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Heron Banks parkrun - Weekly Free 5km Timed Run
What is Heron Banks parkrun?
It is a 5km run - it's you against the clock.
When is it?
Every Saturday at 8:00am.
Where is it?
The event takes place at Heron Banks Golf and River Estate, Vaalpark, Sasolburg, 1947. See Course page for more details.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free! but please register before you first come along. Only ever register with parkrun once. Don't forget to bring a printed copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won't get a time
How fast do I have to be?
We all run for our own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace!
Heron Banks parkrun needs you!
It is entirely organised by volunteers - email heronbanks@parkrun.com to help.
We're friendly!
Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee in Heron Banks Golf Clubhouse - please come and join us!
Thanks to this week's volunteers
Annemarie OPPERMAN • Daniel OPPERMAN • Elwil VAN JAARSVELD • George VAN JAARSVELD • Heidi MALAN • Helen FOURIE • Janet FRONEMAN • Joan VAN JAARSVELD • Kevin ANDREW • Louis VAN EEDEN • Luke NEL • Martinus MALAN • Rc ROODT
See our volunteer page for details on getting involved in making Heron Banks parkrun happen.
Upcoming
Heron Banks parkrun takes place every Saturday at 8:00am
Please note Heron Banks parkrun is cancelled on 23/01/21 - See the news page for more detail
Other parkruns nearby
Phoenix Park (2.9km), Riviera on Vaal (13.3km), Meyerton (26.7km)Tips
- Don't forget paper barcode! See your initial registration email, your weekly parkrun newsletter, previous results emails, or you can request a reminder email. Phones don't scan, so please bring a printed copy.
- We operate a "No barcode, No result" policy. If you forget your printed barcode, you won't get a time.
- Coming along for the first time? Please make sure you have registered and also read the course description.
- Did you run this week? Check out the results page and news page which includes event reports - we normally update these a day or two after the event.
- Not received your results email? It may be in your spam folder. We've a few tips on our support site to help you.
- You look great! Have a look at the event photos.
- Want to know more? Read about us and the event.
- Our links page connects you to local and national running resources.
- This event is run by volunteers who love running; if you want to join us, find out more on our volunteering page.
- Summary event statistics are at the bottom of every page.
- Any other questions? Read our dedicated support site.