Running Archives

Running for Rui: Newcastle fundraiser targets rare newborn disorder

Community Tianna Sadaj - January 13, 2026

A Maitland couple is taking on a major physical challenge to raise funds and awareness for a rare newborn condition.

GALLERY: Run Zone by Newcastle Weekly

Entertainment Nicole Somerville - May 28, 2024

Check out all the highlights from Run Zone by Newcastle Weekly. Can you spot yourself?

Run Zone by Newcastle Weekly

Entertainment Nicole Somerville - May 24, 2024

Introducing our first Run Zone of the season, brought to you by Newcastle Weekly and proudly supported by The Athlete's Foot.

Manning completes historic Indigenous marathon

Sport Calum Thomson - November 6, 2020

A Hunter resident says he is still on a high after completing a unique midnight marathon at Simpsons Gap in the Northern Territory. The event was organised by the Indigenous Marathon Foundation (IMF),...

Benn sets sights on Great North Walk record

Sport Calum Thomson - October 29, 2020

A Newcastle-based elite runner will attempt to set a record and raise money for charity next month. Merewether's Benn Coubrough has set his sights on completing the 276-kilometre Great North Walk and beating...

Pandemic cancels popular running festival

Sport Nicole Somerville - August 25, 2020

Runners across Newcastle and the Hunter will have to wait another year to have their NewRun fix. As the latest event casualty to COVID-19, the NewRun running festival has been cancelled after two...

Solo effort inspires community to ‘Run for Her’

Community Nicole Somerville - July 18, 2020

A solo run has inspired dozens of people to join a campaign to reduce domestic violence in the Hunter community. This Sunday, Got Your Back Sista Chairperson Belinda Smith will run 21 kilometres...

Running towards a brighter future

Charity Ben Murphy - July 14, 2020

A relationship breakdown two years ago sent Kaleb Paten “off the rails” and into a spiral of self-destruction. The Novocastrian became a workaholic and made some questionable choices during a period where he...

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