The Beaches parkrun

The Beaches parkrun

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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

22/06/2026

Get your Winter plans organised - we have plenty of opportunities for you to enjoy the sunshine and sand - with shoes on 😉

This week we need:
* barcode scanner - found, thank you!
* first timers welcome
* photographer

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

Photos from The Beaches parkrun's post 21/06/2026

Can you feel the fabulous parkrun vibes?
Thank you to our volunteers from this week:
Richard, Hayden, Jo, Paige, Sonja, Michael, Veinita, Stephen, Peter, Trish, and Manfred ❤

Please join us in our future weeks 🙂
https://www.parkrun.com.au/thebeaches/futureroster/

For 27 June we need:
* Barcode scanner (found, thank you!)
* First timers welcome
* Photographer

In future weeks we have a number of gaps - grab your best choice and contact us!

Photos from The Beaches parkrun's post 20/06/2026
19/06/2026

Another run done ✅ there were some whales out there today on the ocean. A lady did her very first parkrun at The Beaches today. Visitors from Canberra, Brisbane and Melbourne.
Thanks to our team of volunteers!

Photos from The Beaches parkrun's post 19/06/2026

2 lap course today. Low incoming tide- the lowest we've ever seen it (at the moment) might be a good day for a PB if you can avoid the rocks!

Meet at 8am Dixion Beach 🏖️

14/06/2026

Do you want us look good for Winter?

Check the roster and pop your name down in your choice of role ❤️👏

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

This coming week need:
* timekeeper (found, ty!)
* barcode scanner
* photographer



Thank you to this week’s volunteers:
Tricia, Sonja, Afroditi, Cathy, Veinita, Trish, Manfred, Jane, Rich, Peter & Michael (who brought up his V400!!)

12/06/2026

Beaches parkrun event 527.
30 runners joined us on an outgoing tide with beautiful conditions. Some of our regulars achieved amazing milestones, Jodie completed her 300th parkrun, & Michael has racked up his 400th volunteer. We also celebrated four of our regular runners birthdays Michael, Jane, Colin & Olivia 🎉🎂🥳🎊
If you would like to volunteer over the next few weeks let us know

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Location

Address


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

Opening Hours

8am - 10am