Betty’s Bay Parkrun

Sat, 29/06/2024, 08H00 - Sat, 28/12/2024, 11H00

Sat, 06/07/2024, 08H00 - Sat, 04/01/2025, 11H00

Betty’s Bay Parkrun is a weekly 5km community event held every Saturday morning at the Harold Porter National Botanical Garden. The Parkrun is free, fun, and friendly, with a stunning view of mountains, ocean and the botanical garden. Whether you walk, jog, run, crawl, or do a combo, you can travel at your own pace. Although times are recorded and sent to you for your benefit, everyone who finishes the Parkrun is a winner, whatever their placing! If the physical activity is not for you, Betty's Bay Parkrun welcomes volunteers and spectators because every fantastic event needs a solid backup crew and enthusiastic fan base! So grab your walking or running shoes, load friends, family and work colleagues into the car, and see you at the Betty's Bay Parkrun!

Please note that Betty's Bay Parkrun is a non-profit organisation and does not allow sales and advertising along the route or at the start and finish area.

Betty’s Bay Parkrun at Harold Porter National Botanical Garden is proud to be part of a global community event.

Parkrun is held in more than 2,000 locations in over 22 countries, on the planet.

There are currently 219 parkrun events around South Africa happening every Saturday with more locations being added all the time.

Parkrunners are welcome to attend any event!

How to Join

The Parkrun is free and you only need to register once, regardless of how many events you visit and whether you intend to walk, jog, run, volunteer or do a combination.

REGISTER HERE

The Betty’s Bay Parkrun is held every Saturday morning (weather permitting) in the Harold Porter National Botanical Garden.

The garden spans almost 200 hectares of land within the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve. Besides providing a monitored conservation project, it is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts.

Enjoy magnificent views of the Kogelberg Mountains and experience its stunning gorges, waterfalls, and diverse indigenous plant and animal life. The garden’s hiking trails are designed to accommodate all fitness levels, ensuring everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of the surroundings. Among these trails is a wheelchair-friendly option, making it accessible for all visitors to experience the garden's stunning landscapes.

Read more about Harold Porter National Botanical Garden, here.

The Garden Restaurant at Harold Porter National Botanical Garden welcomes Parkrunners.

Grab a post-Parkrun coffee, feast on a hearty breakfast, and enjoy the fresh mountain air and spectacular scenery, you deserve it!

Read more about The Garden Restaurant, here.

“The Betty’s Bay Parkrun is in the most beautiful park run location with mountains, sea views and an amazing botanical garden, all in one.” Tim Elliott

“Betty’s Bay Parkrun in the Harold Porter National Botanical Garden. All Parkruns start at 8:00 sharp so be there 10 to 15 minutes before. There is ample free parking in the gardens or up the side street. The botanical garden kindly gives free entry to those taking part in the Parkrun. This parkrun has a loop system so you repeat part of the run. The marshalling is excellent or you can just follow a regular. The route is uneven in places with up-hills and downhills, so it isn’t suitable for prams (or if you are unsteady on your feet). We bought a coffee at the restaurant and found a bench to enjoy the garden after our walk. This must be one of my favourite Parkruns for the scenery, the people who marshal and the participants.” Rosemary Smith

“Lovely venue and a well-organised parkrun through the beautiful botanical garden along paved and smooth dirt pathways. You run up from the valley so there is a gradual incline for at least half the route. The course includes some repeated sections and can be confusing at times. It’s not too congested and you could have a good time here. The restaurant is a great place to stay for coffee and breakfast afterwards.” Gus B

Every Saturday Morning