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

Our flags are feeling lonely 😢 They’d love to have some company this Saturday with a Merewether Marshal (pictured left) ...
15/10/2026

Our flags are feeling lonely 😢 They’d love to have some company this Saturday with a Merewether Marshal (pictured left) Bar Beach Marshal (pictured right).

Send us a message if you’re our person to guard a flag and cheer on our parkrunners and parkwalkers 😊👍

**updated - ty for our time keeper - now only marshals and photographer **Hello fans - we must have a timekeeper to pro...
13/10/2026

**updated - ty for our time keeper - now only marshals and photographer **

Hello fans - we must have a timekeeper to proceed (and several regulars are away).

Can you help keep The Beaches parkrun pumping this Spring season?

Two thumbs up for volunteering at parkrun. This week we need:
* Timekeeper
* barcode scanner (found, ty!)
* marshal
*marshal
* photographer

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

Thank you to our volunteers from the weekend past:
Tricia, Rich, Jenny, Ginni, Glen, Veinita, Chia-Mi, Manfred, Sarah, Sonja, Michael, & Peter 👏

Two thumbs up for volunteering at parkrun. This week we need:* Timekeeper * barcode scanner (found, ty!)* marshal *marsh...
11/10/2026

Two thumbs up for volunteering at parkrun. This week we need:
* Timekeeper
* barcode scanner (found, ty!)
* marshal
*marshal
* photographer

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

Thank you to our volunteers from the weekend past:
Tricia, Rich, Jenny, Ginni, Glen, Veinita, Chia-Mi, Manfred, Sarah, Sonja, Michael, & Peter 👏

10/10/2026

A great view of the conditions today 💪❤️

Extra photos part 2
10/10/2026

Extra photos part 2

Extra photos part 1
10/10/2026

Extra photos part 1

Thanks Coastal Photography!
09/10/2026

Thanks Coastal Photography!

The Beaches parkrunEvent number 54410th October 2026This week 57 people ran, jogged and walked the course, of whom 19 we...
09/10/2026

The Beaches parkrun
Event number 544
10th October 2026

This week 57 people ran, jogged and walked the course, of whom 19 were first timers and 3 recorded new Personal Bests. Representatives of 8 different clubs took part. Lots of dolphins, Bogong moths & complaints about the tough conditions 💪

The event was made possible by 10 volunteers, that as RD I’m very grateful for all their assistance

Ginni MOSTYN • Glen MOSTYN • Patricia STEELE • Sonja POHLMAN • Manfred VON APPEN • Peter POHLMAN • Richard HENWOOD • Jennifer HYNES • Sarah ONGLEY • Hannah BUSHEL

If you would like to volunteer for future events drop us a message.

09/10/2026
The Beaches parkrun event 544 is ON. The tide is high & conditions are slightly challenging with lots of camber, soft sa...
09/10/2026

The Beaches parkrun event 544 is ON. The tide is high & conditions are slightly challenging with lots of camber, soft sand & sadly millions of Bogon moths on the high tide mark which are a bit whiffy. See you at the Dixon Park boat ramp start line for run brief 7:50am & 8am start.

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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