The 2026 Newcastle Memory Walk & Jog is only a few short weeks away, with the event taking place on 31 May 2026 at Griffith Park.
Memory Walk & Jog returns to Newcastle in 2026, bringing the community together to get active for brain health and to show support for people impacted by dementia.
Memory Walk & Jog Newcastle is a key Dementia Australia community event, helping raise funds to deliver invaluable support, education and resources for people living with dementia, their families and carers.
Memory Walk & Jog is about being part of the community and feeling supported. Participants can walk, jog or run and select from either 2.5km, 5km or 9.5km in distance.
Local Newcastle resident, Renee Murray said participating in Memory Walk & Jog is a meaningful way to honour her stepdad Brian and support other families impacted by dementia.
“My connection to dementia is through my stepdad, Brian, who was in my life for almost 38 years. He was a strong, intelligent man who spent his career serving the community as an NSW firefighter,” Renee said.
“Dementia changed our family in ways we never expected. We had to adjust to the gradual loss of the man we knew, while still trying to honour who Brian was at his core.
“I’m taking part to honour Brian and keep his memory alive in a positive, meaningful way. Being part of the Newcastle event means so much to me, as it’s my way of raising awareness, supporting other families and contributing to a future where people living with dementia receive the understanding and care they deserve.”
Memory Walk & Jog is an opportunity to highlight the role that physical activity and social connection can play in supporting brain health. While age, genetic and family history cannot be changed, evidence shows that staying active and engaged can help reduce or delay the risk of developing dementia.
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