HogmanHoway 5K
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HogmanHoway 5K
The HogmanHoway 5K is an evening city centre run in Newcastle on New Year’s Eve. The course is a flat, closed-road route that starts and finishes at the Civic Centre and takes participants along festive lights and key city streets.
The mass race is open to runners aged 11 and older. Entries are open for the 2026 event. Results are chip timed, with individual times sent by text and full results published online. Typical finishing times for participants range from about 15 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes.
Entry includes a specially designed medal, a finisher’s goody bag, and a limited edition event buff. UK residents who enter in time receive a posted race pack containing a race number and timing chip, an event information leaflet, and any preordered merchandise; overseas entrants collect their pack from Race Information at the event. On-site facilities include baggage storage, toilets, water at the finish, and an indoor event hub with refreshments and social space. Participants over 18 are offered celebratory mulled wine or a non alcoholic alternative.
Public transport access is convenient, with Haymarket, Monument and St James metro stations nearby. Car parks close to the Civic Centre include Eldon Square and Claremont Road. Road closures will be in place for the run and a rolling road closure programme is used to reduce local impact. A transfer window is available until 3 December and medical deferrals may be considered with official medical evidence up to four weeks before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
