Newcastle Runners 2015 Winter 10K Series
Race Dates: June 21 at Stockton parkrun course, July 26 at Newy parkrun course, August 16 at Lake Mac parkrun course
These runs are intended to be non-competitive, enjoyable events suitable for runners of all abilities who would like to try a flat 10km in Newcastle. Entry is free for runners who are paid-up members of the Newcastle Runners Club - www.newcastlerunners.com.au. (Note: All members of the Night Striders running group are automatically members of the Newcastle Runners Club.)
Runners who aren’t already registered with the Newcastle Runners Club can join on the Athletics NSW website here for a cost of $20.88 (or reduced amounts for juniors). Please select ‘Newcastle Runners Incorporated’ from the drop-down list as the club name.
Belonging to the Newcastle Runners Club has a number of benefits including insurance and event participation.
Temporary memberships to the Newcastle Runners Club can be completed on the morning of the 10km run by filling in a temporary membership form. Non-members wishing to complete a temporary membership on the day should arrive promptly at 7:30am to allow time to fill in the form.
Run times and finishing order will be recorded and posted online for everyone to view.
The run events dates are specifically scheduled for runners looking for a ‘sharpening’ 10km run 2 weeks prior to the following major running events:
- Sunday, June 21 – 2 weeks prior to the Gold Coast Airport Marathon/ASICS Half Marathon
- Sunday, July 26 – 2 weeks prior to the Sun-Herald City2Surf
- Sunday, August 16 – 2 weeks prior to the Lake Macquarie Running Festival
Provisionally the 3 events will be held at the following parkrun courses:
- Event 1: Sunday June 21, 7:30am – 2 laps of the Stockton parkrun course. (Facebook Event Page)
- Event 2: Sunday July 26, at 7:30am – 2 laps of the Newy parkrun course. (Facebook Event Page)
View Newy parkrun in a larger map
- Event 3: Sunday August 16, at 7:30am – 2 laps of the Lake Mac parkrun course. (Facebook Event Page)
View Lake Macquarie parkrun in a larger map