The Beaches parkrun

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The Beaches parkrun The Beaches parkrun is a FREE weekly timed 5km event at Dixon Park beach. There are over 1,000 parkruns around the world including almost 200 in Australia.

Co-Event Directors
Michael Sharpe & Sonja Pohlman

RDs
Jane Hamson
Amanda Ryan
Tricia Steele
Belinda Grealy
Jane Allanson
Glen Picasso
Vicki Weller
Peter Pohlman
Sarah Ongley parkrun is a global network of free, weekly, timed 5km running events for runners and walkers of all abilities! parkrun welcomes everyone from those just starting their fitness journey to Olympians, from 5 year old juniors to running veterans. The Beaches parkrun takes place every Saturday at 8am, starting at Dixon Park beach, near the boat ramp. The Beaches is a unique member of the global parkrun family in that is is - at the time of writing - the only all-sand parkrun in Australia! The Beaches parkrun info:
http://www.parkrun.com.au/thebeaches/

Register:
http://www.parkrun.com.au/register/

Once registered, print your personal barcode which you can bring along each week to record a finish time. You can use the same barcode at any of the 1000+ parkrun locations worldwide. But remember: "no barcode, no result" - please bring a copy of your barcode, either printed, or on your phone. Arrive before 7.50am for a "first-timers" brief and we’ll give you the full “run” down in person. parkrun is totally free, and we welcome you to volunteer during the year. Things to Note

- The Beaches is not a stroller-friendly course due to the sand
- The Beaches is not a dog-friendly course due to Council rules
- No bikes or scooters are permitted at any parkrun
- Children are welcomed but absolutely must be accompanied by an adult if aged under 11

24/10/2026
24/10/2026
Bar Beach turn around part 2.
24/10/2026

Bar Beach turn around part 2.

Bar Beach turn around.
23/10/2026

Bar Beach turn around.

The Beaches parkrunEvent number 54624th October 2026This week 65 people ran, jogged and walked the course, of whom 16 we...
23/10/2026

The Beaches parkrun
Event number 546
24th October 2026
This week 65 people ran, jogged and walked the course, of whom 16 were first timers and 1 recorded new Personal Bests!

Well done to our first timers and visitors from Manchester, Penrith , South Wales, Sydney, western nsw.

Tough course today, everyone that ran today is hard core 💪 Janelle seen a fish jumping out of the water.

Congrats Trish in her 400th Run! 🥳🎊

Thanks to our volunteers:

Vicki WELLER • Janelle WALTER • Manfred VON APPEN • Peter POHLMAN • Helen WORRALL • Richard HENWOOD • Michael SHARPE • Deborah CAMPBELL • Rochelle SHARPE • Hannah BUSHEL

See you soon at beaches Parkrun at Dixion Park Boat ramp at 7.55amHide tide but it's going out, tough one today!
23/10/2026

See you soon at beaches Parkrun at Dixion Park Boat ramp at 7.55am

Hide tide but it's going out, tough one today!

21/10/2026

For 21 years, we've walked for Daniel on the Sunshine Coast, joined by thousands of locals and supporters from further afield. Now the walk is going national, thanks to parkrun Australia.

On Saturday 31 October, 550 parkrun events across the country are invited to take part in parkwalk for Daniel. Wherever you live, wear red and walk for child safety.

Already a parkrunner? Head to your local parkrun in red.
New to parkrun? Register for free at parkrun.com.au/register

This week we need:* photographer * first timers welcome (found, ty!)* tail walker (found, ty!)Please comment below or ms...
19/10/2026

This week we need:
* photographer
* first timers welcome (found, ty!)
* tail walker (found, ty!)

Please comment below or msg / email us 💪 as a few regulars are away. This is your time to keep The Beaches parkrun going 👏

Check the roster if you are interested in future weeks:

www.parkrun.com.au/thebeaches/futureroster/

Address

Head Down The Boat Ramp Near Dixon Park Surf Club, Ocean Street, Merewether
Newcastle, NSW
2291

Opening Hours

8am - 10am

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