HogmanHoway 5K
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Event overview
The HogmanHoway 5K is an evening city centre 5 kilometre run on 31 December 2025 in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear. The event starts and finishes at the Civic Centre and uses a flat, closed-road course that passes through central streets and festive lights. The race is chip timed, includes course signage and marshals, and organisers expect most participants to finish between 15 minutes and 1 hour 10 minutes. There is an elite 3-lap race with prizes for the top three men and top three women, plus a larger mass race open to participants aged 11 and older.
Entry, facilities and logistics
Entries are limited in the inaugural year. Early bird and standard pricing tiers are published, with a club discount applied at checkout. Race packs for UK residents are posted in advance; overseas entrants collect packs at Race Information on the event weekend. Baggage storage, toilets, water at the finish and refreshments are provided at the event hub. Nearby public transport stations include Haymarket, Monument and St James, and city centre car parks such as Civic Centre, Eldon Square and Claremont Road are available (charges and some access restrictions may apply due to road closures). Transfers are managed through the official registration system until a set deadline and refunds are generally not offered, though medical deferrals may be considered with official documentation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.