Pirates Sport Club parkrun - Pollen and Air Quality Forecast for Today

Pollen Today

Moderate 43/100

Pollen levels are low to moderate today, with mulberry, nettle, cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, and plane as the main active species. Based on Airmine's forecast, which uses satellite data to calculate exposure every 200 metres along the route, pollen exposure peaks at 2.1 km after start.

Air Quality Today

Fair 22/100

Air quality along the route is fair. PM1 (21.9/100) and PM2.5 (20.1/100) are fair. The remaining pollutants stay at good levels. Based on Airmine's forecast, which uses satellite data to calculate exposure every 200 metres along the route, air quality is at its worst 0.0 km after start.

Schedule: Saturdays
Distance: 5 km
Environment: Park
Nearest City: Pirates Sport Club
Country: South Africa

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Course Narrative

Environmental Exposure Detail

Pirates Sport Club parkrun is a free, weekly, timed 5 km run open to all abilities at Pirates Sport Club, South Africa. Held every Saturday morning and organised entirely by volunteers, it's open to walkers, joggers and runners of all paces. It passes through parkland, mixing trees, shrubs and open grass along the way.

Pirates Sport Club parkrun runs through the Pirates Sport Club grounds and surrounding parkland in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), with acacia, eucalyptus, and Eastern Cape grassland as the main pollen sources. Surrounding Eastern Cape coastal vegetation contributes substantial grass and tree pollen, while the Indian Ocean position means onshore winds can periodically disperse pollen and the Eastern Cape transitional climate produces a more extended season than the Western Cape throughout.

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Forecast for 10 October

Pollen Forecast

Pollen species Level Value
Cypress (Cupressaceae)
Moderate
39/100
Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae)
Moderate
29/100
Grass (Poaceae)
None
0/100
Oak (Quercus)
None
0/100
Mugwort (Artemisia)
Low
22/100
Mulberry (Morus)
Moderate
43/100
Plane (Platanus)
Low
7/100
Nettle (Urtica)
Moderate
40/100

Air Quality Forecast

Pollutant Level Value
AQI
Fair
22.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles)
Fair
20.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles)
Good
14.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide)
Good
4.3/100
O3 (ozone)
Good
12.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide)
Good
3.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide)
Good
0.5/100
HCHO (formaldehyde)
Good
8.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles)
Fair
21.9/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is air quality worst on the Pirates Sport Club parkrun route?

Based on today's forecast, PM1 is forecast at fair levels along the route today (21.9/100). Air quality is at its worst after 0.0 km into the route. Airmine calculates exposure at 200m intervals along the course using satellite-derived atmospheric data.

Where is pollen highest on the Pirates Sport Club parkrun course?

Pollen exposure peaks at km 2.1 today. This changes through the season as different pollen species become active.

When is pollen worst during the Pirates Sport Club parkrun season?

Pollen seasons vary by location. Tree pollen (birch, alder) typically peaks in spring, while grass pollen rises in May-June.

How often is this forecast updated?

Updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Are pollen levels in Pirates Sport Club parkrun based on measurements or forecasts?

Pollen data is often misunderstood. Most "pollen levels" are not real-time measurements, but forecasts.

Direct pollen measurements are typically delayed by 1-2 days because they require manual analysis. To show current conditions in Pirates Sport Club parkrun, modern forecasts combine recent measurements, weather data, and information about local vegetation.

This allows us to estimate pollen levels for today and the coming days, not just report the past.

Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.

Understanding the Scale

The 0–100 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.

Pollen

None
0 No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal.
Low
0-25 Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present.
Moderate
25-50 Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable.
High
50-75 High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected.
Very High
75-100 Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels.

Air Quality

Good
0-20 Low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be good, with low levels of pollution.
Fair
20-40 Generally low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be acceptable, with some pollution present.
Moderate
40-60 Moderate air quality risk. Air pollution is elevated and air quality may be less favorable.
Poor
60-80 High air quality risk. Air pollution is high and air quality is expected to be poor.
Very Poor
80-100 Very high air quality risk. Air pollution is very high and air quality is expected to be very poor.

Airmine uses satellite data to calculate pollen and air quality every 200 metres along each race route, updated four times daily. Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.

Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 10 October 2026 at 20:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

Methodology & Technology

Airmine combines satellite observations, weather forecasts and machine learning to forecast pollen, air quality and mold risk. For pollen, vegetation maps and weather data help predict season onset and exposure at 400 × 400 metre resolution. For air quality, we refine Copernicus CAMS forecasts using local factors such as roads, emissions and terrain. For routes, data is updated dynamically to provide accurate exposure metrics along the specific race corridor coordinates.

Our models are calibrated against millions of professional monitoring records and updated four times daily as new data becomes available.

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Disclaimer

This website is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with the event, its organisers, or sponsors.

The information provided is for environmental awareness only and does not constitute medical advice. Athletes with known respiratory conditions or severe allergies should consult their physician before participating in strenuous outdoor activities based on these forecasts.

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