Lavender Mill parkrun

**EVENT CANCELLATION - 25 APRIL 2026**

A reminder to all our parkrunners that there will be no parkrun this coming Saturday 25 April 2026 due to the Loskop Marathon. We wish all participants best of luck for their respective races!

Thank you for your understanding.

Please spread the word!

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Please support CHOC (Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa ) The moooootivators🐄🐮❤️

**Event Report #122 - 17 January 2026**

Last weekend, we had some visitors from the UK, who not only sped through our event but also had some lovely feedback to share about our parkun which we are sharing below.

Thank you Sarah and Adrian and Lavender Mill hopes to see you again! 🌳

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We are visiting from the UK, staying at Dullstroom on the Dam for a month. The Dullstroom parkrun is closed at the moment, whilst a new course is prepared, which means we had an opportunity to explore further afield and visit the wonderful Lavender Mill parkrun.

The instructions to reach it are perfect, along with good parking facilities and toilets. We immediately received a very warm welcome and enjoyed chatting with lots of folk. The briefing was clear & sprinkled with humour. It highlighted a participant who will be celebrating their 89th birthday tomorrow and another on reaching their 10th run - congratulations to both!

The course is beautiful & despite the recent “British style” wet weather (sorry!) it was still good underfoot. The route is easy to follow, winding across fields and through woodland.

The finish line team were very efficient and finishers tokens were scanned quickly. The “first finisher chair” is a lovely touch and Adrian enjoyed sitting on it!

Afterwards there is a lovely cafe with plenty of seating inside & out, to enjoy breakfast and drinks. The younger ones can burn off more energy in the play area.

Thank you to everyone at Lavender Mill parkrun!

Sarah and Adrian

As we reach the end of 2025, we’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has helped make parkrun possible this year.

From our partners, funders, fundraisers, supporters and landowners to all the volunteers, walkers, joggers and runners who join us each week — you are amazing.

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🎉 New Year’s parkrun – 1 January 2026 🎉

Let’s start 2026 on a positive note together!
You’re invited to join us for a fun and energising special parkrun on New Year’s Day.

📅 Date: Thursday, 1 January 2026
⏰ Time: 08:00
📍 Where: Lavender Mill

🌈 Theme: Wear your brightest colours to welcome the new year with positivity and good vibes!

Run, jog, or walk — everyone is welcome. Bring your energy, smiles, and New Year’s spirit!✨

We hope to see you there!

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** TUTU DAY - 22 NOVEMBER 2025**

🎉 It’s tutu time at parkrun! 💃

Whenever parkrun day (aka Saturday!) falls on the 22nd of the month, it’s tutu (2-2) day — and this Saturday is the day!

Bring out your tutus and join us at Lavender Mill for a morning full of fun and cheers! ✨

📅 Saturday 22nd | ⏰ 8:00am | 📍Lavender Mill parkrun

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🏴‍☠️ Ahoy, Parkrunners! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Get ready for to drop the anchor for ⚓Lavender Mill parkrun — 111th Event ⚓

Date: 8 November 2025
Time: 8:00 AM (Arrive early, me hearties!)
Location: The Lavender Mill

🦜 Theme: PIRATES!

Grab yer eyepatch, don yer stripes, and polish yer hook — we’re celebrating our 111th parkrun with a swashbuckling, treasure-seeking adventure!

🏅 What to Expect:

Fancy dress encouraged (Pirates, parrots & sea captains welcome!)

Spot prizes for best costumes

Post-run loot (a.k.a. cake & coffee or breakfast at the coffee shop!)

Great photos and even better vibes

☠️ Don’t walk the plank — run it!
Join the crew for a morning of fun, fitness, and pirate spirit.

The Lavender Mill The venue is very farm-like rustic with a lot of potential. The scenery is very calm with a lot of eucalyptus trees that create a calm and relaxing feeling.

The perfect private venue for small intimate occasion.