Sun City has launched First Parkrun Series for fitness run

Free fitness fun every Saturday morning – starting from 07h00

 The Sun City Resort has began to be the newest addition to the global parkrun phenomenon.

 The course is ran entirely on permanent tarred golf cart paths at the Gary Player Golf Course, deservedly ranked as one of the most prestigious golf courses on the African continent. 

The 18-hole par-72 walking course has a 5km running trail along the course. Along the route, parkrun has green directional signage with marker boards at each kilometre to confirm participants’ progress. 

The parkrun is a free, community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. The 5km event takes place every Saturday morning at 225 locations around South Africa, with more being added all the time. 

Parkrun is positive, welcoming and inclusive, there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome.

While parkruns normally begin at 08h00, it’s important to note the Sun City event  began at 07h00. This gave participants a chance to hit the shower and still make it down for a hearty breakfast (which they have earned) 

Now taking place in countries around the globe, with enthusiasts adding locations to their parkrun “passports”, the first parkrun event was in Bushy Park, Teddington, UK, where 13 intrepid parkrunners got together on 2 October 2004. 

It was lo-tech in the beginning, with results collated on paper and the finish tokens were washers from the local hardware store. With the advance of technology, many hundreds of thousands of parkrunners are processed, websites updated and millions of emails sent each week. 

The parkrun community is growing all the time – but it’s all still based on the simple, basic principles formed from the start: weekly, free, for everyone, forever.

It’s a fantastic opportunity for Sun City guests and day visitors to stay active, on their own terms, whether they are seasoned runners or just want to get some fresh air. 

There’s no pressure, no competition – just a great way to explore the local area, meet new people, and enjoy your weekend.

  

Put on a pair of takkies, every weekend, arrive before the 07h00 whistle, and enjoy a leisurely walk or run along the 5km route. 

It's even more enjoyable with a companion, so invite a spouse, child, or friend to join you. They can also act as an accountability partner for days when you need some motivation.

 The parkrun community is very friendly, and you can chat with others as you go. And what’s more, you can add the iconic Sun City location to your parkrun passport. 

Day visitors have been welcomed to attend the parkrun at Sun City, with their parkrun passport granting them access to the resort but does not include entry to the Valley of Waves.

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Updated: 10 May 2025 Saturday  

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