volunteers and a very nice course, some hills and some lovely shaded areas.

Love the community of runners there. The volunteers are absolutely amazing for making this a success. The running trail is a bit bumpy if there's too many runners around you, but it's enjoyable. There's ample parking space with car guards for some peace of mind. The park toilets are in good condition and there's a coffee trailer if you missed your morning cup

A lovely place for parkruns. I did not see a toilet anywhere and most of the grass was unkempt and uncut, except for the trails.