The Beaches parkrun

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

We must have timekeeper and barcode scanner for this weekend 🤞Please get in touch to do a role this Saturday 💪
29/09/2026

We must have timekeeper and barcode scanner for this weekend 🤞

Please get in touch to do a role this Saturday 💪

If you would like tu-tu help us this week, choose from:
* timekeeper
* barcode scanner
* (north) marshal
* photographer

And Cheers! to parkrun turning 22!

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

Things may change, but we will always be on the beach
29/09/2026

Things may change, but we will always be on the beach

What's that? There are loads of Special Days coming up for parkrun Australia?This week is parkrun world wide's 22nd birt...
28/09/2026

What's that? There are loads of Special Days coming up for parkrun Australia?

This week is parkrun world wide's 22nd birthday!

Then in Christmas we have Christmas Day on a Friday and then a regular parkrun on 26th. Beaches is **no** for Christmas Day.

THEN, after that, we have New Year's Day parkrun on 1 Jan 2027 + regular parkrun on 2 Jan 2027 - The Beaches parkrun is **YES** for both!

Christmas 2026 and New Years Day 2027 Posted on September 28, 2026 by thebeachesoffice Hello - we are following our typical schedule and *not* hosting on Christmas Day Fri 25 Dec 2026. We plan to be operating as usual for Sat 26 Dec Our "as usual" also means that we **will** be hosting New Year Day....

Maybe this week’s RD has form for wearing a tutu? 😂
27/09/2026

Maybe this week’s RD has form for wearing a tutu? 😂

The hottest invitation in town 🧡

Will you join us next parkrunday to celebrate parkrun’s 22nd birthday ? 🌳

What a great morning yesterday - thank you our fabulous volunteers, including those that brought something to share with...
26/09/2026

What a great morning yesterday - thank you our fabulous volunteers, including those that brought something to share with others ❤️

To join our team this coming week, choose from:
* timekeeper
* barcode scanner
* tail walker (found, ty!)
* first timers welcome (found, ty!)
* (north) marshal
* photographer

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

Thank you to your volunteers from our final September parkrun:
Jane, Cathy, Ken, Casey, Will, Veinita, Sonja, Lynne, Deb, Steve, Lee, Cindy, Michael, Tricia, Janelle & Peter

26/09/2026

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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