The Bloody Long Walk: Newcastle 2026

The Bloody Long Walk: Newcastle is a 35 km supported charity-style walking challenge in the Newcastle area, with the route advertised from Belmont toward the Newcastle foreshore and beach area. It is held in August, and it is built for walkers taking on a long point-to-point day rather than for runners chasing a race time. Entries are limited, and the event page highlights a discount offer for people who register interest early. The route starts at Barton Field, uses the Fernleigh Track through shaded bushland, then heads toward the city past the racecourse and along Throsby Creek. Later sections follow the Newcastle coastline, with beaches, headlands, ocean views, and a finish listed at Foreshore Park. The event is fully supported, with pit stops, volunteers, and encouragement signs along the way, which matters on a 35 km walk where keeping people moving is part of the experience.