Newcastle-Gateshead Marathon
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Event overview
The Newcastle-Gateshead Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and Junior races take place on Sunday 3 May 2026 at Gateshead International Stadium, Neilson Road, Gateshead. The event is organised by RunThrough UK, presented by Nuun Hydration and supports The Bubble Foundation. The road-closed courses pass Gateshead landmarks such as Gateshead Millennium Bridge, The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, BALTIC, Tyne Bridge and Swing Bridge. Races finish inside Gateshead International Stadium, which is described as the third largest sporting venue in Tyne and Wear and the North East’s only IAAF-standard athletics stadium.
Distances and entries
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- Junior Race
Entry fees listed include examples: 10K £34, Half Marathon £36, Marathon £42 and Junior Race £10. Options to add a technical event T-shirt are available for an additional £12; the partner RT Kit T-shirt has a stated retail value of £22. A group booking option (6 places) is shown at £170. The event notes a 6 hour cut off for the course due to road closures. Included with entry are a unique themed medal, chip-timed results, post-race goodies and free race photos. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.