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Possible parkrun for Port Edward

Possible parkrun for Port Edward

The Citizen08-06-2025
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Shona Aylward Less than a minute
Possible parkrun for Port Edward
Beaver Creek Coffee Farm is looking for volunteers to start a parkrun in Port Edward.
Parkrun is a free, community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. Parkrun is 5km and takes place every Saturday.
If you are interested in helping to get this up and running contact rob@beavercreek.co.za or 082 3727031.
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