Memory Walk & Jog: Newcastle
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Memory Walk & Jog: Newcastle
Date: Sunday, 31 May 2026
Location: Griffith Park, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Join us for Memory Walk & Jog: Newcastle—a vibrant, family-friendly event at Griffith Park on Sunday, 31 May 2026. Whether you walk or run, you’ll be part of a community united in the fight against dementia, all while enjoying a morning of fitness and fun.
Choose from three engaging courses to suit every age and ability: a gentle 2.5km walk, a 5km walk/run, or a challenging 9.5km timed run. Participate as an individual or gather your friends, family, or colleagues to form a team—every step you take brings us closer to a future free from dementia.
Your participation and fundraising make a real difference. Every kilometre covered and every dollar raised supports vital services for Australians living with dementia. Together, we can help beat dementia to the finish line.
Register today and be part of this inspiring movement—because every effort counts.
Distances:
2.5K - walk
5K - walk/run
9.5K - timed run
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